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For out-and-out performance, this deck has all the attributes you could ask for. Strengths lie in superb transparency, timing, musicality, dynamics, and tangible soundstaging. Capable of outperforming much more expensive, respected decks, the Calypso MK5 is not going to disappoint you. Also, being neutral and system-friendly, it suits most applications very well.
REVIEWS
“The Calypso Multilayer/Silver proves a really impressive performer. It has a big, spacious sound that’s strong on dynamics, involvement and tonal purity, with excellent detail retrieval.”
Hi-Fi Choice
“It is still a relatively modest package, yet it produced some of the very best sounds from vinyl that I have heard for a considerable while……. An Audio Excellence rating is amply deserved.”
Hi-Fi Critic
“…It will come as no surprise that I am totally smitten with this player. It is a permanent part of my system and I seriously doubt if there is a player out there that can beat it in terms of outright enjoyment and musical flow. And even in technical and audiophile terms, I’ve not heard a better performance than this.”
Hi-Fi Advice, Christiaan Punter
Features
Mk5 Motor Power Supply
The Mk5 Motor Power Supply introduces a new PCB in the PSU on all decks offering even more speed stability and improved sonic performance than the former Light Speed Controller. Common problems like speed drift, motor jitter and cogging are avoided. Speed settings for 33.33 and 45 RPM are operated through one knob with no need for belt/platter change.
DC100 Motor
These high-grade Swiss motors demonstrate the powerful, smooth-running needed in a good turntable motor. Ironless cores eliminate eddy currents which result in low “clogging”, low vibration and speed stability. Motors are decoupled to minimize vibration and reduce audible noise.
Belt
The belt is manufactured in house using special material which increases grip and reduces stretch under instantaneous loading, using a unique material which dramatically improves on widely used neoprene rubber – benefits include increased dynamics and deeper bass performance.
Specifications
Multi-layer Platter:
Yes
High Performance Armboard:
No
Motor:
DC100
Sub-Chassis Inertia Disc:
Yes
Heavyweight Plinith:
No
Maximum Decoupling on Main Bearing:
No
"Footprint" of deck & Minimum Dimensions of Support Surface (cm) (WxD):
40x29
Overall Size (cm) (WxDxH)
(for 9.5 inch arm see top line)
(for 12 inch arms use lower line):
49x36x17
55x36x17
Weight (kg):
11.5
Shipping Dimensions (cm) (WxDxH):
60 x 45 x 16
Weight Packaged (kg):
13.3