The Clearaudio Compass is a precision-engineered turntable designed to deliver authentic high-end analogue performance in a compact, modern, and approachable package. Built in Germany and informed by Clearaudio’s decades of reference-level turntable design, Compass offers excellent speed stability, low noise, and musical accuracy at its price point. At the core of the Compass is a resonance-optimised chassis combined with a high-precision bearing and platter system, carefully engineered to minimise vibration and mechanical interference. This stable, quiet foundation allows records to sound open, detailed, and natural, with strong timing and musical flow. The Compass is fitted with Clearaudio’s T-1 tonearm, a compact version of the acclaimed Satisfy tonearm. Designed for rigidity, smooth movement, and accurate tracking, the T-1 ensures excellent groove contact and consistent performance across a wide range of recordings. Completing the system is Clearaudio’s N-1 moving magnet cartridge, factory-matched for seamless integration and reliable, musical playback right out of the box.

Specifications:

Construction details: Resonance-optimised turntable Turntable chassis comprises medium-density wood fibre (silver / black) Steel bottom plate for additional weight Including decoupling elements

Speed options: 33 ⅓, 45rpm Drive unit: Decoupled and resonance damped 12V DC motor Flat belt-drive Plug-in power supply unit, designed for worldwide use with all networks and power frequencies

Bearing: Polished and tempered steel spindle in a sintered bronze bushing, running on a teflon thrust-pad.

Platter: 20mm /0.787 inches main platter, made out of acrylic with excellent dimension stability / precision CNC machined aluminium sub-platter.

Speed accuracy (measured): ± 0.05%