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Takumi TT Level 2.1 DC – Turntable Belt Drive with DC motor & SpeedPod
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Takumi TT Level 2.1 DC – Turntable Belt Drive with DC motor & SpeedPod
Stable Speed, Quiet Drive — How the Takumi Spins
Spinning a record might seem simple, but doing it well takes careful engineering. The Takumi 2.1DC uses a belt drive system, a quiet DC motor, and a smart speed control system to keep everything turning smoothly and precisely.
We chose belt drive to reduce vibration. The belt acts like a filter — it helps block small motor movements from reaching the platter. This keeps noise out of the music and improves clarity.
The motor is in its own housing, separated from the main chassis. Inside, we use damping materials to absorb any small movements. A cover over the pulley also helps reduce sound from the motor. The result: very low mechanical noise.
But smooth rotation needs more than isolation. The Takumi uses a sensor system that checks the platter speed constantly. A set of magnets under the platter work with a sensor in the base to provide real-time feedback. If the speed drifts even a little, the system adjusts it automatically.
This means better pitch accuracy, better timing, and a more natural flow in the music — even with long listening sessions or hard-to-drive records.
The Takumi doesn’t just spin the record. It keeps the speed steady and the music intact — so you hear exactly what was pressed into the groove.
Built for Smooth Rotation — Platter, Subplatter, and Bearing
Spinning a record might seem simple, but doing it well takes careful engineering. The Takumi 2.1DC uses a belt drive system, a quiet DC motor, and a smart speed control system to keep everything turning smoothly and precisely.
We chose belt drive to reduce vibration. The belt acts like a filter — it helps block small motor movements from reaching the platter. This keeps noise out of the music and improves clarity.
The motor is in its own housing, separated from the main chassis. Inside, we use damping materials to absorb any small movements. A cover over the pulley also helps reduce sound from the motor. The result: very low mechanical noise.
But smooth rotation needs more than isolation. The Takumi uses a sensor system that checks the platter speed constantly. A set of magnets under the platter work with a sensor in the base to provide real-time feedback. If the speed drifts even a little, the system adjusts it automatically.
This means better pitch accuracy, better timing, and a more natural flow in the music — even with long listening sessions or hard-to-drive records.
The Takumi doesn’t just spin the record. It keeps the speed steady and the music intact — so you hear exactly what was pressed into the groove.
Designed for Real Listening
The Takumi level 2.1DC isn’t just about looks or trends. It’s built on solid engineering and refined through careful listening. Every part is chosen to serve one purpose: to deliver clear, natural sound from your records — with no distractions.
From the start, performance came first. Materials, mechanics, and design were selected with one thing in mind: getting the most out of the music — with as little interference as possible.
What looks simple on the outside is carefully designed on the inside. The turntable’s structure, motor, and speed control all work together to support smooth, stable playback. Each part of the system helps make sure the music sounds just as it should.
The Takumi doesn’t add color or character. It simply plays what’s in the groove — with great timing, detail, and space. Quiet passages stay quiet. Loud ones hit hard. It lets the record speak for itself.
Built to last and easy to maintain, the Takumi level 2.1DC is made for people who take music seriously. It’s a tool you can trust — now and in the future.
A Solid Foundation — Why We Chose Acrylic
At the heart of the Takumi level 2.1DC is a carefully chosen material: acrylic. We didn’t pick it for looks (though it does look clean and modern). We chose it because it sounds good.
Acrylic handles vibrations in a very balanced way. Unlike wood or metal, it doesn’t ring or favor one direction. It spreads energy evenly, which means fewer unwanted resonances — and more natural sound.Any turntable picks up vibrations — from speakers, from the room, even from the stylus tracking the groove. The base needs to absorb and control those forces. Acrylic does that well. It keeps things stable and quiet, so the music comes through clearly.
We machine the acrylic base using high-precision CNC tools. Every cut, hole, and thread is made with tight tolerances. This ensures that the motor, bearing, and tonearm are perfectly aligned — and that nothing shifts or flexes over time.
Acrylic is often used in scientific and optical instruments because it’s strong, consistent, and predictable. Those same qualities make it ideal for audio. It supports the rest of the turntable with calm, silent authority — no matter what kind of music you play.
Precision Where It Counts — The Tonearm and Cable
The tonearm is one of the most critical components of any turntable. It must be both extremely rigid and completely free-moving. Any unwanted flex, resonance, or friction directly affects sound quality. The Takumi level 2.1DC tonearm is designed to avoid these issues through careful material choices and mechanical precision.
The armtube is made from thin-walled titanium. This material combines high stiffness with low mass, allowing the cartridge to track accurately while efficiently guiding vibrations away from the cartridge body toward the bearing block — where they are safely absorbed.
The headshell is fixed, not detachable. This design eliminates extra contact points and solder joints, which can introduce resistance, signal loss, or mechanical play. The result is a cleaner electrical path and greater mechanical stability — helping preserve channel separation and detail.
The tonearm uses a full cardanic bearing system, with preloaded radial bearings for near-zero play and extremely low friction. This allows the cartridge to move freely, even with demanding pressings or subtle groove modulations.
The tonearm offers full adjustability for optimal setup:
- Vertical Tracking Angle (VTA) via a three-point base system
- Azimuth adjustment at the headshell
- Anti-skating via a frictionless magnetic system
- Armlift height via set screws
These features ensure precise tracking, accurate channel balance, and faithful sound — with no added coloration from the arm itself.
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