Clearaudio Performance DC Turntable Only

Finally got the tonearm balanced perfectly and it tracks like a dream through complex orchestral passages. The outboard DC motor keeps everything dead quiet, letting the music breathe.

Spent the whole weekend dialing in the counterweight and alignment, and the payoff is unreal—my records sound clearer than they have in years. The DC motor keeps the platter dead silent, which makes a huge difference on quiet passages. Definitely a step up from my old setup.

Setting up the tonearm and cartridge took a patient afternoon, but once dialed in, the detail retrieval is stunning—I’m hearing textures in familiar records I’d never noticed. The DC motor keeps the platter dead steady, and the whole thing feels built to last a lifetime.