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By Esoteric

T-01

MagneDrive Analogue Turntable

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  • Contact-free MagneDrive

    Magnetic drive isolates the platter from drive vibration.

  • Magne-Float platter

    Magnetic support reduces the effective load on the inverted bearing.

  • 10 MHz clock input

    External reference synchronisation alongside the discrete motor clock.

  • Flexible tonearm configuration

    TA-9S or armless setup, with optional support for two arms.

Product details

Esoteric’s T-01 brings technology from the Grandioso T1 into a more compact, two-unit analogue platform. The patented MagneDrive system rotates the platter without physical contact between the drive mechanism and platter, limiting vibration transfer.

Magnetic drive and platter support

Magne-Float magnetic support reduces the 13 kg platter’s effective bearing load to approximately 4 kg. An inverted bearing, triple-layer aluminium-and-wood chassis, piano-lacquer centre section and integrated isolation feet provide a stable mechanical foundation. A separate power supply isolates power circuitry from the turntable.

Clock precision and tonearm flexibility

The Master Sound Discrete Clock motor driver supports an external 10 MHz reference through BNC. Speed settings cover 33⅓ and 45 rpm with ±12.5% adjustment in 0.1% increments. T-01 is available with the TA-9S static-balance tonearm or without a tonearm, and can accommodate a second arm with optional arm boards. Cartridge and tonearm configuration can be selected separately; photographs showing two arms illustrate an optional configuration. Launched in September 2026.

Specifications

Drive
Esoteric MagneDrive contact-free magnetic drive
Platter
13 kg; Magne-Float support reduces effective bearing load to approximately 4 kg
Bearing
Inverted bearing
Chassis
Triple-layer aluminium and wood; piano-lacquer centre chassis
Speeds
33⅓ and 45 rpm
Speed adjustment
±12.5%; 0.1% increments
Wow and flutter
≤0.06% WRMS
Motor driver
Master Sound Discrete Clock
Clock input
1 × BNC; 10 MHz ±10 ppm; 50 Ω; 0.5–1.0 Vrms sine wave
Tonearm options
TA-9S static-balanced tonearm; armless configuration; optional second-arm boards
TA-9S effective length
232 mm
TA-9S overhang / offset
16 mm / 22.5°
TA-9S tracking force
0–3 g in 0.25 g steps
Cartridge and headshell balance range
15–32 g including headshell
Power consumption
9 W; 0.3 W standby

Dimensions

Main unit with tonearm (W × H × D)
539 × 206 × 432 mm including protrusions
Main unit without tonearm (W × H × D)
517 × 185 × 432 mm including protrusions
Power supply (W × H × D)
146 × 128 × 353 mm
Main unit weight
35 kg: 22 kg base and 13 kg platter
Power supply weight
7 kg