{"id":170170,"date":"2023-09-28T05:33:37","date_gmt":"2023-09-28T04:33:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=170170"},"modified":"2023-10-18T05:55:22","modified_gmt":"2023-10-18T04:55:22","slug":"esoteric-launches-grandioso-t1-turntable-with-magnedrive-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/hi-fi\/esoteric-launches-grandioso-t1-turntable-with-magnedrive-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Esoteric launches Grandioso T1 turntable with MagneDrive System"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Grandioso T1 turntable was created in honor of the 35th anniversary of the Esoteric brand and is the first analog device in the company\u2019s history.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10545\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/218_techweek.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/218_techweek.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/222_techweek.jpg 364w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/223_techweek.jpg 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It is based on a registered patent (Japan Patent No. 6501130) for a non-contact disk drive mechanism &#8211; \u201cEsoteric MagneDrive System\u201d, which inductively synchronizes the rotation of the magnetic drive and the support disk, ensuring silent movement with high rotation speed accuracy.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10546\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/219_techweek.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/219_techweek.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/224_techweek.jpg 381w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/225_techweek.jpg 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"516\" \/><\/p>\n<p>At the same time, the support disk is free from any vibrations and there are no worries about the need to replace the belt.\u00a0The motor drive is synchronized at a clock frequency of 10 MHz.\u00a0The entire system is assembled in an independent configuration.\u00a0According to the company, it &#8220;is the culmination of Esoteric&#8217;s unique design philosophy and mechanical\/electronic technology.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10547 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/220_techweek.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/220_techweek.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/226_techweek.jpg 273w\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The player consists of 3 separate blocks: the main one, the motor and the power supply.\u00a0The VCXO (Voltage Controlled Crystal Oscillator) motor drive ensures precise rotation of the platter.\u00a0It is possible to synchronize at a frequency of 10 MHz with the Grandioso G1X Master Clock clock generator.\u00a0A micrometer knob on the front panel allows fine adjustment of sound characteristics by changing the strength of the magnetic field applied by the driver to the disc.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10548 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/221_techweek.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/221_techweek.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/227_techweek.jpg 273w\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The three-layer chassis made of aluminum and wood allows for effective vibration control.\u00a0The middle chassis is finished in beautiful piano lacquer.\u00a0Vibration-isolating mounts have a special damping mechanism to suppress external vibrations.\u00a0Two rotation speeds (33\/45 rpm), adjustable with an accuracy of 0.1%.\u00a0The T1 is available with or without the dynamically balanced TA-9D tonearm.\u00a0Optional tonearm pads allow you to mount up to 3 tonearms on the T1.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Grandioso T1 turntable was created in honor of the 35th anniversary of the Esoteric brand and is the first analog device in the company\u2019s history. 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