A deep dive into the T1!Esoteric hits it out of the park with their first ever turntable the Grandioso T1. This precision turntable is what we have been hoping for! An exquisite turntable for ultimate vinyl playback.In the dead silence of the “Esoteric MagneDrive System”you will hear the sounds of a revolution taking place,making history for vinyl playback.Grandioso T1A new undertaking to commemorate the 35th Anniversary of the Esoteric legacy;it’s the first-ever turntable in our history, the Grandioso T1.Accommodating a patent-registered unique contact-free drive mechanism,the “Esoteric MagneDrive System”, that inductively synchronizes the rotationsof a magnetic driver and platter, realizing a quiet and silky-smooth rotationat an extraordinarily accurate rotation speed.Newly Developed Contact-Free Drive MechanismGrandioso T1Japan Patent No. 6501130Grandioso T1Technical HighlightsThe Platter is free from any vibration.Absolutely precise platter rotation, free from any irregularities of speed, potentially caused by mechanical contacts, such as belt, rim or motor.Adjustability of sonic characteristics, by manually changing the distance between the platter and the driver.No concern for the need of replacement belts.This turntable – with 10MHz Clock Sync capability for the motor drive unit and3 piece independent chassis configuration – is the culmination of Esoteric’sunique design philosophy and mechanical/electronic technology.Key FeaturesEsoteric’s patented contact-free drive system “Esoteric MagneDrive System”Magne-Float platter greatly reduces spindle bearing friction by reducing platter’s effective mass from 19kg down to approx. 4kg.Consists of 3 separated units: main unit, motor unit, and power supply unit.High quality VCXO motor driver ensures precise platter rotation.10MHz Clock Sync capability with the Grandioso G1X Master Clock.Inverted bearing system supports smooth rotation of the platter.The Micrometer knob on the front panel provides fine-tuning capability of sonic characteristics, by adjusting the strength of magnetic force being applied from the magnetic driver to the platter.Triple layer chassis made of Aluminum and wood, effectively controls vibration.The mid-chassis is applied with beautiful high gloss piano lacquer.The isolation feet have a special damping mechanism that eliminates external vibration.Two speed control (33/45 rpm), adjustable with 0.1% order.The T1 is offered with TA-9D dynamic balance tonearm, or without tonearm configuration.Optional arm-board allows the T1 accommodates up to 3 tonearms.Key SpecificationsOverall Dimensions: (W×H×D, including protrusions) Main Unit: 497 × 210 × 456mm Power Supply Unit: 445 × 132 × 270mmWeight: Main Unit: 45kg Main Chassis: 17kg Platter: 19kg Motor Unit: 9kg Power Supply Unit: 18kg
