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Clearaudio Performance DC Black/Silver Turntable w/ Clarify Tonearm & Virtuoso V2 Cartridge

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Estimated delivery: 19th - 21st July
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5-year warranty & 30-day money-back guarantee included

5-year warranty & 30-day money-back guarantee included
You can purchase from AV.com with complete confidence and peace of mind. All of our products are new unless stated and come with a 30-day money-back guarantee and a 5-year warranty as standard.

Once the product is delivered, you'll have 30 days to decide that you definitely want to keep it. If you decide it's not suitable, you can return it to us for an exchange or a refund, providing the product is in 'as new' condition and in its original packaging.

We do everything we can to make sure the right item reaches you in perfect condition. If your order arrives damaged, or is incorrect, let us know within 14 days of receiving it and we'll arrange for a free collection.

If your goods develop a fault within the warranty period, we'll quickly repair or replace the item for you. If the fault occurs within the first 180 days of your ownership, we'll collect the goods and deliver them back to you free of charge.

We're unable to accept returns of any custom-made items designed to work together as a unique package. Some items are only eligible for the money-back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging.

For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information page.

If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 30 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.

We can collect your return for a small fee, or you can send it back to us yourself. The collection fee can be found in the returns information on each product's page on AV.com.

In the unlikely event that any item in this order is faulty, damaged or incorrect on receipt, notify us within 14 days and we'll arrange a free collection.

When returning an order please ensure products are appropriately packaged and protected, to prevent them from getting damaged.

Summary of returns policies and timescales

This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.

UK & Europe EU Standard AV.com Standard AV.com Optional
Return Period 14 days 30 days up to 180 days
Standard delivery charges refunded? Yes Yes Yes, up to 30 days
Upgraded delivery charges refunded? Standard costs only Standard costs only Standard costs only
Free collection on cancellation No No Yes, up to 30 days
Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item Yes, within 14 days Yes, within 14 days Yes, within 30 days

We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.

10 YEAR EXTENDED WARRANTY SCHEME

The product price includes 5 years' warranty and 30 day money back guarantee.

However, the AV.com extended warranty scheme provides an enhanced service, and is designed to offer a higher level of protection than many 'free' warranties offered by some retailers and manufacturers.

The highlights of this enhanced warranty service are:

  • Warranty is extended to 10 years from the date of delivery.
  • Our Money Back guarantee is extended from 30 days to 180 days (terms apply after 30 days)
  • Collection and delivery costs are included for the first 2 years in the event of an item becoming faulty
  • Claim 50% cash back on the cost of the policy after 10 years if it has not been used!
  • Warranty is transferable if the item is re-sold
  • Loan or replacement equipment will be provided if the product isn't repaired within 30 days
  • If an item can not be repaired, a similar alternative product or cash discount (as defined in this policy) will be offered
  • The policy can be cancelled within 30 days, and at any time after that for a pro-rata discount

Please note that this extended warranty is currently only available on products sold within the UK, EU or EEA, and is subject to the terms and conditions as detailed on the extended warranty certificate provided.

For customers in outlying areas of the country, the price of the Extended Warranty may be marginally higher, due to the potential for higher collection and redelivery transport costs.

This enhanced warranty is in addition to the standard AV.com and manufacturer warranty policies, and the AV.com terms and conditions of trade. No statement or condition of sale contained within these terms affects or restricts your statutory rights as defined under the Consumer Contracts Regulation 2014.

Finance from £96.14 per month (APR Rep. 14.90%)

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  • 14.90%
  • £96.14
  • £4,614.72

Please note: This is only available where all items in the order are dispatched in a single delivery. Gear4music Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA FRN 706272) and acts as a credit intermediary and not a lender, offering credit products provided by a limited number of finance providers, including Klarna Bank AB (publ). Finance is only available to permanent UK residents aged 18+, subject to status, terms and conditions apply.

Pay by Finance

To make it as easy as possible for you to get the gear you want, we offer a range of instant finance options. If you spend £250 or more online, you can choose to pay over 48, 36, 24 or 12 months. The majority of decisions are given instantly, so you could get your new gear sooner than you thought!

