The T2 turntable sensibly enhances our critically acclaimed T1 formula. It introduces new audiophile features & sets a higher standard of performance in its class & price range! The T2’s motor drives the flat belt that in turn drives the anti-resonant sub-platter. The sub-platter is mounted to an ultra-precise main bearing comprised of a hardened steel axle in brass bushing (machined to a tolerance of 0.001mm!). The T2’s tonearm has been improved for better cartridge geometry. Still a one-piece aluminum design, its effective length improves to 9″. The T2 includes the acclaimed high-value Sumiko Rainier MM phono cartridge which synergizes beautifully with the sonic characteristics of the turntable. The T2 uses gold-plated RCA outputs that are wired symmetrically (aka ‘balanced’) in the RCA junction box. The T2 introduces new audiophile features & sets a higher standard of performance in its class & price range! The elegantly crafted CNC-machined plinth has been expanded in size to enhance stability & tonearm geometry. Available in 3 striking finishes (gloss black, satin white or Walnut laminate), no plastic is used in its construction! Also free of resonant hollow spaces, it effectively prevents unwanted vibration within the chassis. Compared to the T1, the glass platter is thicker & heavier which ensures a zero-resonance design that eliminates the shortcomings associated with plastic or cheap steel alternatives. Purpose-selected turntable feet effectively isolate the T2 from ambient vibrations in the vicinity of your hi-fi system. The T2’s motor and drive system remain identical to those found in the T1. The motor drives the flat belt that in turn drives the anti-resonant sub-platter. The sub-platter is mounted to an ultra-precise main bearing comprised of a hardened steel axle in brass bushing (machined to a tolerance of 0.001mm!). Where most alternative products use unregulated DC motors with wide speed fluctuations, the T2 uses our electronically-regulated precision-speed AC motor. Electronic speed change between 33 and 45rpm is accessible with the rocker switch as well! All told, it’s a highly-stable & ultra-low-noise drive system. The T2’s tonearm has been improved for better cartridge geometry. Still a one-piece aluminum design, its effective length improves to 9″. It adds an updated low-friction bearing to accommodate the increased length and diameter for absolute accuracy in use. Aside from clean aesthetics, the integrated headshell is a key player in minimizing armtube resonance (bonded headshells have adverse effects in terms of resonance). The T2 also features user-friendly spring-based anti-skating for fast and accurate setup. The pre-installed Sumiko Rainier MM cartridge is factory-aligned with the tracking force set.