Clearaudio Performance DC
High-end turntables · 2013–present In production
$7,000 US reference price
A visibly higher-end Clearaudio: DC motor with optical speed control and a heavier, better-isolated platter system. Sold in the US as the Performance DC AiR.
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 rpm |
| Operation | manual |
| Cartridge included | sold bare |
| Built-in phono stage | No |
| USB output | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Platter | POM with stainless bearing |
| Tonearm | Clearaudio (various) |
| Dimensions | 420 x 125 x 330 mm (W x H x D, without tonearm) |
| Weight | 24.3 lb (11 kg) |
| Finishes | Performance DC Black, Performance DC Silver, or Performance DC Rose Gold tonearm/trim, each available with chassis in Silver, Black, Wood, or Dark Red Wood |
| Years | 2013–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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