Item Description

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 Resolution is one of the highest performing turntables on the market, producing a sound way above its price rivals, with a performance that shows you why vinyl is held in such high esteem. The Resolution MK5 turntable is designed to recreate the original musical performance in its entirety – excellent dynamics, transient speed, definition, and tonal accuracy. Every aspect of its audio performance is strong, making for an unerringly enjoyable listening experience.

A true high definition instrument, Resolution stands high above its price rivals with a performance that reminds you why vinyl is held in such high esteem. Every aspect of its audio performance is extremely strong, making for an unerringly enjoyable listening experience. Experienced high-end dealers rate the performance of the Sovereign 3.2 (introduced in July 2016) above decks in excess of 100K. The Resolution with multi-layer platter comes very close to Sovereign performance – it’s that good.

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 Swiss DC200 motor is smoother, quieter and double the power (Torque) of the Aurora’s DC100. Dynamics and resolution improve across all frequencies, in particular you can hear more power in the sound as the bass gains in slam, depth and resolution. Ironless cores eliminate eddy currents which result in low “cogging”, low vibration and speed stability. The motor pod is decoupled from the plinth 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. (excluding the Upgrade Transformer which may be added as an option)

Pulley
A well researched special plastic pulley that enables maximum belt grip, resulting in increased definition and dynamics. The Pulley used on the Resolution is produced to higher tolerances than that on the Aurora and Calypso.

Ultra-low Friction Bearing
Made in house, the new MK4 bearing has ultra low levels of vibration. The spindle rotates on a tungsten carbide ball bearing centred 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-Performance Arm Board
The high-performance arm board is double the thickness of the standard arm board, but also features a weighty steel insert for the tonearm attachment. the added thickness, insert and mass help to minimize any unwanted vibration traveling through the tonearm Decoupled from the turntable plinth, the arm board is balanced in equilibrium

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

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 beneath 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 4
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.

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.

Multi-Layer Platter
The Multi-layer platter has recently been massively upgraded and coupled with a power supply upgrade on some models. We want to designate all decks as MK5 to differentiate them from the previous versions. We now include the Multi-layer platter in all decks. The reason for the change 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. It removes doubt about whether to go for the option of the Multi-layer. The price on all decks now includes the multi-layer, so although it appears there has been a large price increase, it has not actually changed at all.

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: Yes
Motor: DC200
Sub-Chassis Inertia Disc: Yes
Heavyweight Plinth: No
Maximum Decouping on Main Bearing: Yes
“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): 13.1
Shipping Dimensions (cm) (WxDxH): 60 x 45 x 16
Weight Packaged (kg) (WxDxH): 14.9