A new undertaking to commemorate the 35th Anniversary of the Esoteric legacy; it’s the first-ever turntable in our history.
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”, inductively synchronizes a magnetic driver's and platter's rotations, realizing a quiet and silky-smooth rotation at an extraordinarily accurate rotation speed.
- The Platter is free from any vibration.
- Exact 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.
- There is no concern about the need for replacement belts.
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.
- Esoteric’s patented contact-free drive system “Esoteric MagneDrive System”
- Magne-Float platter greatly reduces spindle bearing friction by reducing the platter’s effective mass from 19kg down to approx. 4kg.
- Consists of 3 separate units: the main unit, the motor unit, and the power supply unit.
- A high-quality VCXO motor driver ensures precise platter rotation.
- 10MHz Clock Sync capability with the Grandioso G1X Master Clock.
- The inverted bearing system supports the 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.
- A triple-layer chassis made of Aluminum and wood effectively controls vibration.
- The mid-chassis is applied with beautiful high-gross 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 to accommodate up to 3 tonearms.
Spec description
Turntable section:
Rotation speed- 33 1/3 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 x1
Input impedance- 50Ω
Input frequency- 10MHz (±10ppm)
Input level- 0.5 to 1.0Vrms (sine wave)
Toen arm section (TA-9D):
Type- Dynamic balance
Overall length- 326mm
Effective length- 245mm
Distance between tonearm atiz 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 220-240, 50Hz
Power consumption- 8W (standby 0.4W)
Base unit
Overall dimensions- 497 x 215 x 436mm / 19.6" x 8.5" x 17.2" (including protrustions)
Weight- 17kg/37.5 lb.
Platter
Overall dimensions (Diameter x Height)- ø315.4 x 103mm / ø12.4" x 4.1"
Weight- 19kg/41.9 lb.
Motor unit
Overall dimensions (WxHxD)- 180 x 137 x 450mm / 7.1" x 5.4" x 17.7" (including protrusions)
Weight- 9kg/19.9 lb.
Power supply unit
Overall dimensions (WxHxD)- 445 x 131 x 370mm / 17.5" x 5.2" x 14.6" (including protrusions)
Weight- 18kg/39.7 lb.
Included accessories-
Installing tools
Spacer block x1
Height check gauge x1
Install guide rail (L) x1
Install guide rail (R) x1
Main unit protection cover x1
Turntable sheet x1
DC power cord x1
Power cord x1
Felt mats (for power supply unit)
Handles x2
Owner's manual x1
Tonearm TA-9D x1 (not available on the tone armless model)
Owner's manual for TA-9D x1 (not available on the tone armless model)
Arm base x1 (not available on the tone armless model)
