Clearaudio
Clearaudio Accu Drive Turntable Power Supply
Best power upgrade for dedicated vinyl enthusiasts using compatible phono stages.
Elevate your listening experience with the Clearaudio Accu Drive, a sophisticated DC power supply upgrade designed exclusively for Clearaudio Basic Plus and Balance Plus phono stages. Housed in a sleek aluminum chassis, it delivers pure, clean DC battery power, effectively isolating your phono signal from AC mains noise and distortion. Its innovative circuitry intelligently monitors and charges user-replaceable NiMH batteries, ensuring optimal performance and pristine sound quality for a truly unpolluted audio signal.
$2500.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
957
/ 1637
#957 in Turntable Accessories
Price vs Category Average
+98%
Above average
Material
Aluminum chassis
/ Aluminum chassis
Who it's for
- Audiophiles seeking perfect pitch and rock-solid rotational stability
- Listeners demanding a silent background for their vinyl collection
- Purists wanting peak motor performance and reduced mechanical vibration
Who should skip it
- Minimalists looking to keep their audio rack clean and simple
- Budget-conscious hobbyists prioritizing value over incremental performance gains
- Owners of non-Clearaudio turntables seeking universal power solutions
Performance breakdown
Noise Floor Reduction
Battery isolation effectively eliminates hum and interference from AC mains.
Signal Purity
Delivers a remarkably clean DC current for high-fidelity phono amplification.
Build Quality
Robust aluminum chassis provides excellent shielding and a premium aesthetic.
System Compatibility
Limited exclusively to specific Clearaudio phono stages for targeted performance.
Maintenance Ease
User-replaceable NiMH batteries ensure long-term reliability and simple upkeep.
Power Stability
Intelligent circuitry maintains consistent voltage for uninterrupted, pristine audio playback.
Key Specs
Material
Aluminum chassis
Compatibility
Clearaudio Basic Plus and Balance Plus phono stages
Power Source
Battery Powered
Battery Type
User-replaceable NiMH batteries
Noise Reduction
Battery power isolates phono signal from AC mains
Features
- Sophisticated DC power supply upgrade
- Pure, clean DC battery power
- Eliminates AC mains noise and distortion
- Intelligent battery monitoring and charging
- Designed for optimal performance
- Premium aluminum chassis construction
- Exclusive compatibility with specific phono stages
- Lifetime technical assistance included
What customers say
Owners consistently praise the Clearaudio Accu Drive Power Supply as a transformative upgrade for their turntables. The core theme is superior sonic performance derived from remarkably stable and clean power delivery. Users report a significant reduction in background noise, resulting in greater musical detail and a blacker sonic canvas. This translates to an expanded soundstage, improved dynamics, and more articulate bass. Vocals sound more natural, and instrument separation achieves new clarity. Many consider this essential component necessary to unlock the turntable's full potential. The consensus is that the substantial investment yields sonic benefits that fully justify the cost for serious vinyl enthusiasts.
Know before you buy
The Accu Drive is engineered exclusively for use with the Clearaudio Basic Plus and Balance Plus phono stages. It is not compatible with other phono preamplifiers or turntable models.
By switching to battery power, you completely isolate your phono signal from the electrical noise and interference typically found in AC mains power. This results in a lower noise floor, allowing for greater detail and clarity in your playback.
Yes, the unit utilizes user-replaceable NiMH batteries. This ensures that you can maintain the performance of your power supply over the long term without needing to replace the entire chassis.
No, the Accu Drive features intelligent circuitry that automatically monitors and manages the battery charging process. It ensures the batteries are always ready for optimal performance without requiring any manual intervention.
Beyond its premium aesthetic, the aluminum chassis provides a robust, resonance-damped housing that helps shield the internal components from external electromagnetic interference.
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