Based on the innovative magnetic drive system of the award-winning Oasis turntable, the Bardo is another small work of art that the brilliant Helmut Brinkmann has created for those who wish to take the musicality of vinyl records to its ultimate consequences with an aesthetic concept inspired by the design of his two reference analogue turntables, the Balance and LaGrange models. The Bardo incorporates the magnetic motor and platter introduced for the first time in the Oasis, as well as a special mat made of acrylic material. The shaft and bearing system are the same as on the Balance model, while the power supply is housed in a separate plastic enclosure.
As for the reading arm base, it can be swivelled and fixed for easy and precise adjustment of all types of arms between 9" and 10.5" in length, with Brikmann directly drilling the holes in the factory for the arm of the end user's choice. The output connectors on the back of the Bardo can be either unbalanced (RCA) or balanced (XLR) and it is also possible to install readout arms equipped with DIN connectors or fixed cables.
Features:
- Magnetic drive identical to the Oasis model.
- Power supply located in a separate enclosure.
- High-precision, maintenance-free bearing.
- Aluminium alloy platter with special anti-resonance treatment.
- 15 mm aluminium chassis with optimised anti-resonance geometry.
- Rotation speeds of 33 and 45 rpm with fine adjustment of +/-10%.
- Background hum level: -68 dB.
- Available with RCA and XLR output connectors.
- Compatible with arm lengths from 9 to 10.5 inches.
- Three optional levels of enhancement available.
- Optional granite and HRS platforms available.
- Dimensions: 420 x 100 x 320 mm (W x H x D).
- Weight: 14.8 kg.
Arm and capsule not included. Please contact us for advice on different options.
