Clearaudio Concept Turntable with Upgraded Virtuoso Phono Cartridge

Description

WHO WE ARE
SkyFi Audio is a small startup business specializing in the purchase, reconditioning, and reselling of high end audio equipment. We only buy equipment that we admire and are passionate about. No mid-fi, no gimmicks, no junk.
Each piece of equipment is cosmetically restored and fully tested in our well-equipped lab by an engineer with 30+ years of experience in the HiFi world. If it does not meet or exceed the original manufactures specifications, it will not be sold. We are very selective about the equipment we purchase, focusing on mostly analog, high-build quality, American, and European built units.
Through our sister company, which is an authorized dealer for McIntosh, Audio Research, Sonus Faber, ClearAudio, Project, and Sony ES, we have access to OEM parts, service, and support.
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The Concept is regarded as the best value/performance piece from Clearaudio.
Handmade in Europe with meticulous attention to fit and finish.
Close inspection reveals that no shortcuts were taken in both design and materials selection.
This particular sample came to us from an audiophile with a substantial collection, meaning it was well cared for and lightly used.
Best of all it comes with a virtually new Clearaudio Virtuoso MM (Moving-Magnet) phono cartridge, which is a substantial upgrade.
The Concept with a basic phono cartridge retails for ,400. The Virtuoso cartridge alone retails for ,200!
Get this mint condition package, fully calibrated and ready to rock.
CONCEPT
The best concept
Clearaudio's vision for the concept: design an elegantly styled turntable package featuring a level of groundbreaking technology usually only found in high-end turntables, combining plug-and-play simplicity with outstanding sound quality and affordability.
Beneath the sleek, contemporary exterior is a level of technical sophistication unique to Clearaudio.
The concept’s body is carefully crafted from medium-density wood fibre (or, optionally, pressure-formed solid wood) with a selection of smart made-to-match surface finishes. The body’s upper layer incorporates a special high-tech satined plastic compound designed to minimise unwanted resonance.
The DC motor is fed by an external voltage-stabilised power supply and is completely decoupled from the turntable’s body to ensure no mechanical interference.
The concept tonearm features a magnetic bearing that is friction-free for extremely low distortion and superb performance. The package is completed with the high quality CONCEPT MM or CONCEPT MC cartridge (Upgrade possible).
Innovative, high-performing, user-friendly and affordable. Now that’s what we call an unbeatable concept.
TOTAL WEIGHT
Approx. 7.5kg / Wood: 7.9kg (incl. motor, tonearm and cartridge)
DIMENSIONS
Width 16.54 inches
Depth 13.78 inches
Height 4.92 inches
SPEED RANGES
33-1/2, 45, and 78 rpm
MATERIAL/COLOR
medium-density wood:
black/silver or black/black
pressure-formed solid wood:
black/wood or black/dark wood
PACKAGE COMBINATION
Cartridge:
optional with concept MM, concept MC, Essence MC
Tonearm:
optional with concept or Satisfy Kardan
Upgrade for cartridge/tonearm possible
CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
Resonance-optimised bodywork; body comprises medium-density wood fibre or pressure-formed solid wood; upper layer incorporates high-tech satined plastic compound.
SPEED RANGES
Electronic speed selection, 33-1/2, 45 rpm (78 rpm optional)
DRIVE UNIT
Decoupled and resonance damped DC motor, flat belt-drive and plug-in power supply unit designed for worldwide use with all networks and power frequencies.
BEARING
Polished and tempered steel shaft in a sintered bronze housing, running on a Teflon thrust-pad.
PLATTER
Synthetic material, CNC precision milled surface; 30mm / 1.18 inch thickness; aluminum sub-platter
SPEED VARIATION
± 0.05 %
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PURCHASING FROM SKYFI:
This item will be professionally packaged and insured for safe transit to your home unless you opt for local pickup from our shop. Please note that all local pickup items are only wrapped with industrial strength clear cling stretch wrap if the original manufacturer packaging is unavailable.
Local pickup is available in Glen Rock, NJ, just a half hour drive from Midtown Manhattan, with convenient parking near our building.
If we don’t have the original manufacture’s packaging, we use heavy duty double-ply corrugated boxes with custom made to your item Instapak expanding foam custom inserts. In many cases this has proven to be better than the original packaging! We also use high quality fiber reinforced tape to seal our packages. Lightweight items will be bubble wrapped and shipped in a high-quality box.
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PURCHASING GUIDELINES:
We do not accept or review any offers that do not go through the official eBay system. We have too many items for sale and it’s nearly impossible to keep track of offers outside of the official system. Please don’t message, email, or text any offers.
TRADE IN POLICY:
We accept trade-ins of equal or lesser value under certain conditions. Please visit our website to submit your gear for full consideration. We will only consider high-end equipment from mainstream manufacturers such as McIntosh, Mark Levinson, Audio Research, Krell, etc. and will typically pass on displays, projectors, receivers, dated surround processors, and mid-fi equipment of any type. We will offer a fair value for your equipment, but keep in mind we’re running a business and will need to be able to resell the equipment at a profit after investing a great deal of time and resources in testing, certifying, repairing, cleaning, and packaging the incoming equipment. If you’re looking for top dollar, we suggest selling direct on your own.
SELL US YOUR GEAR (Working or Broken):
We’ll also purchase your used or broken gear and arrange pickup if you’re in our local market. Simply visit our website to submit your gear for full consideration.
SCHEDULING AN APPOINTMENT:
We are currently operating from our shop inside our dedicated building in Glen Rock, NJ. You’re welcome to make an appointment if there’s a piece of equipment you’d like to see in operation before or after purchase. We have several well-equipped and dedicated listening areas, plus a dedicated listening studio with tons of equipment of all makes and models. We’re not a store, so please don’t make an appointment if you’re just curious as to how a speaker or piece of equipment sounds. In essence - no tire kickers please.
You can message us here on eBay with any questions or to schedule an appointment. We can also arrange to install, calibrate, and tune your newly purchased gear in your listening room if you’re local to our area. This is super useful when purchasing large speakers or heavy amplifiers. It’s also great for ensuring your new turntable is setup correctly in its final resting place.
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Item
Included
Original Box
Yes
Manual
Yes
Remote
Not Applicable
Cables
Yes - Power
Physical Condition
8
Working Condition
10