{"product_id":"transrotor-orion-reference-fmd-turntable-the-grid-hifi-copy","title":"Transrotor Tourbillon FMD Turntable | The Grid HiFi","description":"\u003ch1 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eTransrotor Tourbillon FMD Turntable\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"no-scrollbar flex min-h-36 flex-nowrap gap-0.5 overflow-auto sm:gap-1 sm:overflow-hidden xl:min-h-44 mt-1 mb-5 not-first:mt-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"border-token-border-default relative w-32 shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border-[0.5px] md:shrink max-h-64 sm:w-[calc((100%-0.5rem)\/3)] rounded-s-xl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/search-image @container\/search-image relative rounded-[inherit] h-full w-full\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"border-token-border-default relative w-32 shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border-[0.5px] md:shrink max-h-64 sm:w-[calc((100%-0.5rem)\/3)]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/search-image @container\/search-image relative rounded-[inherit] h-full w-full\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"border-token-border-default relative w-32 shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border-[0.5px] md:shrink max-h-64 sm:w-[calc((100%-0.5rem)\/3)] rounded-e-xl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/search-image @container\/search-image relative rounded-[inherit] h-full w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pointer-events-none absolute inset-x-2 bottom-2 z-10 flex max-w-[calc(100%-1rem)] flex-wrap items-end justify-end gap-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shrink-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex items-center gap-1 rounded-full px-2 py-1.5 text-white backdrop-blur-md backdrop-brightness-75\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eComplex. Elaborate. Extraordinary.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe name \u003cstrong\u003eTourbillon\u003c\/strong\u003e is no accident.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTransrotor draws its inspiration from the legendary tourbillon mechanisms of fine mechanical watches—extraordinary machines in which complexity exists in pursuit of precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTourbillon FMD\u003c\/strong\u003e applies that same philosophy to analog playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAn immense \u003cstrong\u003e80 mm-thick acrylic platter\u003c\/strong\u003e sits above a substantial acrylic-and-aluminum structure. Below it, a solid aluminum block houses \u003cstrong\u003ethree motors\u003c\/strong\u003e, while Transrotor's Free Magnet Drive provides contactless magnetic coupling between the drive system and platter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA weighted flywheel adds another element to the architecture, while support for as many as three tonearms transforms the Tourbillon into a platform capable of supporting an extraordinary analog collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e43 kg—nearly 95 pounds—the Tourbillon FMD is not simply a turntable. It is a mechanical instrument built to be the centerpiece of a reference analog system.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eInspired by Haute Horlogerie\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"no-scrollbar flex min-h-36 flex-nowrap gap-0.5 overflow-auto sm:gap-1 sm:overflow-hidden xl:min-h-44 mt-1 mb-5 not-first:mt-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"border-token-border-default relative w-32 shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border-[0.5px] md:shrink max-h-64 sm:w-[calc((100%-0.5rem)\/3)] rounded-s-xl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/search-image @container\/search-image relative rounded-[inherit] h-full w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"https:\/\/images.openai.com\/static-rsc-4\/gao9UBqIe_P6rC3QylkIVCVRcfn6P2Fe-UtmnrwOZgLkXqnF1WbMrENvy8nPnVnydIlcGl5htiU_3cw4JDFcjyNVz7TmdFEuJYQ6V7mWgKGXmsw1Kj0-oUm8i3OU2Br0T6P4C9FsQWgq7jV4Zxg0vH-_RpRHyyLgsX_iW7RDURUIBbbGjnG9cfPggI4RS-bi?purpose=fullsize\" class=\"bg-token-main-surface-tertiary m-0 h-full w-full object-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/images.openai.com\/static-rsc-4\/HeiYUQpvZ-bdUnCSMCcJdik0rxvpnYHr_bx0YWP1IcqRt6ZlQFTrrcJ96uYMJnnpXiXFr6Vq4uzy4bXiQ0NLIAuiW6sB-CdT4Ya12v2b59KVUmvdI5ZH1991Jm37uEsXicVWnptxb09zI7kl3nGT62ca5jdSeCP6kVSBVqEakuk?purpose=inline\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"border-token-border-default relative w-32 shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border-[0.5px] md:shrink max-h-64 sm:w-[calc((100%-0.5rem)\/3)]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/search-image @container\/search-image relative rounded-[inherit] h-full w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"absolute end-2 top-2 z-10\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"border-token-border-default relative w-32 shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border-[0.5px] md:shrink max-h-64 sm:w-[calc((100%-0.5rem)\/3)] rounded-e-xl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/search-image @container\/search-image relative rounded-[inherit] h-full w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"https:\/\/images.openai.com\/static-rsc-4\/DN3Lk3uV4OzO9f20VijFOXpiQqMxs16aH6oEZDsDZWaX8xYQ92MHhSiIvvzFAy_4_4oohFOvoWvSywVzQZ-DiunSOrag849h2vRZHHI48wUD80AP5rRJgEBB2Y_MPpxeGFs5p54WlTBseoDnm_SxYQNY3e1cM2ldwaAKL3LyHTnrrDxRzYnmniXdUXF5EALg?purpose=fullsize\" class=\"bg-token-main-surface-tertiary m-0 h-full w-full object-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/images.openai.com\/static-rsc-4\/yVaAcg1fCulp_8UT1h96yaisaOpYHwUKB63HsOhTtDrK5SVo3UkZ9Z7MTTNx8Q_U5hkWehPyDiywz2yozTlviSMmXDvhuIfvM4hDiwkWXBb96s8qE1tu_qgd5a2cQDkPttU2bfNtVyAKwewVHD_dYp9MOZR8aFZ2flex58x2wlw?purpose=inline\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"absolute end-2 top-2 z-10\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe tourbillon was developed in watchmaking as an extraordinarily sophisticated mechanical solution in the pursuit of precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTransrotor deliberately borrows the name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe connection makes sense the moment you look at the Tourbillon FMD. Motors, belts, acrylic, polished metal, magnetic coupling, a weighted flywheel and massive rotating components aren't hidden inside a conventional enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe mechanism is the design.