marantz Tt 1000 (1979) | ESOTEC Series

 

The Tt 1000 Resonance-Free Direct-Drive turntable system, was first presented by marantz at the Japan Audio fair in october 1979. Its housing is formed from a triple layer of alternating glass and aluminum. These materials of different masses, arranged to form a unique structure, transform vibrational energy into heat, thus eliminating any transmission of vibrations. The structure of the TT 1000 is as follows: 15mm of high-density glass + 8mm of aluminum + 15mm of high-density glass. After testing all types of materials used, Marantz chose glass to equip the TT 1000's platter mat. Much better than a thick rubber mat. For example, glass eliminates any possibility of vibration. The glass platter mat offers increased precision in tracking the record's trace: sound details, respect for harmonics, sonic planes, etc. All these essential factors have been improved. One of the problems posed by using a turntable is the absorption of external vibrations. The Esotec solution is the use of a sound-isolating type air suspension with high absorption capacity. The isolators are equipped with a height adjustment system to keep the turntable perfectly horizontal. The TT 1000's power supply is not incorporated into the turntable itself but located in a separate housing to avoid any risk of AC interference. Another Marantz exclusive for the TT 1000 is a very high torque direct drive motor. Based on a Micro Seiki design it was initially offered with a rebadged CF-1 Micro Seiki tonearm.

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