Description

In the dead silence of the “Esoteric MagneDrive System” you will hear the sounds of a revolution taking place, making history for vinyl playback.

A 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 rotations of a magnetic driver and platter, realizing a quiet and silky-smooth rotation at an extraordinarily accurate rotation speed.

Technical Highlights

The 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.

Towards the Horizon

This turntable – with 10MHz Clock Sync capability for the motor drive unit and 3 piece independent chassis configuration – is the culmination of Esoteric’s unique design philosophy and mechanical/electronic technology.

Key Features

Esoteric’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 Specifications

Overall Dimensions: (W×H×D, including protrusions)
Main Unit: 497 × 210 × 456mm
Power Supply Unit: 445 × 132 × 270mm
Weight:
Main Unit: 45kg
Main Chassis: 17kg
Platter: 19kg
Motor Unit: 9kg
Power Supply Unit: 18kg

Spec description

Turntable section
Rotation speed	33 ⅓ rpm、45 rpm
Rotation speed adjustment range	±12% (0.1% step)
Wow and flutters	0.06% or less (W.R.M.S)
Clock input
Connector	BNC × 1
Input impedance	50Ω
Input frequency	10MHz (±10ppm)
Input level	0.5 to 1.0Vrms (sine wave)
Tone arm section (TA-9D)
Type	Dynamic balance
Overall length	326mm
Effective length	245mm
Distance between tone arm axis to spindle	230mm
Overhang	15 ±2mm
Tracking error	+2° to 1° 21′
Needle pressure range	0 to 5g (0.25g step)
VTA elevation range	0 to 10mm
Cartridge/shell balance range	6 to 38.5g
Headshell weight	16.45g
General
Power
Weight	AC 120V, 60Hz
Weight	AC 220 – 240V, 50Hz
Power consumption	8W (standby 0.4W)
Base unit
Overall dimensions (W×H×D)	497 × 215 × 436mm / 19.6” × 8.5” × 17.2” (including protrusions)
Weight	17kg / 37.5 lb.
Platter
Overall dimensions (Diameter × Height)	ø315.4 × 103mm / ø12.4” × 4.1”
Weight	19kg / 41.9 lb.
Motor unit
Overall dimensions (W×H×D)	180 × 137 × 450mm / 7.1” × 5.4” × 17.7” (including protrusions)
Weight	9kg / 19.9 lb.
Power supply unit
Overall dimensions (W×H×D)	445 × 131 × 370mm / 17.5” × 5.2” × 14.6” (including protrusions)
Weight	18kg / 39.7 lb.
Included accessories
	Installing tools Spacer block × 1 Height check guage × 1 Install guide rail (L) × 1 Install guide rail (R) × 1 Main unit protection cover × 1 Turntable sheet × 1 DC power cord× 1 Power cord × 1 Felt mats (for power supply unit) Handles × 2 Owner’s manual × 1 Tone arm TA-9D × 1 (not available on the tone arm less model) Owner’s manual for TA-9D × 1(not available on the tone arm less model) Arm base × 1(not available on the tone arm less model)