The most outstanding feature of the Oasis turntable is probably its direct drive mechanism. In our never-ending quest to improve sound quality, we kept evaluating different drive mechanisms or other alternatives, such as belts of various consistencies. However, we quickly discovered that belts, for example, impart a fundamental sonic characteristic on the sound. Therefore, we decided to forgo them altogether for this new model. As a result, the Oasis source is driven directly instead of with a belt.
The drive mechanism consists of a ring-shaped permanent magnet contained in the platter bearing and four air-core inductors in the chassis plate of the Oasis. These inductors are adjusted and driven with maximum precision at different phase angles. Thus, the resulting magnetic field rotates the coil. Well aware of the reason for the bad reputation and uncomfortable sound of the direct-drive turntables of the seventies and eighties, we resisted a strict regulation of the direct-drive mechanism. Instead, we drew on the many years of experience and knowledge we gained from manufacturing our own large turntables. We use a precision bearing that is capable of smoothing out minute variations in drive speed. This results in a rotational smoothness hitherto unimaginable with classic direct drive mechanisms.
Our clamping mechanism allows quick and precise, backlash-free adjustments of the aluminium arm base for arms from 9 to 10.5 inches long. The platter is made of a special alloy of aluminium, copper, magnesium and other materials that inhibits resonance. A top layer of glass platter and a bolt-on record clamp allow any vibrations to be quickly absorbed by the platter. Finally, three height-adjustable spikes allow for precise levelling and optimal contact of the turntable to your choice of platforms (although we recommend the HRS M3 isolation base).
Features:
- Reference turntable.
- Magnetic Direct Drive" magnetic drive system exclusive to Brinkmann.
- Very high precision, maintenance-free rotation system.
- External power supply based on solid state electronics. Optional 100% tube version available
- available as an option.
- Special aluminium alloy platter with optimised resonance.
- 12 mm thick duraluminium chassis with resonance-optimised geometry.
- Possibility of connection via XLR and RCA connectors.
- High-precision speed control (33.3 and 45 rpm).
- Mobile base for 9" and 10.5" reading arms.
- Noise level of -68 dB.
- Weight: 25 kg for the turntable and 1 kg for the power supply.
Arm and capsule not included. Please contact us for advice on different options.
