Esoteric Grandioso T1 MagneDrive Turntable (without tonearm)

Esoteric Grandioso T1 Is A State-Of-The-Art MagneDrive Turntable

Esoteric Grandioso T1 is the brand’s first turntable in its 35-year legacy, representing a landmark achievement in high-end analogue audio. The turntable introduces the patent-registered Esoteric MagneDrive System, a contact-free drive technology that synchronises the rotation of a magnetic driver and platter with extraordinary accuracy. This innovation eliminates friction, ensuring a whisper-quiet operation and an exceptionally smooth platter rotation that preserves the integrity of vinyl playback.

Esoteric MagneDrive System Is A Contact-Free Innovation

Esoteric MagneDrive System is the defining feature of the Grandioso T1, engineered to inductively transmit rotational force without direct contact. This patented design delivers rotational stability at reference-grade precision, addressing issues such as motor noise and mechanical vibration common in conventional turntables. With its Magne-Float platter technology reducing the effective mass from 19 kg to just 4 kg, spindle bearing friction is drastically minimised, producing an effortless and fluid vinyl listening experience.

Esoteric Grandioso T1 Is Built With Independent Three-Piece Chassis

Esoteric Grandioso T1 is structured as three separated units: the main turntable, the motor unit, and the dedicated power supply. This tripartite configuration isolates vibration and electrical interference, creating an ultra-clean audio signal path. The chassis construction layers aluminium and wood, with the mid-chassis coated in a high-gloss piano lacquer that reflects both aesthetic refinement and acoustic control. Special damping isolation feet further shield the system from external resonance, preserving musical detail.

Esoteric Grandioso T1 Is Equipped With Precision Clock Sync

Esoteric Grandioso T1 is designed for perfect speed accuracy, using a VCXO motor driver to maintain steady rotation. Its 10 MHz Clock Sync capability allows direct connection to the Esoteric Grandioso G1X Master Clock, ensuring time-domain precision at a studio-reference level. With adjustable two-speed control (33/45 rpm) fine-tuned at 0.1% increments, the turntable guarantees pitch stability and faithful reproduction of master recordings.

Esoteric Grandioso T1 Is Configurable With Or Without Tonearm

Esoteric Grandioso T1 offers flexibility for audiophiles seeking bespoke analogue setups. The Grandioso T1/AL configuration comes without a tonearm, allowing for a fully custom installation with an optional built-to-order Tonearm Base Kit. The Grandioso T1 version includes the TA-9D dynamic balance tonearm, engineered for precise tracking and low-resonance performance. For advanced collectors, the chassis accommodates up to three tonearms via additional arm-boards, enabling comparison across multiple cartridges and tonearm designs.