All existing and previous Clearaudio turntables, except the Clearaudio Emotion, can be upgraded with a Clearaudio Ceramic Magnetic Bearing...
Wednesday 21 February 2007
By David Denyer
Clearaudio’s Revolutionary Ceramic Magnetic Bearing
Upgrade Available Now
Since introducing the Magix2 magnetic suspension device over four years ago, Clearaudio have extended their research into the use of magnetism in turntables.
Some magnetic bearing designs have been released previously but, until now, have suffered from the same problems: how to handle the magnetic field and its very negative influence upon cartridges, tonearms and cables.
Clearaudio has solved this severe problem:
1. The turntable main bearing shaft is non-magnetic. Clearaudio use an exclusive new ceramic alloy, with a much finer polished surface than that previously used in bearings. This reduces friction in the bearing by a factor of 10. This patented design prevents magnetic field being transferred to and through the spindle and therefore onto the surface of the record.
2. Clearaudio use a special shielding material between the bearing housing and the upper magnet, thus preventing the magnetic field from being distributed to other critical areas, such as in the vicinity of the cartridge. This design feature is also patented.
The ball bearing is no longer required. (There are some magnetic bearings that still use a ball bearing.) The Clearaudio Ceramic Magnetic Bearing design does not, thus avoids any point of load within the bearing and so eliminates bearing friction, wear and noise.
All existing and previous Clearaudio turntables, except the Clearaudio Emotion, can be upgraded with a Clearaudio Ceramic Magnetic Bearing. New Clearaudio turntables may be ordered ready fitted with Ceramic Magnetic Bearings, replacement bearings can be purchased separately or the exchange scheme can be used to receive a refund upon return of the old bearing.
Specification & Prices
Clearaudio Ceramic Magnetic Bearing
Bearing Size: 28mm
Additional cost when purchased with a new turntable: +£215
New bearing cost* : £325
Models: Champion, Champion L1, Champion Limited, Solution, Evolution, Revolution
Bearing Size: 38mm
Additional cost when purchased with a new turntable: +£235
New bearing cost* : £365
Models: Ambient, Avantgarde
Bearing Size: 68mm
Additional cost when purchased with a new turntable: +£395
New bearing cost* : £610
Models: Avantgarde Magnum, Master Solution, Maximum, Solution, Champion L2, Champion Magnum, Anniversary, Reference
Bearing Size: 78mm
Additional cost when purchased with a new turntable: +£455
New bearing cost* : £695
Models: Anniversary, Champion L2 SME special
Bearing Size: 78mm
Additional cost when purchased with a new turntable: +£475
New bearing cost* : £725
Models: Master Reference
*A refund of £100 is available upon return of the old bearing.
AVAILABLE NOW
Consumer contact:
Audio Reference,
Unit 8 Enterprise Park,
Slyfield Industrial Estate,
Guildford, GU1 1RB
Tel: 01252 702705
Fax: 01483 301412
Email: info@audioreference.co.uk
Manufacturer’s web site: www.clearaudio.de
All press contact to David Denyer PR on 01367 820200, high-resolution (300dpi) print-ready images and further details upon request.
ends/©DDPR February 2007 NO EMBARGO
External Link: www.clearaudio.de
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