Representative Example

To help you understand how our finance options work, the examples below are based on a total order value of £250:

Finance APR Rep. Deposit to Pay Payments Total Payable
48 months14.90%No Deposit48 months: £7.05
Final Payment: £7.05
No settlement fee		£338.40
36 months14.90%No Deposit36 months: £8.78
Final Payment: £8.78
No settlement fee		£316.08
24 months14.90%No Deposit24 months: £12.29
Final Payment: £12.29
No settlement fee		£294.96
12 months14.90%No Deposit12 months: £22.89
Final Payment: £22.89
No settlement fee		£274.68

How to Apply

Applying for finance couldn't be easier - if your order totals £250 or more, simply proceed through the checkout as normal, then select Pay by Klarna Finance on the payment page, then click the orange PLACE ORDER USING FINANCE button. This will start your application with Klarna Retail Finance, our finance partner, and completing this form should take approximately 10 minutes.

You should get an instant answer on whether your application has been successful, though in some rare cases Klarna may need to look at the application in more detail.

Please note: This is only available on orders placed via the website consisting of a single delivery, and is not available in store or via phone currently. Warranties can not be purchased on finance. If you wish to purchase warranties, please choose another payment method or contact us after placing your order and we'll be happy to help you.
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Pay by Finance

To make it as easy as possible for you to get the gear you want, we offer a range of instant finance options. If you spend £250 or more online, you can choose to pay over 48, 36, 24 or 12 months. The majority of decisions are given instantly, so you could get your new gear sooner than you thought!

Representative Example

To help you understand how our finance options work, the examples below are based on a total order value of £250:

Finance APR Rep. Deposit to Pay Payments Total Payable
48 months14.90%No Deposit48 months: £7.05
Final Payment: £7.05
No settlement fee		£338.40
36 months14.90%No Deposit36 months: £8.78
Final Payment: £8.78
No settlement fee		£316.08
24 months14.90%No Deposit24 months: £12.29
Final Payment: £12.29
No settlement fee		£294.96
12 months14.90%No Deposit12 months: £22.89
Final Payment: £22.89
No settlement fee		£274.68

How to Apply

Applying for finance couldn't be easier - if your order totals £250 or more, simply proceed through the checkout as normal, then select Pay by Klarna Finance on the payment page, then click the orange PLACE ORDER USING FINANCE button. This will start your application with Klarna Retail Finance, our finance partner, and completing this form should take approximately 10 minutes.

You should get an instant answer on whether your application has been successful, though in some rare cases Klarna may need to look at the application in more detail.

Please note: This is only available on orders placed via the website consisting of a single delivery, and is not available in store or via phone currently. Warranties can not be purchased on finance. If you wish to purchase warranties, please choose another payment method or contact us after placing your order and we'll be happy to help you.

Key Features

  • Aluminum sandwich plinth
  • Two piece height adjustable (for leveling) aluminum feet with anti-resonance damping tips
  • 40mm thick Delrin platter with weighted rim
  • Machined aluminum sub-platter
  • Inverted Ceramic Magnetic Bearing (CMB)
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Clearaudio Performance DC Black/Silver Turntable w/ Clarify Tonearm & Virtuoso V2 Cartridge Overview

Are you looking for top-drawer high-end performance combined with ease of set-up and use? The Performance DC is the most advanced of Clearaudio's packages combining turntable, tonearm and cartridge. The simple and refined design of the Performance DC with its clean lines and elegant finish matches its excellent audio performance. Combined here with Clearaudio's Clarify carbon tonearm and Virtuoso V2 MM cartridge, the Performance DC offers a complete solution to the audiophile, delivering a turntable package in a whole new class.

Product Ref: 199773

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Best Buy

"Overall the Performance DC is highly recommended as good value for money, it’s a highly creditable performer which should do well at its price point, and which seems to have few, if any vices."

Hi-Fi Choice Recommended

" What’s so great is that it steps out of the world of compromise inhabited by radial tracking tonearms and into an exotic new place where things are done in a more civilised way "

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The Performance DC shares sophisticated technology with Clearaudio's award-winning Ovation and Concept turntables, placing it in the middle of this series of three turntables featuring outstanding sound, unmatched value and ease of use.

