Muse 1C vs Clearaudio Ovation
The Ovation's wow & flutter is 0.030% against the Muse 1C's 0.050%, its platter weight 40 kg (88 lbs) against 15 kg (33 lbs), and its effective length 228.6 mm against 241.3 mm. Both share platter material (POM).
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Muse 1C
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$19,975
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About the Muse 1C
The Nelson-Reed Muse 1C (listed by Reed as the Muse 1C) is a traditionally styled, mid-range high-performance turntable with a robust wooden body and design cues from 1970s-era decks. It uses a quartz-based phase-locked loop for speed stability, can be configured with either belt drive or friction (idler-style) drive, and includes an electronic inclinometer for precise leveling. It supports 16, 33.3, 45, and 78 RPM playback, with 78 RPM adjustable over a 70–85 RPM range. The chassis can accept one center- or off-center-mounted tonearm with effective lengths from 9.5 to 12 inches.
Specifications
Turntable
Turntable mechanics and performance
- Speeds
- 16, 33⅓, 45, 78 RPM
- Platter Material
- POM
- Platter Weight
- 15 kg
- Wow & Flutter
- 0.050%
- Built-in Phono Stage
- No
Tonearm
Tonearm specifications
- Effective Length
- 241.3 mm
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 650 × 350 × 520 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 15 kg (33 lbs)
- Available Colors
- Moonlit Black, Karelian birch
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