Performance DC vs Performance DC
The Performance DC matches the Performance DC on drive type (Belt), platter material (POM), weight (11 kg (24 lbs)), and width (420 mm).
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The Performance DC is a precision-engineered turntable featuring a resonance-optimized chassis with a high-density wood core sandwiched between two aluminum plates. It utilizes a newly developed, decoupled DC motor with a flat-belt drive and a 40mm-thick, CNC-milled POM platter supported by Clearaudio’s patented Ceramic Magnetic Bearing (CMB). This design minimizes mechanical friction and vibration, ensuring smooth, accurate rotation and high-fidelity sound reproduction. The turntable offers user-selectable speeds (33⅓, 45, and 78 RPM) with electronic speed control and fine adjustment via trim pots. It is highly modular, compatible with a wide range of tonearms and both MM and MC cartridges, and can be purchased with or without a tonearm for full customization. The elegant, modern design includes blue illuminated speed buttons and adjustable, anti-resonance feet for optimal performance.
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The Performance DC matches the Performance DC on drive type (Belt), platter material (POM), weight (11 kg (24 lbs)), and width (420 mm).
The Performance DC Wood matches the Performance DC on drive type (Belt), platter material (POM), weight (11 kg (24 lbs)), and width (420 mm).
The Compass's platter material is Acrylic against the Performance DC's POM, its weight 8 kg (18 lbs) against 11 kg (24 lbs), and its height 120 mm against 125 mm. Both share drive type (Belt).
The TN-5BB's platter material is Acrylic against the Performance DC's POM, its weight 10.5 kg (23 lbs) against 11 kg (24 lbs), and its height 148 mm against 125 mm. Both share drive type (Belt).
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