The main chassis consists of a complex sandwich of materials: aluminium - bullet-proof-wood - aluminium. Within the precision-machined bullet-proof-wood layer, clearaudio have introduced an elaborate resonance damping measure: an internal 'mat' comprising approximately 100.000 tiny stainless steel balls.

The powerful and smooth-running DC motor is integrated within and is effectively decoupled by the main chassis. Clearaudio's OSC 'Optical Speed Control' technology continuously monitors a micro infrared strobe to ensure exact speed stability.

The motor is hidden beneath the platter and drives the precision machined aluminium sub-platter via a precision machined POM main platter are supported by clearaudio's patented CMB Ceramic Magnetic Bearing'.

The drive system is operated by four blue illuminated buttons, ergonomically integrated into the front left of the chassis. Almost any commercially available 9 inch tonearm can be fitted by virtue of the easily interchangeable armboards. The new "Ovation" device combines innovative clearaudio technologies with elegant design and exquisite production quality.

TAS Review
And based on my many enjoyable listening sessions excellence is precisely what you should expect from the Ovation... I view the Ovation as a major success. Clearaudio has easily met its goal of bridging the gap between high-end sound and real-world convenience.This easy to set up, maintain, and operate package will bring its owners years of musical satisfaction. And that counts for us audiophiles as well as “normal” people.

Features:

Panzerholz wood/aluminum sandwich plinth

Plinth mass loaded and internally damped with stainless steel shot damping tiles

Adjustable leveling and locking feet from Innovation.

40mm thick Delrin platter with weighted rim

Machined aluminum sub-platter

Inverted Ceramic Magnetic Bearing (CMB)

Decoupled 3 speed DC motor with Optical Speed Control (OSC)

Technical Data:

Construction details: Resonance-optimised chassis, recommended tonearm with magnetic bearing technology

Speed ranges: 33 1/3, 45 and 78 RPM

Drive unit (motor): Decoupled DC motor in chassis, resonance damping device

Rumble: DIN IEC 98 by method A / 92 dB

Bearing: Polished ceramic shaft in a sintered bronze bushing, magnetic bearing (CMB)

Platter: Black coloured POM, 1,5 inch / 38 mm

Speed variation: ± 0,03 %

Weight: approx. 13.5 kg incl. motor

Dimensions (W/D/H in inches): 54 x 13.78 x 4.53

Dimensions (W/D/H in mm): 420 x 350 x 115

Manufacturers guarantee: 2 Years (5 Years*)