Acoustic Signature Maximus Neo vs Clearaudio Concept Signature

Side-by-side specifications and a plain-English account of the recorded differences. Full profiles: Acoustic Signature Maximus Neo · Clearaudio Concept Signature.

Comparison of Acoustic Signature Maximus Neo and Clearaudio Concept Signature
Specification Acoustic Signature
Maximus Neo
Clearaudio
Concept Signature
Price$4,995Highlighted difference. $4,000
CategoryHigh-endHigh-end
Statuscurrentcurrent
Years2020–present2020–present
Drivebelt drivebelt drive
Speeds33/45 rpmHighlighted difference. 33/45/78 rpm
Operationmanualmanual
Cartridge suppliedsold baresold bare or fitted
Phono stageNoNo
USB outputNoNo
BluetoothNoNo
Platteraluminium with silencer insertsPOM
Tonearmsold bare (TA-500 option)Clearaudio magnetic-bearing
Wow & flutter

Practical differences

Highlighted cells show a lower reference price, support for more listed speeds, or the presence of a convenience feature. They are not an overall score.

There's a real gap here: $995 separates them, with the Acoustic Signature Maximus Neo the pricier of the two.

Both are belt-drive, so that part of the experience should feel similar on either deck: a motor that's mechanically isolated from the platter by an elastic belt, which is the usual route to a quieter noise floor — the default choice across most of hi-fi.

Bottom line: the Clearaudio Concept Signature has the lower reference price; the table shows which documented features change with the $995 gap.

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Retailers selling Clearaudio Concept Signature
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Acoustic Sounds hifi independent Ships worldwide from Salina, Kansas at carrier rates. View at Acoustic Sounds ↗
Audio Advice hifi independent Free shipping on most orders. View at Audio Advice ↗
Elusive Disc hifi independent Free shipping on orders over $79. View at Elusive Disc ↗
Turntable Lab hifi independent Free shipping to the continental US on most orders (bulk/oversized items excluded). View at Turntable Lab ↗
Upscale Audio hifi independent Free USA shipping on orders over $99 (exclusions for oversized items). View at Upscale Audio ↗
eBay marketplace Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. View at eBay ↗

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