Audio Note Ginga

The Audio Note Ginga turntable is a high-end analogue music reproduction system designed by Hiroyasu Kondo San. It is a string drive turntable system that sets new standards for the reproduction of analogue music.

Key Features:

• String Drive System: The Ginga turntable uses a knotless cotton string to realize smooth and vibration-free rotation.

• Oversize Bearing: An oversize bearing is used in the Ginga, with a center pole of φ25 and super hard bearing to support the large-sized spindle rotor.

• 4 Pole Synchronous Motor: A large 4 pole synchronous motor is used for best sound quality, with low-noise and low vibration achieved by double-floating structure.

• Tone Arm: The Ginga turntable comes with a modified SME tonearm, the KONDO V-12, which is specially ordered from SME UK.

• Power Supply: The motor is driven by an ideal power supply, with a CR oscillating circuit composed of SIN, COS wave generators with dual channels high power low distortion amplifier.

Design and Build:

• Base: The base of the Ginga turntable utilizes six different metal and acrylic materials, resulting in a visually stunning design.

• Platter Clamp and Outer Ring Clamp: The Ginga comes with a platter clamp and an outer ring clamp to eliminate any warps that might distort the music.

Availability and Price:

• Limited Production: The Ginga turntable is incredibly difficult to produce, with only a few units available due to the exacting specifications of the manufacturer.

• Price: The Ginga turntable has a price tag of $110,000, which covers the turntable, platter clamp, and outer ring clamp. A modified SME tonearm is available for an additional cost.