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User manual

© clearaudio electronic GmbH, 2022-11   

 

 

 

 

Made in Germany

Upgrade Innovation to 

Master Innovation

Master Innovation Black

Picture with: 

Clearaudio tonearm „Universal“ 

and clearaudio cartridge

„Goldfinger Statement“.

Master Innovation Wood

Picutre with:

Clearaudio tonearm „TT1 MI“ 

and Clearaudio cartridge

„Goldfinger Statement“.

Pic. similar

Summary of Contents for Master Innovation

Page 1: ...rade Innovation to Master Innovation Master Innovation Black Picture with Clearaudio tonearm Universal and clearaudio cartridge Goldfinger Statement Master Innovation Wood Picutre with Clearaudio tonearm TT1 MI and Clearaudio cartridge Goldfinger Statement Pic similar ...

Page 2: ...sonances from the turntable chassis providing the best music reproduction and authentic High End imaging The Clearaudio patented CMB Bearing Technology an inverted bearing with jewelled and polished ceramic bearing shaft and a bronzed liner provides frictionless analogue enjoyment This user manual described the reconstruction from the turntable Innovation to the turntable Master Innovation For mor...

Page 3: ...ope of delivery may contain small parts that can be swallowed 2 Intended use The Master Innovation is a turntable for playing records The intended use of the Master Innovation in accordance with the information provided in the user manual only The power supply may only be operated with maximum permissible connection values according to the technical data Any other use or modification of this produ...

Page 4: ...or further transportation of the Master Innovation turntable otherwise serious damage could occur Be sure to pack the device exactly as it was shipped Safe transport is only guaranteed in the original packaging Proceed in reverse as described for assembly when packing Always remove the turntable platter and replace the foam securing the sub platter and cover the bearing with tape as well Otherwise...

Page 5: ... Germany Page 5 Contents 1 Packing overview 4 2 List of components 5 3 Reconstruction Innovation to Master Innovation 6 16 4 Fine adjustment of the motor 16 5 Troubleshooting 17 6 Technical data 18 Warranty information 19 ...

Page 6: ...nual Page 6 clearaudio electronic GmbH 2022 11 1 Packing overview Pic 1 Packing overview Box 1 of 2 Drive unit already pre mounted at factory accessories Box 2 of 2 Stainless steel platter drive platter 38 mm ...

Page 7: ...ase you need to transport or ship the turntable at any point in the future Clearaudio Master Innovation components list Pic 2 List of components 1 2 3 4 5 1 First drive unit pre mounted Box 1 of 2 4 Drive bearing 2 Stainless steel sub platter Box 2 of 2 5 Accessoires Pulley white gloves 2x drive belts hex wrench 8 bearing oil user manual QCQ Card warranty card 3 Platter with magnets 28mm Box 2 of ...

Page 8: ...e chassis are already pre assembled and has been tested at the factory Please use the enclosed white gloves in order to avoid scratches or unwanted fingerprints on the turntable parts or platters After the reconstruction the Master Innovation turntable requires a space for setup of at least in inch 18 9 x 19 3 18 90 inch es 480 mm 19 29 inches 490 mm Pic 3 Required setup space with Clearaudio tone...

Page 9: ... of 40 mm please contact the dealer where you have purchased your Innovation turntable 1 Take off the tonearm base and the blind screw on the other base at your Innovation turntable as shown in Pic 4 Pic 4 Innovation turntable backside 2 In the next step take off carefully the drive platter of your Innovation Please keep all platters with you as you need the platters again for the upgrade to the M...

Page 10: ...novation turntable Avoid major side forces to avoid any damages to the ceramic bearing 4 Next please remove the bearing of your Innovation For that unscrew carefully the screw on the lower side of the turntable and pull the bearing out of the chassis Pic 6 Taking off the stainless steel platter Screw on the lower side Pic 7 Removing the bearing ...

Page 11: ...e security tape from the bearing Now you can put the new bearing into the chassis see pic 6 and arm the bearing with the delivered screw on the lower side of the turntable Pic 8 Setup of the drive bearing 6 Now please exchange the pulley of the Innovation turntable with the delivered pulley Pulley Innovation Pic 9 Exchange of the pulleys ...

Page 12: ...To make it easier for you you can also go ahead with the following description 7 In the next step remove carefully the lamination of the sensor on the upper surface of the turntable chassis Please remove the lamination extreme carefully and avoid any soiling and scratches Take the stainless steel sub platter again carefully with both hands and put it onto the bearing The lower side must show to th...

