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The Clearaudio Master Reference is a premium turntable known for its geometrically resonance-optimized tri-star shaped construction. It features a belt-drive mechanism with three physically separated stand-alone synchronous motors, ensuring precise speed control. The turntable supports speeds of 33.33 and 45 rpm, making it suitable for standard vinyl playback. The platter is made of silicon acrylic and features a patented inverted bearing with a polished ball inside, which helps reduce vibration and noise. The device weighs 44 kg and measures 500 x 460 x 300 mm. It is designed to provide high-quality audio reproduction with minimal speed variation and low rumble noise.
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The closest alternatives on specs, description and the systems they turn up in, with the specs they share set side by side.
The Innovation Wood's wow & flutter is 0.050% against the Master Reference's 0.100%, its platter material POM against Acrylic, and its weight 59.87 kg (132 lbs) against 44 kg (97 lbs). Both share drive type (Belt).
The Innovation Basic's wow & flutter is 0.080% against the Master Reference's 0.100%, its platter material POM against Acrylic, and its weight 8 kg (18 lbs) against 44 kg (97 lbs). Both share drive type (Belt).
The dps 3's weight is 17 kg (37 lbs) against the Master Reference's 44 kg (97 lbs) and its width 450 mm against 500 mm. Both share drive type (Belt) and platter material (Acrylic).
The Balance's wow & flutter is 0.030% against the Master Reference's 0.100%, its platter material Glass against Acrylic, and its weight 33 kg (73 lbs) against 44 kg (97 lbs). Both share drive type (Belt).
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