TURNTABLES

Discovery

Our flagship two tonearm platform featuring a radically new exo-skeleton chassis system designed to minimize resonances and optimize isolation.

Kronos developed a wholly new way to attach the chassis to the suspension system, using completely different soft clamping methods.

  • NEW SUSPENSION COUPLING
  • ISOLATED DRIVE
  • HAND-FINISHED
  • REFERENCE PLATFORM
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Design

Overview

Discovery represents Kronos Audio's most ambitious expression of counter-rotational analogue playback. Its exo-skeleton chassis and isolated suspension architecture are tuned to lower stored energy, improve timing precision, and preserve low-level musical detail.

Designed as a reference platform for discerning listeners, Discovery supports a dual-tonearm layout and a highly resolved mechanical grounding strategy. Every interface is intended to keep resonant behavior predictable while surpassing the sense of ease and scale associated with the brand's flagship systems.

HiFi+ Innovation of the Year Award 2021
WON HIFI+INNOVATION OF THE YEARAWARD

Notes

Reference-level chassis architecture with dual-tonearm capability.

Optimized for isolation, stability, and long-term upgradeability.

FLAGSHIP PLATFORM · REFERENCE ANALOGUE SYSTEM

Critical reception

Press & Endorsements

Selected citations and editorial mentions.

Written Reviews

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Kronos Discovery turntable

A formal review examining the Discovery as a ground-up design rather than a larger Kronos Pro.
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Hi-Fi+
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The KRONOS Discovery LP Playback System - Sui Generis

The KRONOS Discovery turntable defies comparison to all other world-class turntables in my experience, creating a class of its own.
PF
Positive Feedback
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Final Thoughts on the KRONOS Discovery LP Playback System

The most complete playback of LPs that I had ever heard.
PF
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Kronos Discovery Turntable Drive-by reviewing at Long Valley

Listening impressions that ranked the Kronos Discovery among the reviewer's best analog experiences.
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Superior Audio
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Kronos Audio

The Kronos Discovery Turntable system is the finest TT that I've heard to date.
PF
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Featured Coverage

Kronos Discovery magazine feature

Featured in Print

Discovery Turntable - Editorial Feature

Recognized in international audio press, Discovery represents Kronos Audio's most advanced expression of counter-rotational analogue playback, combining mechanical precision with exceptional stability and low-noise performance.

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Specifications

Technical Specifications

Rotational speed
33.3 rpm & 45 rpm
Tonearm length
9 to 12 inches
Dimensions(inches)
28 in (W) x 14.5 in (D) x 11.5 in (H)
Dimensions(cm)
71 cm (W) x 37 cm (D) x 29 cm (H)
Weight
70 lbs / 32 kg
Crate dimensions(inches)
37 in (W) x 17.5 in (D) x 13 in (H) / Crate
Crate dimensions(cm)
94 cm (W) x 44.5 cm (D) x 33 cm (H) / Crate
Shipping weight
250 lbs / 113 kg
Power supply
Dual channel pure class A linear DC
AC voltage input
110V or 220V factory set
DC voltage output
0 to 5 volt, CPU controlled, factory calibrated
DC transmission
Pico 3 pin cable
Transmission
Pico 4 pin cable
Motors
2432 precious metal brushes DC motors (qty 2)
Motor mounts
Delrin capped aluminum tubes
Speed guidance system
Continuous open loop feedback, user speed adjustable
Sensors type
Optical diode I/O top motor tachymeter
Correction cycle
60 times /rotation. 0.15% max., 0.05% min.
Strobe
CPU generated 120 Hz with LED output
Tonearm length
9 inches to 10.5 inches (229 mm to 267 mm)
Platters type
Composite compressed phenolic/aluminum, balanced
Platter weight
17 lbs (7.7 kg) / platter
Drive
1 silicone/viton 2.3 string belt / platter
Main bearings
Dual hydraulic isolated inverted sleeve and ball
Shaft type
Grounded heat hardened tool steel
Ball type
High-precision ceramic
Lubricant
8 ml. variable viscosity synthetic oil
Service interval
5 years (clean and re-oil)
Suspension
Full floating top suspended
Elastomers
317 o-rings , viton/silicone proprietary mix

Resources

Documentation

  • Download Assembly Instructions
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