Turntable Details
Drive
Belt
Motor
DC
Wow & Flutter %
0.05
Rumble [dB]
Speed
33, 45
Dimensions [mm]
Platter Material
Platter Diameter [mm]
Total Weight [kg]
Tonearm
Year Built
11.5
Platter Weight [kg]
Plinth Material
Price
Additional information
Type: Belt-driven turntable with a mass-loaded plinth.
Drive Method: Belt drive with a high-grade Swiss DC motor, specifically the DC200, which offers double the torque of the Aurora's DC100 motor. The motor features ironless cores to eliminate eddy currents, ensuring low vibration and speed stability.
Platter: Multi-layer platter, with the thicker layer being acrylic and a black layer fixed to it, which is considered the "secret sauce" in this design. This platter is designed to improve dynamics and bass performance.
Speeds: Supports 33 1/3 and 45 RPM playback with electronic switching via a single knob, eliminating the need for belt/platter changes.
Wow and Flutter: Vanishingly low due to the advanced motor control system and reflective strip on the platter's underside for speed consistency.
Rumble: Minimized by the suspension system.
Tonearm: Compatible with various tonearms, including the Origin Live Illustrious arm. The armboard is decoupled from the rest of the turntable for optimal performance.
Suspension System: Unique suspension design that avoids both the softening of leading edges often found in suspended designs and the hardness in many non-suspended designs. This results in superior pitch, rhythm, and timing, along with rock-solid imaging and reduced coloration.
Bearing: Ultra-low friction bearing, such as the MK4 bearing, featuring a tungsten carbide ball centered on a hardened thrust pad for low friction and long life.
Dimensions: Overall dimensions with a 9.5" arm are approximately 49 x 36 x 17 cm, and with a 12" arm, approximately 55 x 36 x 17 cm.
Weight: Approximately 11.5 kg.
Power Supply: High-specification power supply with a new PCB in the PSU, offering improved speed stability and sonic performance compared to previous models.
Additional Features:
Heavy inertia discs to reduce vibration.
Special plastic pulley for maximum belt grip, enhancing definition and dynamics.
High-quality cables from premium suppliers used in the motor circuitry.
Compatible with various cartridges, allowing users to upgrade or replace the original cartridge for different sound preferences.