Essential III
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The starter turntable of choice for audiophiles the world over! Â
The new Essential III builds on the successes of the Essential II. The Essential II is a fabulous sounding turntable. It’s the least expensive turntable on the market that includes both a high precision main bearing and a solid, adjustable tonearm that’s based on the award winning Debut design. It’s become the starter turntable of choice for audiophiles the world over.Â
The new Essential III adds some nice upgrades compared to the Essential II. Cosmetically, the Essential III takes a cue from the award winning Debut Carbon DC, with a lustrous high-gloss finish that’s available in Black, Red, or White. The platter also gets an upgrade: it’s constructed of a dense MDF for minimal resonance and finished in a high-gloss piano black. The visual effect is striking, especially on the Red and White tables where the high-gloss platter contrasts nicely with the plinth. It looks really spectacular if you display it with some fun colored vinyl to accentuate the colors! The adjustable 8.6” one-piece aluminum tonearm is significantly more sophisticated than anything close to its price range, and utilizes sapphire bearings for minimal friction and many years of reliable performance. The Essential III also includes a factory mounted/aligned Ortofon OM10 cartridge. You won’t find a better performing, better matched cartridge/tonearm combination in this price range. Â
The main platter bearing is precision machined high grade stainless steel and the drive pulley is crafted from aluminum. A new DC motor speed controller board regulates the platter speed and the Essential III now includes Connect it E interconnect hardwired directly to the output.
*Not compatible with Speed Box S or Speed Box DS. Â
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
SpeedÂ
33, 45 (manual speed change)
PrincipleÂ
Belt drive
Speed varianceÂ
33: .21% 45: .19%Â
Wow & flutterÂ
33: .70% Â Â 45: .60%
PlatterÂ
300mm MDF with felt mat
Main bearingÂ
Stainless steel
Tonearm
8.6” aluminiumÂ
Effective arm lengthÂ
218.5 mmÂ
OverhangÂ
22 mm
Effective tonearm massÂ
8 gr
Counterweight
for mass 3 - 5.5g (included)
Tracking force rangeÂ
0 - 2.5 grams (OM10 1.8 grams recommended)
Included accessoryÂ
Power supply, dust coverÂ
Power consumptionÂ
4.5 watts
Dimensions
(WxHxD) 16.5 x 4.4 x 13 in
Weight
(net) 11 lbs
Finish
High Gloss Red, White or Black