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt is a celebration of precision engineering in much the same way that an exceptional mechanical watch allows you to appreciate the machine itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTransrotor's philosophy here isn't simplicity for simplicity's sake. It is sophisticated engineering made to serve precise analog playback. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eAn 80 mm Acrylic Platter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe centerpiece of the Tourbillon is its enormous acrylic platter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eeight centimeters thick\u003c\/strong\u003e, it represents Transrotor's mass-loaded approach taken to an entirely different level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eRather than trying to make the rotating assembly exceptionally light, the Tourbillon uses substantial mass and rotational inertia as part of its mechanical architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe platter is paired with a chrome record weight, creating the unmistakable polished-metal-and-clear-acrylic aesthetic that defines this turntable. \u003cspan 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paired with a \u003cstrong\u003eflywheel fitted with weights\u003c\/strong\u003e, another distinctive element of the Tourbillon's elaborate mechanical design. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor the appropriate power supply, Transrotor's Konstant FMD is capable of controlling between one and three motors and provides 33 and 45 rpm operation. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1 dir=\"auto\"\u003eFree Magnet Drive\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAt the heart of the Tourbillon is one of Transrotor's most sophisticated technologies: \u003cstrong\u003eFree Magnet Drive, or FMD.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFMD provides a \u003cstrong\u003enon-contact drive\u003c\/strong\u003e between the drive assembly and the platter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eRather than directly coupling the platter mechanically to the driven portion of the system, rotational energy is transferred magnetically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe objective is comprehensive mechanical decoupling—allowing the platter to rotate while isolating it from unwanted drive-system vibration. Transrotor specifically identifies FMD as fundamental to the Tourbillon's design. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAt this level, FMD isn't an upgrade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's the architecture around which the Tourbillon was created.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eUp to Three Tonearms\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"no-scrollbar flex min-h-36 flex-nowrap gap-0.5 overflow-auto sm:gap-1 sm:overflow-hidden xl:min-h-44 mt-1 mb-5 not-first:mt-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"border-token-border-default relative w-32 shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border-[0.5px] md:shrink max-h-64 sm:w-[calc((100%-0.5rem)\/3)] rounded-s-xl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/search-image @container\/search-image relative rounded-[inherit] h-full w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"https:\/\/images.openai.com\/static-rsc-4\/ta55VapBAxS5sgpyGgp9YsJKKQSD7nJ3WUHUu0_NM7GyIyl5ZNMTdV-E67OewynDeVBODOcc4rJwAnGcNKwjSTdNu_FFLP2I3YTbUlg-Z0vPxuPXHg7mzSljeWhYTJdFhic1R7YgiUzQkF7DOd-gNNSALXlelWEutOu3v4qHRjVE-ouRlnCcufOI-gpDHl9q?purpose=fullsize\" class=\"bg-token-main-surface-tertiary m-0 h-full w-full object-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/images.openai.com\/static-rsc-4\/E63knJ0hs1C1oiA1tTH0uQ2glRedFHY8_8owfvjxAQCLFYesE4gJUzj_2S03J4a8jrGs4r0glHZ2kTyGnzSJLBYAuLAL2WV4Yhi71bECSHdRiO2nhQrPUL5lYinFtzqzZ02dNYCPrKiP6tmQaBTJjpqohmLgJpF7aInjBcIjdTA?purpose=inline\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"border-token-border-default relative w-32 shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border-[0.5px] md:shrink max-h-64 sm:w-[calc((100%-0.5rem)\/3)] rounded-e-xl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/search-image @container\/search-image relative rounded-[inherit] h-full w-full\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA turntable at this level may serve a record collection containing everything from modern audiophile pressings to original mono recordings—and the Tourbillon is designed accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUp to three tonearms can be installed.