2.5

About the 2.5

The Palmer 2.5 is a high-end belt-drive turntable known for its holistic design approach, where every component is carefully balanced to exceed the sum of its parts. It features a rigid, multi-ply birch plinth and a heavy aluminum platter that contributes to a nimble yet dense sound presentation with excellent PRAT (pace, rhythm, and timing), tonal nuance, and dynamic presence. The turntable includes an external dedicated power supply with speed regulation and comes with a Palmer Audio clamp. It is often paired with the Audio Origami PU7 tonearm, which is lively and microphonic but adds to the overall engaging listening experience. The 2.5 runs at accurate speeds and delivers very good measured performance with low noise floor and outstanding resolution, making it capable of producing a natural and involving vinyl playback experience. The design emphasizes a quiet background, precise tracking, and a soundstage that is holographically detailed. The turntable weighs about 44 lbs and measures approximately 18.9" wide by 7.5" high by 13.8" deep. It is considered a remarkable and addictive vinyl playback system, praised for its musical coherence and clarity.