Page 13: ... sheet Please pay attention that the magnets on the upper surface of the drive platter must be faced upwards Magnets face upwards Pic 13 Setup of the drive platter 9 Put one of the delivered drive belts around the drive platter and the pulley Please pay attention that the drive belt is not twisted Pic 12 Setup of the drive belt ...

Page 14: ...cture below pic 13 Please pay attention that the protection sheet between both units still remain to avoid any damages Please pay attention that all center pins must be set very carefully into all threaded holes Pic 13 Setup of the turntable unit Pic 14 Finished setup of the turntable unit Center pin to set into threaded hole Center pin to set into threaded hole ...

Page 15: ... the main platter out of the box and set it up onto the upper part of the bearing The recess for the label must be faced upwards Now you can carefully remove the protection film pic 15b To avoid any damages on your bearing the Delrin platter should have room temperature before the setup begin approx 20 Celsius Avoid major side forces to avoid any damages to the ceramic bearing Pic 15a Setup of the...

Page 16: ... of the respective manufacturer If you purchased your Clearaudio Innovation turntable as a package with tonearm and cartridge you will find a Smart Level Gauge in your accessory which will help you to adjust the tracking force of the cartridge tracking force too high tracking force too low This position of the diamond correlates to a tracking force of 20 mN 2 0g Pic 17 Using the Smart Stylus Gauge...

Page 17: ... the turntables feet to get the turntable levelled Only if the turntable is in a levelled position you will get the best results with your Master Innovation turntable Pic 18a Alignment of the turntable Pic 18b Adjustment of the height 15 Please connect the mains plug to your power supply 16 By pushing the sensor switch marked with 33 1 3 on the motor the turntable starts to spin until 33 1 3rpm is...

Page 18: ...able bearing If you like to adjust the speed 33 1 3 rpm take the aluminium screw driver see accessories and turn the left trimmer until you have reached the right speed according to the Stroboscope Testrecord see user manual Stroboscope Testrecord Turning the trimmer counter clockwise reduces the turntable speed Turning the trimmer clockwise raises the turntable speed Please proceed with the speed...

Page 19: ...he cartridge s protective cap Is the tonearm in the raised position Lower the tonearm into the lead in groove Is the stylus damaged Check the stylus and have the cartridge checked by a specialist if necessary Bad sound noise Is the record or the stylus dirty or damaged Clean the record or the cartridge Clearaudio offers many helpful accessories for care and cleaning In the event of damage we recom...

Page 20: ...eck the position of the drive belt Is it too loose and needs to be changed Humming noises Contact problems with the signal connections e g cinch plugs adapters for extensions Check all connections reduce the level on the pre amplifier to a low volume for acoustic checking of gross errors Metal housing acts as an antenna and catches hum It can be helpful for conductivity to connect the metal parts ...

Page 21: ...bly Inverted bearing in lower drive platter Platter 70mm 2 75 inch main platter made out of synthetic material with high density and excellent dimension stability precision CNC machined surface solid stainless steel sub platter dynamically balanced Speed accuracy measured 0 05 Power consumption Max consumption 9 5 watts Consumption in operation 4 1 watts Standby mode 2 4 watts Off mode 0 0 watts T...

Page 22: ...al Clearaudio CONSERVER L ATTESTATION D ACHAT L attestation d achat est la preuve permanente d un achat de valeur La conserver en lieu sur pour s y reporter aux fins d obtention d une couverture d assurance ou dansle cadre de correspondances avec Clearaudio IMPORTANT Pour l obtention d un service couvert par la garantie il incombe au client d établir la preuve de l achat et d en corroborer la date...

Page 23: ...cchi verranno riparati presso i nostri Centri di Assistenza Autorizzati Le spese ed i rischi di trasporto sono a carico del cliente La casa costruttrice declina ogni responsabilità per danni diretti o indiretti provocati dalla inosservanza delle prescrizio ni di installazione uso e manutenzione dettagliate nel presente manuale o per guasti dovuti ad uso continuato a fini professionali ESPAÑOL GARA...

Page 24: ...made in Germany Clearaudio Electronic accepts no liability for any misprints Technical specifications are subject to change or improvement without prior notice Product availability is as long as astock lasts Copies and reprints of this document including extracts require written consent from Clearaudio Electronic GmbH Germany 2022 clearaudio electronic GmbH 2022 11 Made in Germany ...

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