Turntable Details
Drive
Belt
Motor
DC
Wow & Flutter %
Rumble [dB]
Speed
33, 45
Dimensions [mm]
Platter Material
Platter Diameter [mm]
Total Weight [kg]
Tonearm
Year Built
Platter Weight [kg]
Plinth Material
Price
€1400 (2014)
Additional information
Type: Belt-driven turntable with a non-decoupled design.
Drive Method: Belt drive with an ironless DC motor featuring no cogging effect, housed in a separate acrylic pod to reduce vibration transmission.
Platter: Made from a proprietary material designed to reduce internal stress, fitted with a blackened cork mat.
Speeds: Supports 33 1/3 and 45 RPM playback with electronic switching via a knob on the motor housing.
Wow and Flutter: Approximately 0.05% (as seen in similar models).
Rumble: Minimized by the design and suspension system.
Tonearm: Compatible with various tonearms, including the Origin Live Onyx and Rega arms. The armboard can accommodate 9.5″ and 12″ tonearms.
Suspension System: Non-decoupled design with a complex chassis featuring black acrylic and aluminum components. The sub-chassis is mounted to the base via a single bolt near the main bearing, with cork decoupling used to reduce vibration.
Bearing: Bushing-mounted bearing spindle with a tapered steel shaft and hardened ball riding on a thrust pad.
Dimensions: Not specified for the MKIII, but similar to other Aurora models, with a tripod footprint and semi-circle ledges.
Weight: Not specified, but likely substantial due to the materials used.
Power Supply: External power supply, with an optional large outboard power supply featuring a toroidal transformer available for upgrade.
Additional Features:
High-quality cables used in the motor circuitry.
Special plastic pulley for maximum belt grip.
Compatible with various cartridges, allowing users to upgrade or replace the original cartridge for different sound preferences.