Rekkord Audio F100 Automatic Entry Level Turntable

Rekkord Audio F100 Delivers Fully Automatic Vinyl Playback with German Precision

Rekkord F100 automatic turntable is a meticulously handcrafted entry-level record player that merges traditional German engineering with modern plug-and-play simplicity. Built in St. Georgen in the Black Forest—a region steeped in over a century of mechanical craftsmanship—the F100 is precision-assembled by hand using locally sourced components. Designed to remove barriers for new vinyl listeners while satisfying analogue purists, it offers a seamless start into the world of vinyl, complete with fully automatic operation and uncompromised sonic integrity.

Rekkord F100 Features Plug-and-Play Setup with Pre-Adjusted Mechanics

Rekkord F100 setup is fast and frustration-free. Every unit is shipped fully calibrated, with the tracking force, anti-skating, and cartridge alignment factory-set to exact specifications. Just place the turntable, connect the RCA outputs, and you’re ready to spin records. For systems without a phono stage, the Rekkord F100P model adds an integrated phono preamp for direct connection to powered speakers or line-level inputs, removing the need for additional components.

The automation system is entirely mechanical and refined by generations of in-house expertise. Once playback begins, the mechanism disengages completely, allowing the tonearm and platter to move freely without added resistance or mechanical interference.

Rekkord F100 Uses Custom Engineered Tonearm with In-House Bearings

Rekkord F100 tonearm is an 8.3-inch ultra-low-mass aluminium design supported by custom steel tip-ball bearings, made in-house using proprietary tooling based on a legacy patent. These bearings enable ultra-smooth vertical tracking with minimal resistance, delivering low distortion and excellent stylus control.

Tracking performance is further enhanced by the arm’s geometry—featuring a 211 mm effective length and a 26° offset angle—carefully tuned to reduce tracking error. Combined with factory-set anti-skating, this ensures consistent tracking across the entire record surface.

Rekkord F100 Comes Pre-Fitted with Audio-Technica AT3600L Cartridge

Rekkord F100 cartridge is the trusted Audio-Technica AT3600L, mounted and aligned at the factory for immediate use. Known for its reliability and rich, balanced sound, the AT3600L features a bonded conical stylus and a moving magnet design that’s ideal for a wide variety of records.

It is mounted on a carbon fibre reinforced headshell, chosen for its rigidity and acoustic damping qualities. This low-resonance headshell suppresses vibrations and contributes to a cleaner, more articulate playback.

Rekkord F100 Incorporates Fully Automatic Playback System

Rekkord F100 automatic functions streamline vinyl listening for all users. At the push of the Start/Stop button, the tonearm automatically lifts, moves into position, lowers to the lead-in groove, and begins playback. At the end of the record, the arm returns to its rest and powers down the motor—all without user intervention.

The mechanism is based on a 100% mechanical system, developed and refined over decades, and fully assembled by hand in Rekkord’s Black Forest facility. Each automation unit is tuned by skilled technicians to operate smoothly and silently while remaining completely disengaged during playback.

Rekkord F100 Uses Precision-Milled Aluminium Platter and Belt Drive

Rekkord F100 platter is a stamped and balanced aluminium design, processed in multiple steps to achieve optimal mass distribution and rotational stability. It is phosphate-treated and de-oiled, then precision-turned to smooth its edges and balance its centre of gravity. The result is low rumble and wow & flutter values—rated at just 0.06% DIN / 0.035% WRMS—for consistent speed accuracy and tonal fidelity.

The platter is belt-driven via a polished flat belt and electronically regulated DC motor, delivering silent and smooth performance at both 33 and 45 RPM. Speed selection also determines the record size automatically, positioning the tonearm correctly for each format.

Rekkord F100 Builds on a Resonance-Dampened Wood Chassis

Rekkord F100 chassis is constructed from pressed wood with a high recycled content, selected for its mass and natural resonance-dampening properties. Produced using a folding technique, the chassis features sharp, clean edges and a smooth matte-black finish, offering a modern aesthetic with vintage sensibilities.

This dense, acoustically inert base isolates motor vibrations and external interference, helping preserve audio clarity even in less-than-perfect acoustic environments.

Rekkord F100 Includes All Accessories for Immediate Use

Rekkord F100 turntable package is supplied with everything needed to start playing vinyl: a removable dust cover, single (45 RPM) adapter, RCA cables, and an external 15V DC power supply. Both F100 and F100P versions feature clear labelling and durable build quality, making installation and daily use intuitive and dependable.

From its artisan-assembled tonearm and handmade automation to its eco-conscious chassis and ready-to-play design, the Rekkord F100 is a complete solution for high-quality vinyl playback at home.