Brand: Audio Note
The Audio Note TT-1 is a high-performance turntable designed and built by the Audio Note UK company. It is part of their heritage-inspired "Moving Coil" turntable range and represents a modern interpretation of traditional high-fidelity analogue audio reproduction.The TT-1 has a handmade, precision-machined plinth made from layers of beech plywood and synthetic solid phyllite. The turntable uses a custom-made, brass-bodied, heavy-duty AC motor, while the unique sub-platter system, featuring a non-resonant resin sub-platter and aluminum main platter, ensures minimum unwanted vibrations. The TT-1 lets you choose between a vintage modified Ortofon 2M Silver cartridge, which is a classic pick for its warmth and richness or the modern-day Audio Note Rega replica or Shelter moving coil cartridges that boast superior dynamics and low-level detail retrieval. It comes with a machined MDF chassis and dustcover in the box.In terms of sound, the Audio Note TT-1 delivers a balanced, full-bodied and detailed performance, with natural tonality, focused imaging, and excellent bass response. Overall, it is a high-end turntable with a unique design that pays tribute to the vintage and modern audio heritage.