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThat opens the door to an exceptional analog setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA reference moving-coil cartridge could handle primary stereo playback. A second arm could carry a dedicated mono cartridge. A third could be configured around another cartridge, stylus profile, or tonearm combination for a particular portion of the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eInstead of forcing one cartridge to do everything, the Tourbillon can become the center of an entire analog playback library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe External Start Control\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOne of my favorite details isn't even the platter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTransrotor gives the Tourbillon a \u003cstrong\u003elarge-format external aluminum start switch\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt's a small detail compared with the turntable's three motors and FMD architecture, but it's exactly the kind of tactile element that makes a product at this level feel special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe German manufacturer description specifically calls attention to the physical experience of operating the Tourbillon through this substantial external aluminum control. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is a turntable intended to make playing a record feel like an event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eBuilt to Be Seen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"no-scrollbar flex min-h-36 flex-nowrap gap-0.5 overflow-auto sm:gap-1 sm:overflow-hidden xl:min-h-44 mt-1 mb-5 not-first:mt-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"border-token-border-default relative w-32 shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border-[0.5px] md:shrink max-h-64 sm:w-[calc((100%-0.5rem)\/3)] rounded-s-xl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/search-image @container\/search-image relative rounded-[inherit] h-full w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"absolute end-2 top-2 z-10\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"border-token-border-default relative w-32 shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border-[0.5px] md:shrink max-h-64 sm:w-[calc((100%-0.5rem)\/3)]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/search-image @container\/search-image relative rounded-[inherit] h-full w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"https:\/\/images.openai.com\/static-rsc-4\/8idLUIZcPrs9DduYUxUKyX7exas38AAyo89pKAWwJujVMy-any2YSJnhM7_R6pfHsI-ZMpYYCoTm_4847WAHRMcKqAh5gL3JGulf5ZIMy3jwV29TKt0dp3WTszXqzdr_xJBHAoJPV-lbeekiC78gQs_YtgrqzlWphlr_Z4QvuL9pmDw0-IxsiKX82522Dr5N?purpose=fullsize\" class=\"bg-token-main-surface-tertiary m-0 h-full w-full object-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/images.openai.com\/static-rsc-4\/jdjp7_OUUoCPw-s1qJkbpXthYvuqwoRwgHqpHblt-G_G4PfyWIg4Fwsah2fHkhWwa6BrbWrwVxa9NQLYKvFUKla8fPqvL5UBAww17kGKgApFFzsFv9TtePF0ki1B3WvUNSopGILw-fvS62-DdM6XMfQWA-Y5Q3eiCLyzPhzCKws?purpose=inline\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"absolute end-2 top-2 z-10\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"border-token-border-default relative w-32 shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border-[0.5px] md:shrink max-h-64 sm:w-[calc((100%-0.5rem)\/3)] rounded-e-xl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/search-image @container\/search-image relative rounded-[inherit] h-full w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"https:\/\/images.openai.com\/static-rsc-4\/Saix_a1x17Rc1UTGG8bu-Y52p7Q51V2rozMPZuXJPFU5uCfD6NY7U2LtCYJiyBV0HyFf0P3HBmT109t0JqB79Mk7SeAebRIi5nXdvItlOD8yZFc30ShxqwKCPMC3lDuyxMOFgwfmpALuTHgOpdl6eY5olMmJIckB3H4J3bBY8MojQEk34WF9rsSgFC_UGzxx?purpose=fullsize\" class=\"bg-token-main-surface-tertiary m-0 h-full w-full object-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/images.openai.com\/static-rsc-4\/A31v41WJdKUz2KyO_8tbmIJB7vUJh041MJc9Z3A6M6vozaKflHy5OEhx89ve03kiPdb-oy0Nq_lBvXUPbiWqezmtWzERkJT0jjpB86yWuDvwjR3maqctYuzrQFDYZY8bGJdM7xpso8tzkHJeDpEK8pI6Z6WCAQoqh69YvL9CuFw?purpose=inline\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"absolute end-2 top-2 z-10\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Tourbillon makes virtually no attempt to disguise what it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eClear acrylic exposes the architecture. Polished metal reflects the surrounding room. Motors, supports, belts, tonearm assemblies and the massive platter become part of the visual composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDespite the complexity, the design remains remarkably cohesive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e52 cm wide, 52 cm deep and 30 cm high\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Tourbillon occupies serious physical space. Its \u003cstrong\u003e43 kg \/ approximately 95 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e weight makes the supporting structure an important part of the installation. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransrotor therefore offers a dedicated rack for the Tourbillon as an optional component.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1 dir=\"auto\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReference-level Transrotor turntable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign inspired by mechanical tourbillon watch movements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcrylic and aluminum chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMassive \u003cstrong\u003e80 mm-thick acrylic platter\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree-motor drive architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotors housed within the lower aluminum block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransrotor \u003cstrong\u003eFree Magnet Drive (FMD)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-contact magnetic drive coupling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeighted flywheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChrome record weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport for \u003cstrong\u003eup to three tonearms\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge-format external aluminum start control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional dedicated Transrotor rack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e43 kg \/ approximately 95 lb total weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGerman-designed