Esoteric is pleased to announce the launch of the T-01 analog turntable, featuring ESOTERIC’s proprietary non-contact drive technology, ESOTERIC MagneDrive. Shipping is scheduled to begin at the end of September.
Silence. Precision. Motion.
ESOTERIC’s Proprietary Non-Contact Drive Technology: “ESOTERIC MagneDrive”
Exceptional silence, uncompromising precision, and dynamic high torque unleash the full power of music.
Four years after the debut of the Grandioso T1, ESOTERIC’s analog revolution continues.
ESOTERIC’s proprietary non-contact drive technology, the ESOTERIC MagneDrive System, was first introduced in the Grandioso T1, the company’s first analog turntable created to commemorate its 35th anniversary. Its exceptionally quiet rotational performance and dynamic sound, made possible by its high-torque drive system, brought a new dimension to analog playback.
The T-01 inherits the Grandioso T1’s distinctive design philosophy, including a motor driver with 10 MHz clock synchronization and a three-layer cabinet constructed from aluminum and MDF. At the same time, the MagneDrive System has been integrated directly into the chassis, while the power supply has been downsized into a separate unit, creating a convenient two-piece configuration that simplifies installation.
Combining precision mechanical engineering with advanced electronics, the T-01 faithfully reproduces the original master sound with breathtaking realism, musical energy, and emotional depth.
Key Features
- Proprietary, patented non-contact drive technology: ESOTERIC MagneDrive System
- Powerful drive torque with minimized rotational noise
- MagneFloat platter design significantly reduces frictional resistance in the bearing
- Easy-to-install integrated design with the MagneDrive System built into the chassis
- Built-in motor unit featuring a Vibration Absorber Case
- Two-piece configuration with the power supply separated from the main chassis
- Motor driver equipped with a high-quality Master Sound Discrete Clock for precise rotational control
- 10 MHz clock synchronization with high-precision master clock generators, including the G-01XD and G-05
- Inverted bearing design, with the platter’s pivot point positioned close to the record surface for improved rotational stability
- Three-layer chassis constructed from aluminum and wood for effective vibration control
- Mid-chassis finished in a beautiful high-gloss piano finish
- Newly developed isolation feet that integrate the spike, cup, and damper into a single unit
- Two-speed operation: 33⅓ and 45 rpm, with fine speed adjustment in 0.1% increments
- Equipped with the TA-9S static-balance tonearm; an arm-less configuration is also available to order
- Optional arm-base kits allow installation of up to two additional tonearms
