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Pear Audio Analogue Kid Thomas

Turntable Details

Drive

Belt

Motor

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

Additional information

  • 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: Heavy, 2.5-inch thick platter made from aluminum alloy, weighing approximately 25 lbs.

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

  • Tonearm: Typically paired with the Cornet 2 tonearm, which is a unipivot design. The tonearm specifications include:
    Distance from tone arm center to spindle: 222 mm
    Effective mass: 12.50 grams
    Arm length: 295 mm (or 29.5 cm as mentioned in some sources, likely a typographical error)
    Tonearm effective length: 239 mm.

  • Suspension System: Double-layer solid wood plinth with polymer or Sorbothane discs between the plinths for damping and isolation. The lower plinth supports the substantial bearing assembly.

  • Dimensions: 19.75″ (505mm) W by 6″ (155mm) H by 14″ (360mm) D.

  • Weight: Approximately 70 lbs for the turntable itself.

  • Power Supply: External ultra-linear power supply available as an option, which allows for precise speed adjustment.

  • Additional Features:
    The plinth is made from an attractive but unspecified wood, chosen for its resonance characteristics.
    The motor housing is designed to minimize vibration transfer to the platter.
    The design emphasizes resonance control and material phasing to achieve sonic harmony

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