

INNOVATION COMPACT
Elevating Vinyl Playback to New Heights
The Innovation Compact is a pinnacle of Clearaudio engineering, offering a perfect balance between advanced technology and timeless design. This turntable redefines audiophile performance with its state-of-the-art features and exceptional craftsmanship.
At its heart lies a 70mm-thick platter, precision-machined from dynamically balanced polyoxymethylene (POM). This high-density material ensures remarkable resonance damping and dimensional stability. Powered by an exclusive high-torque 24V DC motor with Optical Speed Control (OSC), the turntable achieves unparalleled speed stability, making it a true standout in the global high-end audio class.
The chassis embodies Clearaudio’s dedication to excellence and is constructed from a sandwich of panzerholz (bulletproof wood) and aluminium. This design enhances resonance control and provides robust durability that ensures decades of use.
The finely adjustable feet allow for precise levelling, guaranteeing optimal playback conditions. Additionally, the option to mount a second tonearm offers incredible versatility, enabling the exploration of a diverse range of music genres and recording formats.
Technological sophistication is further evident in Clearaudio’s CMB ceramic magnetic bearing, which eliminates mechanical contact for frictionless operation and enhances rotational precision. The Innovation Compact supports three-speed options—33 ⅓, 45, and 78 rpm—ensuring compatibility with virtually all vinyl records. Its power-efficient design consumes just 2.5 watts during operation, reflecting Clearaudio’s commitment to sustainability without compromising performance.
Weighing approximately 12kg and built to endure, the Innovation Compact represents a seamless union of form and function. Its sleek aesthetics complement its cutting-edge features, offering a visual and auditory masterpiece for discerning listeners.
The chassis embodies Clearaudio’s dedication to excellence and is constructed from a sandwich of panzerholz (bulletproof wood) and aluminium. This design enhances resonance control and provides robust durability that ensures decades of use.
The finely adjustable feet allow for precise levelling, guaranteeing optimal playback conditions. Additionally, the option to mount a second tonearm offers incredible versatility, enabling the exploration of a diverse range of music genres and recording formats.
Package combinationS:
The Innovation Compact is compatible with an array of premium components to create a customised audiophile setup. Recommended tonearms include the Universal 9-inch radial for precision and the TT5 tangential for superior tracking. Cartridge options range from the Virtuoso V2 MM for warm, detailed sound to the Talismann V2 Gold MC, which delivers exceptional clarity and dynamics.
Phono stages like the Smart Phono V2 or Balance V2 enhance signal integrity, making the most of the Innovation Compact’s capabilities. Completing the package, the Professional Power 24V power supply ensures stable operation, while the Innovation Clamp enhances resonance control, solidifying this turntable as a benchmark in high-end audio.
INNOVATION COMPACT SPECIFICATIONS
Construction details:
Resonance-optimised chassis shape
Made of bulletproof wood and aluminium with precision CNC machined surface
All turntable feet are finely adjustable
Playback with two tonearms possible
PLATTER:
70mm / 2.75 inch main platter, made out of synthetic material with high-density and excellent dimension stability, precision CNC machined surface, solid stainless steel sub-platter, dynamically balanced
Speed accuracy (measured):
< ± 0.08%
Power consumption:
Max. consumption: 9.3 watts
Consumption in operation: 2.5 watts
Standby mode: 2.5 watts
Off mode: 0.0 watts
Total weight:
Approx. 12kg (without tonearm and power supply)
Dimensions (W/D/H):
Approx. 460 × 485 × 157mm (with tonearm base, without tonearm)
Drive unit:
High torque 24V DC motor exclusively made for Clearaudio; Optical Speed Control (OSC) in real-time through infrared sensor
Decoupled DC motor in chassis; resonance damping device; belt-drive
BEARING:
Clearaudio CMB ceramic magnetic bearing in main platter / upper drive platter assembly. Inverted bearing in lower drive platter.
SPEED RANGES:
33 ⅓, 45, 78rpm
Material/coloURS:
Natural wood or satin clear, black lacquer or aluminium
warranty:
5 Years