Nottingham Analogue Mentor Reference

• Type: High-end manual turntable

• Drive Method: Belt drive

• Speeds: 33 1/3 RPM and 45 RPM

• Bearing: Oil-pumping lead-bronze main bearing with a hardened steel spindle

• Platter Material: Heavy, thick metal platter

• Platter Diameter: Not specified

• Platter Weight: Not specified

• Dimensions: Not specified

• Weight: Not specified

Performance Metrics

• Wow and Flutter: Not specified

• Signal to Noise Ratio: Not specified

Tonearm and Cartridge

• Tonearm Type: Compatible with Nottingham Analogue's unipivot tonearms, such as the Mentor tonearm

• Cartridge Compatibility: Moving magnet and moving coil cartridges

• Recommended Cartridge Output: Not specified

• Tracking Force: 1.5 to 2.5 grams (dependent on cartridge)

Power and Connectivity

• Power Consumption: Not specified

• Power Supply: External motor housing; motor remains powered at all times

• Outputs: RCA outputs (no specific details on phono stage)

Additional Features

• Motor Operation: No on/off switch; platter must be started and stopped manually

• Upgrade Options:
  Optional Wave Mechanic outboard power supply for improved speed stability
  Heavy Duty (HD) upgrade kit for enhanced performance

• Second Tonearm Option: Not available for this model