Al Di Meola Celebrity Series Turntable

With the new Celebrity series, Clearaudio honors the great artists of our time. The first edition of this series is dedicated to the legendary American jazz guitarist Al Di Meola, who has received numerous awards, including a U.S. Grammy. This extraordinary edition combines masterful craftsmanship with a passion for music and vinyl.

At the heart of this turntable is a body, made of high-density wood fiber, designed in the shape of an electric guitar – a clear sign of the close collaboration with Al Di Meola himself. Inside, it features the finest Clearaudio technology, making the turntable a genuinely high-end device.

The platter is driven by a precision flat belt that runs through the innovative Tacho Speed Control (TSC). This technology monitors the speed in real time and automatically adjusts to changes in factors such as belt tension or temperature fluctuations. Additionally, the speed is automatically calibrated with each restart – ensuring optimal performance at all times.

The motor is decoupled using the Innovative Motor Suspension (IMS) to avoid vibrations and unwanted interference. This technology, borrowed from the renowned Clearaudio Reference Jubilee turntable, prevents vibrations from being transferred to the chassis, ensuring the sound remains clear and unadulterated.

Special attention has been paid to the design: the volume control of the electric guitar has been transformed into a multifunctional knob. With a simple button press, the turntable starts, the speed switches between 33 1/3 and 45 RPM, or the device is put into standby mode. In calibration mode, the knob is used to finely adjust the speed by turning it.

The design of the Celebrity turntable is rounded off by a special version of the Profiler tonearm and a specially developed MM cartridge, also bearing the name Celebrity. This unique turntable is available in black or wood finish (real rosewood veneer).

The package is limited to 1,000 pieces and comes with a numbered special release album by Al Di Meola and a guitar pick – a true collector's item for music lovers and vinyl enthusiasts.

Plug & Play: Unbox, connect, and enjoy the music.

Construction Details

• Resonance-optimised turntable.
• Upper layer made of special satined plastic and platen veneer.
• Chassis comprises medium-density wood fibre.
• Bottom plate made of machining steel.
• Height-adjustable turntable feet.

Drive Unit 

• Decoupled and resonance damped 12V DC motor.
• Flat belt-drive
• Plug-in power supply unit, designed for worldwide use with all networks and power frequencies.
• “IMS light – Innovative Motor Suspension” (Suspension design of the motor using O-rings).
• TSC” Tacho Speed Control (speed monitoring) Automatic compensation of friction and temperature changes on platter bearings and belts

Speed Options

• 33 ⅓, 45rpm

Speed Accuracy

• ± 0.05%

Platter

• 30mm / 1.18 inch main platter, made out of synthetic material with high-density and excellent dimension / precision CNC machined aluminium sub-platter.

Bearing 

• Polished and tempered steel spindle in a sintered bronze bushing, running on a teflon thrust-pad.

Power Consumption 

• Max. consumption: 2.75 watts Consumption in operation: 1.04 watts Standby: 0.5 watts Off mode: 0.0 watts (switched off at the rear)

Total Weight 

• Approx. 10kg (incl. tonearm and cartridge)

Dimensions (W/D/H)

• Approx. 18.11 × 14.17 × 5.51 inches (with tonearm)

Manufacturer’s Warranty 

• 2 Years