Turntable Details
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Belt
Motor
Wow & Flutter %
Rumble [dB]
Speed
Dimensions [mm]
Platter Material
Platter Diameter [mm]
Total Weight [kg]
Tonearm
Year Built
Platter Weight [kg]
Plinth Material
Price
$300000
Additional information
Goldmund Reference Turntable (Original - 1982):
This state-of-the-art turntable used computer-controlled motor speed regulation to ensure accuracy within a claimed 0.01%.
It used the T3 Tonearm technology.
The Goldmund Studio Turntable LP was selected by the Absolute Sound (TAS) in 1983 as one of the 12 Analog Components That Shook the Audio World.
Goldmund Reference II (2007):
This model was a limited edition of 25 pieces.
It used the T8 linear tonearm and could receive up to 3 pivoting arms in total.
The platter was machined to a hundredth of a millimeter.
The motor was vibration-shielded by 15kg of brass
It featured Teflon-insulated signal-carrying electronic.
It had a cog-free motor with the lowest electrical and mechanical noise.
It used a liquid-nitrogen-rectified belt.
It had touch controls integrated into the tabletop.
The specially designed new Goldmund T8 straight-line tonearm had a total weight of 7 kg.
Goldmund Reference Anniversary:
It incorporates solutions to the problems of vinyl disc replay.
Its massive plinth measured 600x540x750mm.
The plinth and integral ‘support table’ were finished in gold-plated brass, black anodized aluminum, steel, and black methacrylate.
Production was limited to 300 units.
The Goldmund Reference turntables are known for their blend of advanced design, Swiss craftsmanship, and optimized mechanical grounding for vibration transfer