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This turntable is renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship and innovative design. It is entirely handmade in Germany, reflecting a mastery of material science to create a neutral platform for vinyl playback. The TMD bearing system ensures smooth operation, while the hydrodynamic platter bearing provides silent performance. The turntable is often paired with high-quality tonearms and cartridges, such as the Transrotor TRA 9 and MC Merlo reference cartridge.
Turntable mechanics and performance
Size, weight, and appearance
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The closest alternatives on specs, description and the systems they turn up in, with the specs they share set side by side.
The TD 124 DD's platter weight is 3.5 kg (8 lbs) against the Leonardo 40-60 TMD's 6 kg (13 lbs), its platter material Aluminum against Acrylic, and its weight 17 kg (37 lbs) against 24 kg (53 lbs). Both share drive type (Direct).
The Das Laufwerk No.2's platter weight is 38 kg (84 lbs) against the Leonardo 40-60 TMD's 6 kg (13 lbs) and its weight 38 kg (84 lbs) against 24 kg (53 lbs). Both share drive type (Direct) and platter material (Acrylic).
The GT-5000's platter weight is 5 kg (11 lbs) against the Leonardo 40-60 TMD's 6 kg (13 lbs), its drive type Belt against Direct, its platter material Aluminum against Acrylic, and its weight 26.5 kg (58 lbs) against 24 kg (53 lbs).
The Double X NEO's platter weight is 10.3 kg (23 lbs) against the Leonardo 40-60 TMD's 6 kg (13 lbs), its drive type Belt against Direct, and its platter material Aluminum against Acrylic. Both share weight (24 kg (53 lbs)).
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