Item Description

For out-and-out performance, this deck has all the attributes you could ask for. Strengths lie in superb transparency, timing, musicality, dynamics, and tangible soundstaging. Capable of outperforming much more expensive, respected decks, the Calypso MK5 is not going to disappoint you. Also, being neutral and system-friendly, it suits most applications very well.

The reason for the upgrade to MK5 is that many of our clients are unaware that the best value always includes the multi-layer, which adds more to performance than choosing the next model up.

The Calypso performance improves over Aurora in all aspects of music. In particular bass weight, definition and depth are increased. Resolution across the whole audio spectrum is significantly improved. Dynamics and the projection of voices take on a new realism. These improvements are made possible through the added specific features listed lower down.

Features

Mk5 Motor Power Supply
The Mk5 Motor Power Supply introduces a new PCB in the PSU on all decks offering even more speed stability and improved sonic performance than the former Light Speed Controller. Common problems like speed drift, motor jitter and cogging are avoided. Speed settings for 33.33 and 45 RPM are operated through one knob with no need for belt/platter change.

DC200 Motor
The DC200 motor is smoother, quieter and double the power (Torque) of the Aurora’s DC100. You can hear more power in the music with bass gaining in slam, depth and resolution. Dynamics and resolution across all frequencies improve along with all other aspects of music. Ironless cores eliminate eddy currents which result in low “clogging”, low vibration and speed stability. Motors are decoupled to minimize vibration and reduce audible noise.

Belt
The belt is manufactured in house using special material which increases grip and reduces stretch under instantaneous loading, using a unique material which dramatically improves on widely used neoprene rubber – benefits include increased dynamics and deeper bass performance.

High Specification Power Supply
Carefully selected cables from premium suppliers are attached to motor circuitry that is designed to ensure the motor, the platter and your vinyl are running smoothly on a consistent power supply.

Pulley
A well researched special plastic pulley enables maximum belt grip, resulting in increased definition and dynamics.

Standard Armboard
Our standard armboard provides premium performance for the price point. Decoupled from the rest of the turntable, the armboard is balanced in equilibrium with the platter and bearing house.

Ultra-low Friction Bearing
Made in house, the new MK5 bearing has ultra low levels of vibration. The spindle rotates on a Tungsten carbide ball bearing centered on a hardened thrust pad for low friction and long life. Low bearing friction is essential to avoid vibration. Unlike decks which “float” the platter using air or magnetic bearings, we believe “earthing” the energy out of the platter is essential for sound purity.

High Specification Sub-Chassis
The sub-chassis plate balances the armboard with the platter and bearing house, decoupling both from the turntable plinth. Its mass heavy design also helps to effectively damp vibration travelling through the armboard and platter.

Suspension
Our unique suspension avoids both the softening of leading edges often found in suspended designs and the hardness in many non-suspended designs. The results are:

• Superior pitch, rhythm, and timing
• Rock-solid imaging
• Reduced colouration
• Refined presentation of low-level information
• Easy to follow separation in the music and vocals

Heavy Inertia Disc
Pictured here above the arm board and platter, this stainless steel disc adds a large mass to the plinth, greatly reducing resonance. Placed at the point of its connection to the sub-chassis, this weighs down the plinth, effectively reducing vertical modes of vibration traveling across the plinth and into the sub-chassis. This minimizes any vibration that could travel into the platter or arm board to disturb your vinyl.

Front Loading Inertia Discs x 2
As well as the heavy inertia disc, these smaller inertia discs are positioned at the extremities of the plinth, where the plinth may be susceptible to vibration. The small inertia discs resist rotational forces arising from ground and airborne vibration. This maintains the plinths equilibrium and in turn the equilibrium of the whole turntable.

Suberb Styling
The Calypso’s circular forms evoke curving mid-century designs. The unmistakable profile and black polished finish make it an eye-catching asset for any decor.

Specifications included on all turntables

Speed 33rpm & 45rpm
Wow and Flutter 0.05%
Absolute Speed Stability 0.0001%
Mains Voltage can be 220 – 240V or 110V (Deck is configured for your country of residence).
Armboard will accept 9.5″ and 12″ Origin Live Arms (to order). Rega arms also accepted.
The Voyager deck will accept any brand of tonearm (to order).

Specifications

Multi-layer Platter: Yes
High Performance Armboard: No
Motor: DC200
Sub-Chassis Inertia Disc: Yes
Heavyweight Plinth: No
Maximum Decouping on Main Bearing: No
“Footprint” of deck & Minimum Dimensions of Support Surface (cm) (WxD): 40 x 29
Overall Size with 9.5″ (cm) (WxDxH): 49x36x17
Overall Size with 12″ (cm) (WxDxH): 55x36x17
Weight (kg): 12.5
Shipping Dimensions (cm) (WxDxH): 60 x 45 x 16
Weight Packaged (kg) (WxDxH): 13.3