Clearaudio Master Innovation Black User manual

User manual
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electronic GmbH, 2018/05 Made in Germany
Upgrade Innovation to
Master Innovation
Master Innovation Black
Picture with:
Clearaudio tonearm „Universal“
and clearaudio cartridge
„Goldnger Statement“.
Master Innovation Wood
Picutre with:
Clearaudio tonearm „TT1 MI“
and Clearaudio cartridge
„Goldnge Statement“.

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Dear Clearaudio customer,
Congratulations to your choice to upgrade your Innovation to a Master Innovation turntable, a world
class turntable, handmade in Germany by Clearaudio electronic GmbH.
Like the model Innovation the Master Innovation has a resonance minimizing chassis construction in
a sandwich combination with the innovative motor unit (low noise level and high turning moments),
which guarantees total isolation of resonances 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 more information regarding the
Master Innovation you will get a separate user manual.
We wish you a lot of musical enjoyments with your new Clearaudio Master Innovation turntable.
Clearaudio electronic GmbH
This section must be read before any connection is made to the mains supply.
WARNING
Do not expose your turntable to rain or humidity.
Do not handle mains leads with wet hands.
No naked ame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the equipment.
CE-MARKING
EQUIPMENT MAINS POWER SETTING
Your Clearaudio product has been prepared to comply with the household power and safety requirements
that exist in your area. This product can be connected to 230 V or 110 V AC (50 Hz and 60 Hz).
COPYRIGHT
Recording and reproduction of any audio material may require the consent of the creator.
Please note relevant information given in the following:
- Copyright Act 1956
- Dramatic and Musical Performers Act 1958
- Performers Protection Acts 1963 and 1972
- Any relevant recent legal regulations.
The Clearaudio Master Innovation meets the regulations concerning electromagnetic
disturbance (EMC) and low-voltage appliances.

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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. Special notes ........................................................................... 17
6. Technical data ......................................................................... 18
Warranty – information .............................................................. 19

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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)

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2. List of components
Clearaudio’s special secure packaging for your Master Innovation turntable ensures safe
transportation. Please keep this original packaging, in case you need to transport or ship the
turntable at any point in the future.
Clearaudio Master Innovation components list:
Pic. 2: List of components
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34
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 2)

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3. Reconstruction Innovation to Master Innovation
The reconstruction of the turntable Innovation to Master Innovation is easy as most parts of the
turntable 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 ngerprints 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 inches
480 mm
19.29 inches / 490 mm
Pic. 3: Required setup space (with Clearaudio tonearm Unify )

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Before you can start to reconstruct the Innovation turntable to the Master Innovation please pay
attention that all bases of the Innovation turntable have the height of 40 mm!
If one of your bases has not the height of 40 mm, please contact the dealer, where you have
purchased your Innovation turntable.
1.)
Take o 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 o carefully the drive platter of your Innovation . Please keep all platters with
you, as you need the platters again for the upgrade to the Master Innovation .
Pic. 5: Taking o the drive platter

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3.)
Now remove carefully the stainless steel platter with the mounting clip
(accessory of Innovation 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 o the stainless steel platter
Screw on the lower side
Pic. 7: Removing the bearing

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5.)
Take out the delivered drive bearing for the Master Innovation .
Please remove carefully any protective 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

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Please pay attention that the exchanged Master Innovation pulley is ush mounted with the axis of
the motor.
Pic. 10: Setup of the Master Innovation pulley
Now the upgrade from the Innovation to the Master Innovation is completed and you can switch
over to the setup of the Master Innovation .
In the user manual for the Master Innovation you will nd the packing list, packing overview and of
course the whole description for the setup of the Master Innovation .
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 the bearing. Through a lightly (!!) up and down movement the platter
will slip onto the bearing upper part
(Pic. 11 and 12).
Please remove the lamination extreme carefully and avoid any soiling and scratches.
Pulley for Master Innovation
Distance is approx. 1,2 mm
Pic. 11: Setup of the sub platter Pic. 12: Setupf of the sub platter