The Performance DC's main composite chassis consists of a specific density wood core sandwiched between two massive anodized aluminium plates. A band of polished silver aluminium is wrapped around the plinth's core, giving the Performance DC an elegant and modern look. The powerful and smooth-running DC motor is mounted to the composite main chassis and is effectively decoupled for enhanced dynamic range. The motor and belt are hidden from view, protected from dust and UV. They drive a precision machined aluminium sub-platter coupled to a 40mm thick POM platter, supported by Clearaudio's patented CMB (Ceramic Magnetic Bearing).

The Performance DC's 33, 45, and 78 rpm speeds are selected by blue illuminated buttons, ergonomically integrated into the front left of the chassis. Precision adjustability is possible for each speed via user-accessible trim pots. 

The Clarify tonearm combines selected technological features with a timeless design to deliver high-end performance at an unbeatable price. Like all Clearaudio tonearms, it is designed for use with a wide range of turntables and cartridges.

Key features include:

  • A carbon fibre weave arm tube constructed for exceptional rigidity.
  • A two-piece aluminium headshell with adjustable azimuth which allows the accurate alignment of any cartridge type.
  • A magnetic bearing which effectively suspends the arm tube in a magnetic field to eliminate bearing chatter, and which functions much like a unipivot design but with superior stability.
  • A micrometer style counterweight adjustment and anti-skating control situated on the base of the arm pillar, allowing easy and accurate alignment of the phono cartridge.
  • An unbroken run of Clearaudio's own Direct Wire cable which provides a continuous link without solder connections from the cartridge to phono plugs.

The Clarify is supplied as standard with a Linn-type mount or can be used with the Clearaudio VTA-Lifter, which allows fine adjustment of VTA even during play.

With the Virtuoso V2 MM cartridge, Clearaudio set new standards in the technical parameters of impedance, inductance, load capacitance and sensitivity. Ongoing research and development have enabled us to attain near perfect balance of the stereo channels, reduce distortion to vanishing levels and increase output level with a flat frequency response to provide a vivid and enthralling musical performance.

All of our MM V2 cartridges deliver the following enhancements over earlier models:

  • A resonance-optimized ebony housing for less colouration and more natural sound
  • More powerful magnets producing greater dynamic range
  • Higher output voltage for lower noise levels.

The Virtuoso V2 features aluminium cantilevers and double polished elliptical styli as well as matched magnet and coil assemblies.

  • Aluminum sandwich plinth
  • Two piece height adjustable (for leveling) aluminum feet with anti-resonance damping tips
  • 40mm thick Delrin platter with weighted rim
  • Machined aluminum sub-platter
  • Inverted Ceramic Magnetic Bearing (CMB)
  • Decoupled 3 speed DC motor; user fine- adjustable 33, 45, 78 rpm
  • Verify Carbon Fiber tonearm features a magnetic bearing, carbon fiber armwand, and 1 meter DirectWire cable
  • Weighs approx 10 kg with Verify tonearm
  • Dimensions: 420 x 350 x 115

Construction Details Resonance-optimised turntable, highly compressed wood chassis in sandwich construction embedded between two aluminium plates.
Speed Ranges 33.3, 45 and 78 rpm
Drive Unit Decoupled and resonance damped DC motor, drive belt and plug-in power supply unit designed for worldwide use with all networks and power frequencies.
Rumble DIN IEC 98 by method A / 92 dB
Bearing Cut and polished ceramic shaft in a sintered bronze bushing, Clearaudio ceramic magnetic bearing (CMB)
Platter CNC precision-machined black coloured POM platter, 40 mm thickness
Speed Accuracy (Measured) ± 0.03 %
Power Consumption Max. consumption: 3.3 Watt

Consumption in operation: 1.6 Watt

Standby mode: < 0.5 Watt

Off mode: 0.0 Watt
Total Weight Approx. 11.5 kg incl. motor
Dimensions (W/D/H in inches) Approx. 16.54 x 12.99 x 5.71 (with tonearm)
Dimensions (W/D/H in mm) Approx. 420 x 330 x 145 (with tonearm)
Warranty 3 years (5 years*)

* Only if the Manufacturer's guarantee card is filled out correctly and sent back within 2 weeks to Clearaudio.