T+A | G 2000 R - Turntable
Contrary to all the predictions, the vinyl disc has managed to sustain and even consolidate its right to exist over a period of several decades. Back in the 1990’s, when the medium was almost completely swamped by the CD, there were many who lamented its lost qualities; especially the almost tactile sound, with its subjectively warmer nature. In comparison with the CD there is no doubt that vinyl is impractical and space-consuming, but precisely for this reason it had something which the new media lacked: a distinctive character.
The old R-series G 1260 R turntable was a very successful design, and we have carried out further development work on it and introduced a number of improvements. The unit now joins the new R-series as a means of reproducing high-quality analogue sound media, capable of setting standards with its sound quality and its unique design features. Although the vinyl disc is an »old« medium, modern turntables have to be designed and developed with great sophistication if the full potential of the disc is to be exploited.
For this reason we concentrated on minimising all external mechanical and electrical influences. One area of development aimed at designing a drive motor for the G 2000 R which was completely consistent and smooth-running; another was the creation of an overall system which was totally damped in order to minimise structural sound, resonance effects and vibration. The result of our labors is superb sound: absolutely transparent, extremely dynamic and forceful. Our turntable is available in various versions. We strongly recommend the installation of our PHE-G R MC phono pre-amplifier module in the turntable chassis itself. We install a modified High-End Carbon tone arm from Clearaudio and equip it with an extraordinary MC cartridge. Naturally we can also supply the G 2000 R without arm or pickup if you prefer.
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Drive MotorT+A has carried out the development in two different directions: the one targeted the drive motor, which is required to runs as smoothly and steadily as possible, while the second aimed at avoiding structural sound, resonances and vibration in the system as a whole.
We use a high-quality synchronous motor, whose accurately machined belt pulley drives the disc platter by means of a special ground rubber belt. This arrangement has proved excellent in many applications, and is employed by many other manufacturers of High-End turntables. However, we were not satisfied with this, and decided to tackle the basic problem of uneven rotational speed right at the root. In contrast to pure vinyl specialists we have great competence in electronic development, which has given us vast experience in using digital signal processors to control complex processes. |
DSP ControlOur T+A development team came up with the ingenious idea of using a DSP to fine-tune the curve of the motor coil voltage, with the aim of persuading the motor to run completely smoothly and evenly, devoid of jerks and vibration. Even the initial rotation of the heavy disc platter is smooth and even, achieved by controlling motor torque. Motor speed fluctuations – known as wow and flutter – are no longer measurable, with the result that the interference commonly associated with uncontrolled motors is completely absent. Uncontrolled motors are also at the mercy of fluctuations in mains frequency and voltage, but DSP motor control also eliminates this problem. The innovative system also offers a further major advantage in the form of direct control of rotational speed: the belt no longer needs to be re-positioned manually for the available rotational speeds of 33 and 45 rpm.
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Case Design
Specifications
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Mechanics
Principle Belt-drive High-End mechanism in special heavy chassis with structural sound absorber and resonance isolation. Platter motor Crystal-controlled synchronous motor with precise DSP-controlled optimisation of the motor coil voltage curve Rotational speeds 33 1⁄3 and 45 rpm electronically switched Wow and flutter +/− 0,02% Rumble 82 dB Disc platter Pressure-cast aluminium, weight 3,8 kg, with silicone rubber mat Bearing technology Hardened, polished steel shaft, close-tolerance plain brass bush Pickup System - Moving Coil Cartridge MC 2 Output voltage 0,75 mV Channel separation 1kHz 30 dB Frequency response -3dB 20 Hz – 45 kHz Terminal impedance 100 Ohm |
Stylus compliance
9 µm/mN Style form Micro Line Tracking force 20 mN (2 g) Pickup weight 8 g Recommended phono amplifier PHE-G R MC Mains / Accessories / Dimensions Control interface R2-Link, automatic power-on via amplifier Mains 100 – 240 V, 50 – 60 Hz, 40 W Stand < 0,5 W Optional accessories PHE-R MM or MC phono content_default (nur werkseitig montiert) | Power Three HD (Carbon) | Power Bar | Audio Triax (Carbon) | H 2000 turntable cover | PB 10 turntable brush | AG 10 pressure weight Dimensions (H x W x D) Body 8,2 × 46 × 38 cm overall 16 × 46 × 38 cm Weight 14 kg Finishes Silver anodised aluminium (43), black anodised aluminium (42), brushed Technical modifications reserved |
