Rekkord M500 Turntable Offers Manual Precision With Configurable Cartridge Options
Rekkord M500 turntable is a high-end manual sub-chassis vinyl player designed for audiophiles who demand analogue purity and mechanical refinement. Hand-assembled in Germany’s Black Forest, the M500 combines acoustic isolation with precision tonearm engineering to deliver a vivid, highly dynamic listening experience. Its configurable cartridge setup—available with or without the factory-fitted Ortofon 2M Blue—makes it a flexible solution for both first-time audiophiles and cartridge connoisseurs.
REKKORD M500 Features Floating Sub-Chassis For Vibration Isolation
Rekkord M500 manual turntable is built on a mass-damped MDF chassis that anchors the entire unit against resonance. Suspended above it, the aluminium-covered sub-chassis floats on four precision-calibrated parabolic springs. This dual-layer isolation system protects the playback path from external mechanical interference, allowing the stylus to maintain uninterrupted contact with the groove—even during high-volume sessions or in acoustically untreated rooms.
Specially buffered aluminium feet work in tandem with the floating chassis, eliminating the need for meticulous levelling and streamlining setup on a wide variety of surfaces. The result is uncompromising playback stability with minimal user intervention.
Rekkord M500 Includes Cardan Tonearm With Easy Motion Cabling
Rekkord M500 tonearm uses an 8.3-inch aluminium tube mounted on a high-precision cardan bearing system. This allows frictionless horizontal and vertical movement, which is critical for accurate groove tracking and channel balance.
The internal Easy motion cabling ensures high signal integrity from stylus to RCA output. A carbon fibre headshell provides mechanical rigidity at the cartridge interface, while a viscosity-damped lift control enables gentle stylus placement for noise-free cueing.
Anti-skating and tracking force are calibrated with the same level of precision found in Rekkord fully automatic models, ensuring smooth performance even for less experienced users.
Rekkord M500 Available With Ortofon 2M Blue Cartridge Or As Special Order Without
Rekkord M500 with Ortofon 2M Blue comes factory-installed with a premium moving magnet cartridge renowned for its detail retrieval, tonal balance, and wide soundstage. This configuration is ready to play out of the box, with tonearm and counterweight precisely tuned to the 2M Blue’s tracking force of 1.75 g.
For vinyl enthusiasts who prefer to install a different cartridge, the Rekkord M500 without cartridge is available as a special-order variant. This option is ideal for users with specific tonal preferences or those who already own a compatible high-performance cartridge. The tonearm supports all standard ½-inch mount cartridges weighing between 3 and 10 grams, offering flexibility for future upgrades.
Both configurations include a universal mounting system, tonearm alignment gauge, and colour-coded signal leads, simplifying cartridge replacement or customisation.
Rekkord M500 Delivers Touch-Activated Speed Control With LED Feedback
Rekkord M500 speed control is managed through a capacitive touch panel that activates and toggles between 33 and 45 RPM. LED lighting displays the current speed mode—white for 33.3 RPM and blue for 45—eliminating ambiguity during playback.
The DC motor is electronically regulated and drives a damped aluminium platter using a polished flat belt. This system achieves a wow and flutter of 0.06% DIN and maintains steady pitch under real-world playback conditions. The platter is topped with an antistatic felt mat to protect records from surface noise and electrostatic charge.
Rekkord M500 Combines German Craftsmanship With Configurable Performance
Rekkord M500 satin black finish reflects its Bauhaus-inspired minimalism and mechanically sophisticated internals. The low-profile dust cover attaches with integrated hinges and lifts cleanly away for maintenance or open-top playback.
Audiophile-level signal transfer is ensured via phono RCA outputs with a dedicated ground lead, and the turntable comes equipped with a complete accessory set including dust cover, power supply, and singles adapter. Whether specified with the Ortofon 2M Blue or as a special-order blank platform, the Rekkord Audio M500 offers a precise, emotionally engaging analogue experience tailored to your listening preferences.
