Product Description
Overture is proud to introduce the Esoteric Grandioso T1 Turntable. 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. Includes the Grandioso PS1 power supply provided as an option for the K1X CD/SACD player. providing the T1 with the ultimate in power stability.
Esoteric MagneDrive System
A new undertaking to commemorate the 35th Anniversary of the Esoteric legacy; Above all, it’s the first-ever turntable in our history, the Esoteric 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. In other words, this is a smooth turntable.
Newly Developed Contact-Free Drive Mechanism on the Esoteric Grandioso T1 Turntable
Japan Patent No. 6501130
Technical Highlights
- Firstly, The Platter is free from any vibration.
- Secondly, Absolutely precise platter rotation, free from any irregularities of speed, potentially caused by mechanical contacts, such as belt, rim or motor.
- Thirdly, Adjustability of sonic characteristics, by manually changing the distance between the platter and the driver.
- Lastly, No concern for the need of replacement belts.
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 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.
- Moreover, the Optional arm-board allows the Esoteric Grandioso T1 Turntable to accommodate up to 3 tonearms.