and manufactured high-end analog engineering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1 dir=\"auto\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer TyagGW_tableContainerWithTableOfContents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable dir=\"auto\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTourbillon FMD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReference turntable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChassis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcrylic \/ Aluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlatter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcrylic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlatter thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e80 mm \/ 3.15 in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecord weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChrome\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive architecture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThree motors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBearing \/ Drive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFMD – Free Magnet Drive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive coupling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-contact magnetic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdditional rotating element\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeighted flywheel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTonearm capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUp to three\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e52 cm \/ 20.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDepth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e52 cm \/ 20.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 cm \/ 11.8 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e43 kg \/ approximately 94.8 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptional equipment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDedicated rack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1 dir=\"auto\"\u003eA Turntable for the Serious Record Collector\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Tourbillon makes the most sense when viewed as something larger than a record player.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt's the foundation of an analog collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThree tonearms allow radically different cartridge combinations. The FMD architecture and three-motor system establish the mechanical foundation. From there, the tonearms, cartridges, phono stages, isolation and surrounding system can be selected around the records the owner actually listens to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eExperience the Transrotor Tourbillon FMD at The Grid HiFi\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA turntable like the Tourbillon isn't something we believe should simply be taken out of a box and placed on a shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAt The Grid HiFi in Houston, we approach a reference analog system as a complete system—from the turntable and support structure to the tonearm, cartridge, phono stage and the components downstream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWith the Tourbillon's ability to support as many as three tonearms, we can design different playback configurations around your record collection, whether that means a reference stereo moving-coil cartridge, dedicated mono playback, or multiple cartridge and tonearm combinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCartridge installation, alignment, tracking force, tonearm geometry, phono-stage matching, equipment isolation and final system setup all matter at this level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Tourbillon deserves to be configured as a complete analog instrument. That's exactly how we'll approach it at The Grid.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 dir=\"auto\"\u003e$59,995\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eTransrotor Tourbillon FMD\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eYour supplied U.S. price sheet lists the \u003cstrong\u003eKonstant FMD power supply as included\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe tonearm and cartridge configuration should be selected separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eAvailable Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer TyagGW_tableContainerWithTableOfContents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable dir=\"auto\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eOption\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eListed MSRP\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTourbillon FMD Turntable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$59,995\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDedicated Tourbillon Rack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$19,995\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecord Brush\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$975\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdditional 9\" Tonearm Base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$950\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdditional 12\" Tonearm Base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$1,275\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"oIb9lq_Box\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Transrotor Turntables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55023085846865,"sku":null,"price":59995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/7178\/0945\/files\/DSC_5244.jpg?v=1789938638","url":"https:\/\/gridhifi.com\/products\/transrotor-orion-reference-fmd-turntable-the-grid-hifi-copy","provider":"The Grid","version":"1.0","type":"link"}