



Brand: Esoteric
Esoteric Grandioso T1 MagneDrive Turntable (without tonearm)
The Esoteric Grandioso T1 is a statement MagneDrive turntable created to deliver reference-grade analogue performance with precision engineering. It’s available in two configurations: the Grandioso T1/AL, an analog turntable supplied without a tonearm, and the Grandioso T1, supplied with the TA-9D dynamic balance tonearm for accurate and stable vinyl playback.
Starting at $99,888.00 AUD
A Tonearm Base Kit is required when selecting the Grandioso T1/AL, with custom-designed, built-to-order Tonearm Base Kits also offered to suit specialised installations. Please check for availability, as lead times may vary—contact us directly for further details and configuration options.
Specifications
Esoteric Grandioso T1 MagneDrive Turntable (without tonearm)
Specification | Value |
---|---|
Product |
Grandioso T1 |
Turntable section rotation speed |
33 ⅓ rpm, 45 rpm |
Turntable section rotation speed adjustment range |
±12% (0.1% step) |
Turntable section wow and flutters |
0.06% or less (W.R.M.S) |
Clock input connector |
BNC × 1 |
Clock input input impedance |
50Ω |
Clock input input frequency |
10MHz (±10ppm) |
Clock input input level |
0.5 to 1.0Vrms (sine wave) |
Tone arm section (ta-9d) type |
Dynamic balance |
Tone arm section (ta-9d) overall length |
326mm |
Tone arm section (ta-9d) effective length |
245mm |
Tone arm section (ta-9d) distance between tone arm axis to spindle |
230mm |
Tone arm section (ta-9d) overhang |
15 ±2mm |
Tone arm section (ta-9d) tracking error |
+2° to 1° 21′ |
Tone arm section (ta-9d) needle pressure range |
0 to 5g (0.25g step) |
Tone arm section (ta-9d) vta elevation range |
0 to 10mm |
Tone arm section (ta-9d) cartridge/shell balance range |
6 to 38.5g |
Tone arm section (ta-9d) headshell weight |
16.45g |
Base unit overall dimensions (w×h×d) |
497 × 215 × 436mm / 19.6” × 8.5” × 17.2” (including protrusions) |
Base unit weight |
17kg / 37.5 lb. |
Platter overall dimensions (diameter × height) |
ø315.4 × 103mm / ø12.4” × 4.1” |
Platter weight |
19kg / 41.9 lb. |
Motor unit overall dimensions (w×h×d) |
180 × 137 × 450mm / 7.1” × 5.4” × 17.7” (including protrusions) |
Motor unit weight |
9kg / 19.9 lb. |
Power supply unit overall dimensions (w×h×d) |
445 × 131 × 447mm / 17.5” × 5.2” × 17.6” (including protrusions) |
Power supply unit weight |
18kg / 39.7 lb. |
Product Details

Esoteric Grandioso T1 MagneDrive Turntable (without tonearm)
Sale price$99,888.00 AUD