Building on the sonic performance of the DG-1, we’ve boosted the sound quality without sacrificing the musicality that the DG-1 was revered for. Improvements include higher resolution replay, greater dynamic contrasts, and improved stereo separation with greater precision.
New 5-ply tonearm beam
New 5-ply Groove Runner S Top and Lower beams possess much higher acoustic linearity than their predecessor.
Top and Lower beams are bonded and riveted to ensure optimum rigidity combined with linear resistive damping.
Couple the above with the inherent critical damping of the beam construction and we have an ideal platform to support the cartridge.
Improved tonearm bearings
Groove Runner S Kevlar thread bearing is now adjustable for tension and azimuth. With the new Azimuth Adjustment Counterweight Screw, finer azimuth setting is made easier and more accurately to enhance cartridge performance.
New higher tolerance super polished main bearing spindle
DG-1S utilises a higher tolerance matched main bearing with super polished bearing spindle for ultra-smooth, noise-free running. The new bearing ensures even quieter background further enhancing dynamic range and resolution.
New Motor Drive software
The new motor drive software facilitates a three step factory adjustment of the motor torque and noise setting with a final minimum noise adjustment. The new software allows an initial setting of the sine wave voltage and fixes it to establish the reference. A separate, independent cosine wave voltage setting with phase angle adjustment ensures lowest noise and vibration from the drive motor.
Specification
Type
Belt drive
Motor
24 Pole Synchronous
Acetal Spindle Thrust Bearing
Motor Mount
Axially De-coupled
Pulley
Super Precision Aluminium Alloy
Drive Belt
Bespoke Silicone Rubber
Platter DG-1
Precision Machined Aluminium Alloy
PETG Bonded Record Interface Mat
Underside Bonded Resonance Control Disc and Bonded Protective Cork/Neoprene/Nitrile Disc
Bearing Spindle DG-1
Non Magnetic Stainless Steel
Super Precision Machined and Polished
Roundness / Concentricity
< 5 Microns
Bearing Housing
Brass
Super Precision Machined
Bore Tolerance < 5 Microns
Super Precision Tungsten Carbide Ball
Plinth Structure
3 Layer Cast Acrylic
Middle Clear Plinth, Internally Illuminated
Isolation System
6 Point, Bespoke Silicone Rubber
Support Structure
Black Coated Zintec Steel Chassis
Three Adjustable Feet with Resistive Felt
Motor Drive
Advanced Microprocessor Controlled
Fully Programmable with Motor Noise Reduction
Bridged Balanced Motor Output Amplifiers
Speeds
33.3 and 45 rpm (+/- 0.2%)
Electronically Selectable
Dust Cover
Bespoke Formed Tinted Polycarbonate
Dimensions (W x D x H)
469 x 384 x 130mm (including dust cover)
Power Supply
Wall Adaptor Type
UK, US, EU and AUS Exchangeable Plugs
100 – 240 Vac with 1.5m Cord
Finishes
Black and white gloss
Weights
8kg – Net
