Turntable Details
Drive
Idler
Motor
Wow & Flutter %
0.05
Rumble [dB]
-58
Speed
33, 45, 78
Dimensions [mm]
Platter Material
Platter Diameter [mm]
440.0
Total Weight [kg]
Tonearm
Year Built
41.00
1950
Platter Weight [kg]
Plinth Material
Price
Additional information
The EMT 927 is a professional studio turntable known for its robust construction and high quality. Introduced in 1952, it was designed to meet the needs of broadcasting services requiring playback of 16-inch records and was manufactured by EMT in large numbers after the EMT R 35 and EMT R 80 S models. It features an aluminum chassis measuring 67.5 x 52 x 21.5 cm and weighing over 40 kilograms, with a 44 cm diameter platter that rotates on a precision ball bearing. The motor, which looks like an industrial motor, is 13.5 cm in diameter and 20 cm long, and a three-step pulley mounted on the motor axis transfers power to the platter via a precision idler.
The EMT 927 is often referred to as the "Rolls Royce" of turntables due to its exceptional build quality and performance. It is known for its detailed idler drive, which ensures accurate playback speed and competent bass reproduction. The turntable's stability and precise sound reproduction make it highly sought after by audiophiles and collectors.
EMT 927A st: A stereo version of the EMT 927, introduced later, featuring an optical groove indicator, Ortofon RMA 297 stereo tonearm, and an original EMT 139st stereo phono tube equalizer amplifier.
EMT 930: A more economical version of the EMT 927, designed to reach more stations and studios.
EMT 139st: A stereo phono tube equalizer amplifier often paired with the EMT 927 for optimal sound reproduction.