927

About the 927

Introduced in 1952, the EMT 927 is a massive professional studio turntable with an aluminum chassis measuring 67.5 x 52 x 21.5 cm and weighing over 40 kilograms (about 80 pounds). It features a 44 cm diameter platter that rotates on a precision ball bearing with a 16.6 cm long, 2 cm diameter shaft. The motor is a large three-phase synchronous type, 13.5 cm in diameter and 20 cm long, with a precision three-step pulley (for 78, 45, and 33⅓ rpm speeds) mounted on the motor axis. Power is transferred via a precision idler to the platter rim, providing highly accurate speed and exceptional bass reproduction. The turntable includes a unique motor brake allowing fine speed adjustment (+/-10%) and can dead-stop a record at 78 rpm. The EMT 927 is often called the "Rolls Royce" of turntables and is highly sought after for its robust build, immense sound authority, and stability. It was originally designed for broadcast use and often paired with Neumann or EMT tonearms and cartridges. The 927 was followed by the EMT 930, a more economical model with slightly less of everything. The 927 is known for its ability to reproduce music with great precision and effortless flow, making it a legendary and revered piece of HiFi equipment.