Droplet LP 5.0 is not simply a turntable, rather it is a 'system' consisting of turntable and stand

We have done is kept the design relatively simple and followed well established 'best practice' - it is a conservative design. In essence it is a solid plinth design carrying a massive, tool-steel, inverted-bearing sleeve/shaft with a ceramic ball as the actual load bearing structure.

Droplet LP 5.0 is not simply a turntable, rather it is a 'system' consisting of turntable and stand, it is constructed from two slabs of polished pale marble separated by massive, triangular section, anodized-alloy columns - all tensioned by threaded rods running through the structure. The shape of the marble echo's the curves of the turntable, with the columns directly beneath the cones on the base of the turntable.

We have done is kept the design relatively simple and followed well established 'best practice' - it is a conservative design. In essence it is a solid plinth design carrying a massive, tool-steel, inverted-bearing sleeve/shaft with a ceramic ball as the actual load bearing structure.

Features :

Suspension: Mass-laoded on 3 point solid aluminum domes
Plinth: One piece machined anodized aluminum.
Platter: Machined 67mm acrylic contoured to match record surface (indent for record label)
Bearing: Large diameter inverted fixed spindle with polished ceramic ball on teflon thrust plate.
Motor: Belgium manufactured precision hi torque DC motor.
Control: Power supply,speed concontrol (33+45rpm) with fine speed adjustment mounted off plinth in a separate chassis for complete decoupling of motor and bearing vibrations.
Drive: Mono filament, non clastic drive belt.

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Chinese manufacturing has also sometimes been associated with poor quality and here I have to say that no turntable here, at any price, has bettered the LP 5.0 - it is simply not an issue. If I were to have guessed the origin of the turntable then I'd have probably put it down as an Italian manufacturer, the combination of style, build quality and fine woodwork being typical of several Italian manufacturers.
So now I'm putting together a system for that room and the main source will be the LP 5.0. No it isn't some freebee from a grateful manufacturer, I've bought it outright (albeit at a good price). I hope to partner it with the Dynavector 507 which will be perfect once I get a special cable to give under armboard clearance.

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