Resolution turntable MK2

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MK1 review comments -“In fact, this arm-table combo is one of the finest performers I’ve heard at any price....I could make a case for preferring this $4465 spread to the $20,000+ version .....“The Resolution Modern works brilliantly, is well-built, and its price is right. But regardless of price, this is one of the truly special products I’ve reviewed in the past 18 years.”
($4,465 is for Encounter tonearm & Resolution. $20,000 reference is Michael’s Simon Yorke S7, Kuzma Air Tracking Arm, Sounds of Silence platform).
- Michael Fremer, Stereophile July 2004

Introduction

The elegant Resolution MK2 turntable is designed for music lovers who wish to enjoy their records to the full. It brings vinyl reproduction close to the ultimate in performance and style available today. The recreation of an original musical performance involves many factors. High priorities are dynamics, transient speed, definition and tonal accuracy. Definition and tonal accuracy are especially important for great imaging capability. The ability of the Resolution to handle every one of these factors separates this turntable from all others. Powerful dynamics, superb transparency and tangible sound staging will keep you listening to your record collection for many years to come. The deck's natural, musical presentation makes it compatible with almost any hi-fi system.

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Resolution front view in clear acrylic    larger image

Features and Specifications

Unique Styling

The Resolution's inert base piano black polished finish makes it an eye catching asset for any decor.

High Grade Parts

The Resolution further advances on the improvements wrought by the Calypso with the following -

Special inert platter - The material employed is confidential but is the best material for platters ever discovered by a huge margin

High inertia massive arm board - advantageous to resist rotational and vertical modes of vibration

High specification sub-chassis with decoupled main bearing

Heavier motor pod for increased dynamics

Twin belt drive

DC200 motor for higher torque, power and increased dynamics in the music

Power supply

The regulated power supply feeding the motor is load compensating and stable across a wide range of temperatures. Speed control is switched electronically between 33rpm and 45 rpm.

Setting up

There is nothing to go "out of tune" on the Resolution. The deck is a non suspended design which is extremely simple to set up and fuss free. VTA arm adjustment is provided for Origin Live and Rega arms, which makes setting the arm height much easier.

Dimensions:

490mm wide, 400mm deep, 160mm height.
Weight is 9Kg including arm.

Read turntable overview & design philosophy for an indication of the depth of research behind the Resolution. It is this depth of research that makes the Resolution so musically revealing. Why not discover for yourself the astonishing potential of the world's highest performing medium for the reproduction of music?

Retail £2300 - excluding arm

OPTIONS

Upgrade transformer - To significantly improve the performance of the deck you can add the Origin Live upgrade transformer - £195

Origin Live performance platter mat - A highly cost effective addition to add further transarency, depth and dynamics - £49

Finishes - Mirror finish black is the standard plinth finish however we offer clear polished acrylic, frosted acrylic and polished white as other options for £150 - see Calypso for examples of white and clear finish.

Different arm fitting - The Resolution can accomodate most arms by simply changing the sub-chassis plate. Subchassis plates are available for SME, Linn, Graham, Hadcock arms for an additional £100 as these are specials - All Roksan arms can be fitted using an adaptor at £25. Arms not listed in the above can be quoted individualy.

Ordering or arranging for a demonstration - You can arrange for a demonstration of an Origin Live turntable by:-
A) Contacting one of our dealers.
B) Alternatively you can order one directly using the online shop. If you order direct then all turntable orders carry a one month, no risk money back guarantee should you wish to return the deck for any reason. This means that you can evaluate the turntable against your existing one ( or another) in your own system and room acoustics. If you live outside the UK, then you should refer to our guidelines on ordering.