Clearaudio Innovation
High-end turntables · 2009–present In production
$22,500 US reference price
A modular high-end platform with optical speed regulation and a ceramic magnetic bearing, expandable to multiple tonearms. Sold in the US as the Innovation Wood.
Checked against the manufacturer’s site: 2026-07
Good to know
- No built-in phono stage — use an amplifier with a phono input or add a separate phono preamplifier.
- Sold without a cartridge fitted — budget for a compatible cartridge and setup before first use.
- Professional setup of tracking force, alignment, azimuth and arm height is worth budgeting for at this level.
Specifications
| Drive | belt drive |
|---|---|
| Speeds | 33/45/78 rpm |
| Operation | manual |
| Cartridge included | sold bare |
| Built-in phono stage | No |
| USB output | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Platter | three-layer sandwich |
| Tonearm | Clearaudio (various) |
| Dimensions | 460 x 220 x 485 mm (W x H x D, with tonearm base, without tonearm) |
| Weight | 52.9 lb (24 kg) |
| Finishes | Black acrylic, or laminated wood with aluminium; Silver & Wood finish or Black finish |
| Warranty | 5 years, subject to returning the completed warranty registration card within 14 days of purchase |
| Years | 2009–present |
Cartridge and replacement stylus
The fitted cartridge is not mapped to a verified replacement part. See the model-specific stylus guidance →
Live retailer offers
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Retailer searches
6 US retailers stock Clearaudio — each outbound link searches the deck on that retailer’s site.
| Retailer | Type | Shipping | Product search |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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