Performance DC Wood vs Concept
The Concept's platter weight is 7.5 kg (17 lbs) against the Performance DC Wood's 11 kg (24 lbs) and its weight 7.5 kg (17 lbs) against 11 kg (24 lbs). Both share drive type (Belt) and platter material (POM).
AI-generated product photo — not official manufacturer imagery.
Estimated price (community-sourced)
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
The Performance DC Wood turntable is part of Clearaudio's lineup, offering a combination of advanced materials and technology to enhance sound reproduction. It includes a decoupled DC motor, a 40mm-thick POM platter, and Clearaudio's patented Ceramic Magnetic Bearing (CMB). The turntable supports speeds of 33 ⅓, 45, and 78 rpm, with electronic speed selection and fine-adjustable trim pots for precision control. The Tracer tonearm provides flexibility in cartridge selection, making it suitable for both moving magnet (MM) and moving coil (MC) cartridges.
Turntable mechanics and performance
Size, weight, and appearance
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions
The closest alternatives on specs, description and the systems they turn up in, with the specs they share set side by side.
The Concept's platter weight is 7.5 kg (17 lbs) against the Performance DC Wood's 11 kg (24 lbs) and its weight 7.5 kg (17 lbs) against 11 kg (24 lbs). Both share drive type (Belt) and platter material (POM).
The Performance DC matches the Performance DC Wood on drive type (Belt), platter material (POM), weight (11 kg (24 lbs)), and width (420 mm).
The Full Metal's platter weight is 8 kg (18 lbs) against the Performance DC Wood's 11 kg (24 lbs), its platter material Aluminum against POM, and its weight 21.77 kg (48 lbs) against 11 kg (24 lbs). Both share drive type (Belt).
The Giglio's platter weight is 14.5 kg (32 lbs) against the Performance DC Wood's 11 kg (24 lbs) and its weight 14.5 kg (32 lbs) against 11 kg (24 lbs). Both share drive type (Belt) and platter material (POM).
Performance DC
The specs and the pairings above are open to everyone. Sign up and you get the system builder, the assistant, a compatibility check against the gear you already own, and a watch on this product so a price or pairing change reaches you.
Sign up free