To commemorate ESOTERIC’s 35th anniversary, the company has embarked on a bold new venture: the brand’s first analog turntable, the Grandioso T1. It features the patented, proprietary non-contact drive system known as the ESOTERIC MagneDrive System.
By synchronizing the magnetic driver and platter through magnetic force – without any physical contact – the T1 achieves exceptionally accurate and ultra-quiet rotation.
- Magnetic-float platter dramatically reduces bearing friction.
- Three-piece construction: main unit, motor unit, and power supply.
- Equipped with a high-grade VCXO motor driver for precise rotational accuracy.
- Supports 10 MHz clock synchronization with the high-precision master clock Grandioso G1X.
- Inverted bearing design places the platter’s pivot point close to the record surface for enhanced rotational stability.
- Front-panel micrometer enables fine tonal tuning by adjusting the magnetic driver’s transmission torque.
- Three-layer chassis of aluminum and wood provides effective vibration control.
- Special damping isolation feet minimize external vibrations.
- Supports 33 and 45 rpm, with rotational speed adjustable in 0.1% increments.