Turntable Details
Drive
Belt
Motor
Wow & Flutter %
Rumble [dB]
Speed
Dimensions [mm]
Platter Material
Platter Diameter [mm]
Total Weight [kg]
Tonearm
Year Built
Platter Weight [kg]
Plinth Material
Price
Additional information
Drive System
Belt-drive with a Mylar belt (multiple thickness options: 3.5 mil mastering tape, 2.5 mil leader tape, 1.5 mil VHS tape, or 0.5/0.25 mil data tape variants).
12V DC motor with precious metal brushes and sleeve bearings, housed in a silicone oil & shot-damped pod for vibration isolation.
Platter and Bearing
2" Teflon composite platter (black Teflon variant for sonic superiority), filled with silicone oil and shot for damping.
Single-ball thrust bearing for low-friction rotation.
Tonearm Compatibility
Modular arm pods: Machined from 6061-T651 aircraft aluminum billet, weighing 14 lbs each.
Accommodates 9" or 12" tonearms via customizable top plates (arm boards).
Rubberized setscrews prevent metal-to-metal contact.
Construction
Base: Solid aluminum billet, finished in automotive-grade paint or custom platings.
Weight: ~150 lbs (varies by configuration).
Performance
Speed: 33⅓ and 45 RPM (user-adjustable belt tension for fine-tuning).
Acoustic damping: Silicone oil/shot damping in platter, motor pod, and arm pods minimizes resonance.
Key Features
No factory dust cover (user must supply).
Belt tensioning: Requires manual adjustment of motor pod position for optimal startup.
Context
Positioned between the entry-level Model MG (stainless steel weight) and flagship Model XX (half-ton stand-mounted design).
Praised for "lifelike bloom, air, and focus" in reviews, with exceptional soundstage depth/width.