Entry-level audiophile belt-driven turntable with 8.6" aluminum tonearm
Turntable innovation for vinyl starters with class-leading sound quality!
A quiet-running synchronous motor with silicone belt is driving a low-resonance platter made from MDF. A new motor control with DC power supply minimizes unwanted vibration effectively. The main platter bearing consists of stainless steel spindle and bronze bushing with Teflon bottom to secure low friction.
The main chassis is made from lightweight, but very stiff particle board.
Essential II utilizes a straight 8,6“ aluminium tonearm design made from a single piece of aluminium with sapphire bearings, which offers a far better "plug & play“ solution, than it‘s predecessor. Special feet effectively decouples the turntable from the surface.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Speed
33, 45 (manual speed change)
Principle
Belt drive
Speed variance
33: 0,14% 45: 0,25%
Wow & flutter
0,12%
Platter
300mm MDF with felt mat (0,8kg)
Main bearing
Stainless steel
Tonearm
8,6” aluminium
Effective arm length
218,5 mm
Overhang
22,0 mm
Effective tonearmmass
8,0gr
Counterweight for mass
3 - 5,5g (included)
Tracking force range
0 - 25 mn (OM5 18 mn recommended)
Included accessory
Power supply, dust cover
Power consumption
4,5 watts
Dimensions (WxHxD)
420 x 112 x 330 mm / 16.5 x 4.4 x 13 in
Weight (net)
4,0 kg / 8 lbs
Finish
Matte Red, White or Black