As we said before, streaming dominates the way we consume music, but thanks to a new generation of listeners, spinning vinyl has returned from oblivion. Andover Audio has launched a new plug and play turntable for those looking to join the vinyl revolution.
You may remember Andover from its compact Spinbase speaker system for turntables, which hit Kickstarter in 2019, and its all-in-one music system launched last year.
The new entry-level turntable is an update to the Spindeck belt-drive model introduced in 2020 as “the perfect vinyl-playing addition to Andover’s Spinbase Turntable Speaker System.”
Like its predecessor, the new model comes already set up and ready to ditch out of the box. The company has a built-in phono preamp, so users can bypass the built-in preamp if desired, but don’t need to buy extra gear if their hi-fi amp doesn’t.
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When the 8.5 inch (21.6 cm) aluminum tonearm is lifted out of the cradle, an electronically stabilized DC motor driving the belt powers up and casts at the selected playback speed (33 or 45 rpm). Rotating machined aluminum platter.
The Spindeck 2 ships with an Audio Technica AT3600 cartridge (including an extra stylus), but the standard 1/2″ mounting system allows you to replace this with a higher quality option. Wow and flutter (speed variation) is reported to be less than 0.2%, while the system features electronic speed control for increased playback stability.
When the stylus reaches the last groove of the record, the tonearm automatically rises back into the cradle and the system also powers off the motors.
Andover’s latest product is available for pre-order now for US$299. The MDF plinth is available in black or white, the turntable comes with a full dust cover, and he expects to start shipping in March.
Product Page: Spindeck 2
