Pear Audio Analogue Kid Howard

Type: Belt-driven turntable with manual operation.

Drive Method: Belt drive system using a low-torque AC synchronous motor that requires manual assistance to start the platter spinning.

Platter: 17-lb aluminum-alloy platter with a uniform thickness, fitted with a stainless-steel bearing spindle 0.4" in diameter. The spindle's business end is machined to a unique shape, described as a "nub," which contacts a convex thrust pad in the brass bearing well containing a light oil bath.

Speeds: Supports 33 1/3 and 45 RPM playback.

Tonearm: Typically paired with the Cornet 2 tonearm, which is a unipivot design. The Cornet 2 specifications include:
Spindle-to-pivot length: 222 mm.
Effective length: Approximately 234 mm (including overhang).
Arm material: Carbon fiber armtube, aluminum alloy headshell, and brass counterweight.
Skating compensation: Uncalibrated falling-weight type using a lightweight metal lever.

Suspension System: The plinth is not suspended but features a mechanical speed enhancer—a rubber pipe that lightly brushes against the underside of the platter to increase rotational stability.

Dimensions: Not specified in detail, but the plinth is a single-layer, 1.75"-thick solid wood design with a U-shaped cutout for the motor pod.

Weight: The platter weighs 17 lbs, while the overall weight is not specified.

Power Supply: External power supply. An optional outboard power supply is available for improved performance and speed adjustment.

Additional Features:
The motor pod is adjustable in height and features a stepped plastic pulley for belt drive.
The design emphasizes resonance control and material phasing for sonic harmony.
Available in natural wood and satin black finishes