UPC 844682008448

• Integrated high-quality phono preamp with switchable line/phono-level RCA output for greater versatility and more performance potential
• Ultra low-noise synchronous motor with diamond-cut aluminum pulley, silicone drive belt, and integrated DC-powered motor control unit minimizes motor vibration and ensures speed stability
• Upgraded MDF plinth and platter for clearer sound and superior resonance-damping
• Precise, low-tolerance platter bearing and stainless-steel spindle eliminate rotational friction and further improve speed stability
• 8.6" low-mass aluminum tonearm with sapphire bearings and pre-mounted, pre-adjusted Ortofon OM10 phono cartridge delivers lively, balanced, and enrapturing sound

The Essential III Phono builds upon all of the upgrades of the all-new and completely redesigned Essential III by adding an on-board phono stage and line-level output allowing you to easily connect to nearly any amplifier or destination currently in your audio setup. The analog RCA output can also be switched from line-level to phono-level for greater versatility and even more performance potential through an outboard phono preamp. The other upgrades are plenty, but perhaps the most noticeable is an all-new larger MDF plinth in three attractive high-gloss finishes and a more massive MDF platter in piano black. MDF is a superior and acoustically inert material that effectively damps unwanted resonances that degrade the sound quality of your vinyl playback. The platter also features a lower-tolerance bearing and a stainless-steel spindle that reduces rotational friction and allows for better speed stability and more consistent sound. Coupled with an ultra low-noise motor driven by an onboard sine-wave generator, this setup renders issues with speed stability and motor vibration common to most other affordable turntables a thing of the past. The diamond-cut aluminum drive pulley along with a silicone drive belt complete the precision of the turntable's drive section and further add to its already stunning and sleek looks. The same low-mass aluminum tonearm with sapphire bearings is brought over from the Essential II, but the headshell now features an upgraded OM10 moving magnet phono cartridge from Ortofon. This pairing delivers lively, balanced, and enrapturing sound that will breathe new life to any record in your prized vinyl collection. Available in three gorgeous high-gloss finishes , the Essential III Phono sets a new standard for the highest performance and versatility possible at a refreshingly modest price.