Direct drive, single play turntables with Fail-Safe Drive System, low-mass tracking and Delglide automation
The Garrard name in turntables is legendary. With the new direct drive, single play DD131 (and DD132), Garrard introduces two models that reflect the achievements of generations of turntable engineering. Both models are precise expressions of the critical elements that determine exquisite reproduction of music.
The Drive System
It’s called the Fail-Safe Drive System, and for good reason. From its motor, through its speed monitoring, it functions to eliminate the distortions caused by speed irregularities before they can reach the listener’s ear.
The motor is the heart of any direct drive turntable. The DD131 incorporate a DC servo-controlled motor which revolves at the same speed as the platter. But that’s only the first step.
Design and styling
The controls of both of these turntables are expressions of Garrard’s concern with “human engineering” they are grouped in sensible operating sequence and each control is clearly marked and generously sized for the adult hand. Their circular(rather than push-button or slide) action allows use of the controls while a record is playing without jarring the tonearm. Either of these turntables can be placed in any room and beautifully integrate with its décor.
The difference
The DD131 is semi-automatic. The arm lifts at the end of play returns to its rest and the motor shuts itself off.
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Specifications
Operation Mode: Semi Automatic
Turntable Platter: Die-cast aluminium
Platter Diameter: 319 mm
Turntable Inertia: 200 kg/cm
Drive System: DC Direct Drive
Motor: Slotless with TIV Control
Speeds: 33-1/3 and 45 rpm
Speed Adjustment: +_3%
Tonearm Type: “S” shaped aluminium
Effective Length: 230 mm
Effective Mass less Cartridge: 12 grams
Pivots: Jewel/Ball
Stylus Force Adjustment: Isolated calibrated counterbalanced weight
Cue Control: Viscous damped
Usable Cartridge Weight: 4 – 9 grams
Minimum Tracking Force: 0,75 grams
Optional Cartridge: Shure M75 ED II
Performance
Wow and Flutter (DIN): 0,06% slow weighted
Rumble: -50 dB (DIN-A); -70 dB (DIN-B)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 450 x 150 x 365 mm (with cover closed)