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Angeboten wird „Ovation“ von clearaudio als Ausstellungsstück aus der Kategorie „Plattenspieler komplett“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 5561037885 endet am 09.10.2026 um 08:46 Uhr.
The timing matters only insofar as this is an established Ovation generation rather than a current replacement model; that does not make it obsolete. At €7,990, it sits below the recent comparable-market 25th percentile of €8,138 and median of €8,212, making it a strong deal rather than merely a fair price.
The Ovation remains a serious, well-regarded deck: quiet, stable, and rhythmically convincing, with a substantial build that rewards a good arm, cartridge, and phono stage. A clean, complete example at this price is particularly attractive, especially with the original platter, motor components, dust cover, and packaging included. Verify those accessories and check bearing smoothness, motor speed stability, suspension condition, and cosmetic damage, but there is no obvious pricing reason to hesitate.
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Clearaudio, a pinnacle of German analog engineering, traces its roots to 1978 in Erlangen, when founder Peter Suchy patented the company's inaugural moving-coil cartridge. This family-owned enterprise, now steered by Peter's children—Patrick, Veronica, and Robert Suchy—has upheld a relentless pursuit of perfection, encapsulated in its philosophy: "Take the best and make it better, only then is it just good enough." Over 45 years, Clearaudio has evolved from humble beginnings into a global benchmark for vinyl playback, crafting products in its high-tech facility amid the scientific hub of Friedrich-Alexander University.
The brand's portfolio centers on high-end turntables, renowned for their transparent acrylic components, parallel-tracking tonearms, and precision mechanics that deliver unparalleled rotational stability. Complementing these are meticulously engineered moving-coil cartridges, phonostages, and tonearms, with extensions into analog accessories and even reissued Deutsche Grammophon classical recordings. While not venturing deeply into digital realms or speakers, Clearaudio's focus remains unyieldingly analog, prioritizing symbiotic magnetic, mechanical, and electrical symmetry for lifelike sound reproduction.
Positioned firmly in the high-end audiophile market, Clearaudio commands respect among discerning vinyl enthusiasts worldwide, serving over 80 countries with turntables that redefine standards. Its boutique reputation stems from in-house innovation and flawless German craftsmanship, appealing to collectors and serious listeners who demand reference-level performance without compromise.
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