TURNTABLES

Sparta

Our no-frills platform - an entry to the world of KRONOS.

Unique to behold, the Sparta is essentially two complete turntables-each including a skeletal, metal-framed plinth fabricated of solid aluminum boards.

  • DUAL DECK ARCHITECTURE
  • COUNTER-ROTATION
  • SOLID ALUMINUM
  • SUSPENDED
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Design

Overview

The Sparta turntable is the embodiment of Kronos Audio's core design principles, distilled into their purest form. Built to disappear into silence so that only the music remains. Every surface, every interface, every tolerance exists for one purpose: to preserve time.

At the heart of the Sparta are two counter-rotating platters, each driven by its own motor and suspended from above by a network of elastomers that isolate the mechanism from external vibrations.

Notes

Built to disappear into silence-so the recording remains.

Every surface, every interface, every tolerance exists for one purpose: to preserve time.

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Critical reception

Press & Endorsements

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Written Reviews

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Kronos Sparta Turntable

I've never before been treated to vinyl playback from any system I've owned that is as clearly and profoundly moving as what I am now hearing...
TAS
The Absolute Sound
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Kronos Sparta 0.5 Turntable And Upgrade To Full Sparta Review

I've never before been treated to vinyl playback from any system I've owned that is as clearly and profoundly moving as what I am now hearing...
ETM
Enjoythemusic.com
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Kronos Audio Products Sparta Turntable

A cloudless day has dawned over the vinyl landscape, one where you feel you can see forever and your view is only limited by your acuity. There are no environmental impediments in the way.
PF
Positive Feedback
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Kronos Sparta Turntable

The Kronos Sparta turntable takes the counter rotational technology of the flagship Kronos turntable and incorporates it into a more affordable and tidy package.
AV
AV Showrooms
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Specifications

Technical Specifications

Rotational speed
33.3 rpm & 45 rpm
Tonearm length
9 to 12 inches
Dimensions
20 in (W) x 14 in (D) x 11 in (H) / 51 cm (W) x 36 cm (D) x 28 cm (H)
Weight
70 lbs / 32 kg
Crate dimensions
24 in (W) x 32 in (D) x 16 in (H) / 61 cm (W) x 81 cm (D) x 41 cm (H)
Shipping weight
95 lbs / 43 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
27 lbs (12kg) / 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
Precision steel
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

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