clearaudio Celebrity “Al Di Meola Edition”

Clearaudio har i samarbeid med den legendariske jazzgitaristen Al Di Meola nylig lansert en "limited edition" platespiller. Den har fått navnet Celebrity Al Di Meola Edition, og plinten, som er laget i HDF (High Density Fiberboard), er formet som en gitar. Totalt 1000 eksemplarer vil bli produsert fordelt på 2 forskjellige finisher; svart pianolakk og rosentrefinér.

Listeprisen havner på NOK 49 375, men vi har bestemt oss for å motvirke den elendige kronekursen ved å tilby den til en pris av NOK 39 500, en pris som tilsvarer 20% rabatt. Antakelig gjelder det å være raskt ute med å bestille da de 1000 eksemplarene gjelder på verdensbasis.

Her er noe informasjon på engelsk om produktet.

With the new Celebrity series, Clearaudio honors the great artists of our time. The first edition of this series is dedicated to the legendary American jazz guitarist Al Di Meola, who has received numerous awards, including a U.S. Grammy. This extraordinary edition combines masterful craftsmanship with a passion for music and vinyl.

At the heart of this turntable is a body made of high-density wood fiber, designed in the shape of an electric guitar – a clear sign of the close collaboration with Al Di Meola himself. Inside, it features the finest Clearaudio technology, making the turntable a true high-end device.

The platter is driven by a precision flat belt that runs through the innovative Tacho Speed Control (TSC). This technology monitors the speed in real-time and automatically adjusts to changes in factors such as belt tension or temperature fluctuations. Additionally, the speed is automatically calibrated with each restart – ensuring optimal performance at all times.

To avoid vibrations and unwanted interference, the motor is decoupled using the Innovative Motor Suspension (IMS). This technology, borrowed from the renowned Clearaudio Reference Jubilee turntable, prevents vibrations from being transferred to the chassis, ensuring the sound remains clear and unadulterated.

Special attention has been paid to the design: the volume control of the electric guitar has been transformed into a multifunctional knob. With a simple press of the button, the turntable starts, the speed switches between 33 1/3 and 45 RPM, or the device is put into standby mode. In calibration mode, the knob is used to finely adjust the speed by turning it.

The design of the Celebrity turntable is rounded off by a special version of the Profiler tonearm and a specially developed MM cartridge, also bearing the name Celebrity. This unique turntable is available in black or wood finish (real rosewood veneer).

The package is limited to 1,000 pieces and comes with a numbered special release album by Al Di Meola and a guitar pick – a true collector's item for music lovers and vinyl enthusiasts. Plug & Play: Unbox, connect, and simply enjoy the music.

Technical data turntable:

Construction details:
- Resonance-optimised turntable.
- Upper layer made of special satined plastic and platen veneer.
- Chassis comprises medium-density wood fibre.
- Bottom plate made of machining steel.
- Height-adjustable turntable feets.

Speed options: 33 ⅓, 45rpm

Drive unit:
- Decoupled and resonance damped 12V DC motor.
- Flat belt-drive
- Plug-in power supply unit, designed for worldwide use with all networks and power frequencies.
- „IMS light – Innovative Motor Suspension“ (Suspension design of the motor using O-rings)
- „TSC“ Tacho Speed Control (speed monitoring) Automatic compensation of friction and temperature changes on platter bearings and belts

Bearing: Polished and tempered steel spindle in a sintered bronze bushing, running on a teflon thrust-pad.

Platter: 30mm / 1.18 inch main platter, made out of synthetic material with high-density and excellent dimension / precision CNC machined aluminium sub-platter.

Speed accuracy (measured): ± 0.05%

Power consumption: Max. consumption: 2.75 watts Consumption in operation: 1.04 watts Standby: 0.5 watts Off mode: 0.0 watts (switched off at the rear)

Total weight: Approx. 10kg (incl. tonearm and cartridge)

Dimensions (W/D/H): Approx. 460 x 360 x 140mm (with tonearm)

Technical data tonearm:
Construction details: Radial tonearm Horizontal sapphire bearing and vertically ball bearing
Material: Aluminium (black/silver), stainless steel, aluminium tonearm tube (black/silver)
Cartridge balance range: only Celebrity ADM MM cartridge
Overhang: 17.6mm
Total length: 310mm
Effective length: 239.6mm
Mounting distance (tonearm pivot to spindle): 222mm
Offset angle: 24.5°
Wiring: 1.1m Direct Wire PLUS terminated with RCA
Weight: Approx. 612g (incl. counterweight)

Technical data cartridge:
Total mass: 14.3g (± 0.2g)
Frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz
Output voltage (1kHz, 5cm/s): ~ 3.6mV
Channel separation (1kHz): 24dB
Channel balance (1kHz): 0.8dB
Tracking ability: 80μm
Recommended tracking force: 2.2g (± 0.3g)
Coil impedance (1kHz): 0.66kΩ
Coil inductance: 400mH
Load resistance: 47kΩ
Load capacitance: 100pF
Cantilever / stylus shape: Aluminium / elliptical
Compliance: 15μ/mN
Cartridge body: Aluminium (anodized)

 

[rotecop]

Må jo være eneste muligheten til å kunne spille lik som Al Di Meola

 

[Gjallarhorn Audio]

He-he-he. En av skivene hans er i alle fall inkludert i platespillerpakken

 

[Pedal]

Et lite Bransjeblikk herfra:

"LIMITED EDITION"
1000 eksemplarer av en relativt kostbar platespiller synes for meg å være et stort antall i disse dager.
Også tatt i betraktning at det kommer flere tilsvarende modeller med andre kjente musikere.
Konseptet synes å være samme arm/pickup, på et chassis som er formet etter instrumentet til vedkommende artist.
BTW, kanhende begrenser de seg ikke til musikere. Kanskje kommer det en Bjørn Borg versjon, formet som en tennisracket?

Synes dette er en morsom ide. Klarer de å selge 1000 eks av denne, og de andre modellene i Celebrity-serien, så vil det være et bevis på at platespiller-markedet er større enn hva jeg trodde.

Tvi-tvi!

 

[Gjallarhorn Audio]

Takk for kommentar

Vær dog oppmerksom på at prisen inkluderer både tonearm og pickup, og en veiledende pris på rundt NOK 50k er lavt for en komplett platespiller i high-end sammenheng. 1000 eksemplarer på verdensbasis må nok anses for temmelig "limited" i dette prissjiktet.