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, including 3.5 mil mastering tape and 0.25 mil data tape variants).
12V DC motor with precious metal brushes, housed in a silicone oil & shot-damped pod for vibration isolation.
Platter and Bearing
Stainless steel platter filled with silicone oil and lead shot for active damping.
Single-ball thrust bearing for low-friction rotation.
Construction
Base: Machined from 6061-T651 aircraft aluminum billet, with 30% more mass than the Model D for enhanced passive damping.
Damping: Larger cavities for silicone oil/shot compared to the Model D, improving resonance control.
Weight: ~150 lbs (varies by configuration).
Tonearm Compatibility
Modular arm pods: Machined aluminum, accommodating 9" or 12" tonearms (e.g., Triplanar Ultimate 12).
Rubberized setscrews eliminate metal-to-metal contact.
Performance
Speeds: 33⅓ and 45 RPM (user-adjustable belt tension).
Acoustic damping: Silicone oil/shot in platter, motor pod, and arm pods minimizes resonance.
Key Features
No factory dust cover (user-supplied).
Finish options: Automotive-grade paint or custom platings (e.g., metallic champagne).
Context
Positioned between the Model D (Teflon platter) and flagship Model XX (half-ton stand-mounted design).
Praised for "lifelike bloom and imaging" in reviews, often paired with high-end cartridges like the Transfiguration Proteus.