Norman Audio

Price: $2,900

ClearAudio Champion Level 1 with Unify Carbon Tonearm

Customer pre-owned set

Clearaudio Champion Level 1 turntable The Champion Level 1 is the first step up in the upgrade path from the Clearaudio Champion. As with the basic Champion this turntable makes use of the highest quality materials 
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especially chosen for their audio performance. The superb design offers a clear upgrade path from this the Champion Level 1 through to the Champion Level 2. The Level 1 is a much massier design and includes an additional plinth to further improve resonance control and isolation. Built from the the very best GS-Acrylic in either clear or black (shown above) finishes, the whole platform is designed to reduce resonance to a minimum. The 30mm platter is of Silicon-Acrylic to match the properties of vinyl itself and sits on Clearaudio’s renowned inverted bearing assembly. The platter is driven by a seperate motor for ultimate isolation and the deck comes fitted with a Rega/Unify cut armoboard.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Construction : Geometrically resonance-optimized chassis, belt drive
Speeds:
33 1/3 rpm / 45 rpm
Motor drive: Separately housed synchronous motor in a massive stainless steel case
Drive unit: Stand-alone synchronous motor
Platter bearing:
Patented, inverted bearing with polished ball inside

Platter: Silicon acrylic, surface absolutely plain
Speed variation:
±0,1 %
Weight:
Approx. 14 Kg, with motor
Dimensions:
Approx. 470 mm x 390 mm x 180 mm

REVIEWS:

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