{"product_id":"gryphon-apollo-reference-turntable-system","title":"Gryphon Apollo Reference Turntable System","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Pinnacle of Analog Precision | Available at Trimira Audio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGryphon Apollo Reference Turntable System\u003c\/strong\u003e is presented as a statement-level analogue source component designed for uncompromising vinyl playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped in collaboration with turntable specialist \u003cstrong\u003eHelmut Brinkmann\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Apollo combines a direct-drive motor architecture with Gryphon's emphasis on mechanical rigidity, constrained-layer damping, substantial platter mass, and sophisticated isolation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a comprehensive turntable platform designed to prioritise rotational stability, mechanical silence, and precise cartridge-to-record interface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eTrimira Audio\u003c\/strong\u003e, we recommend the Apollo for reference vinyl systems where turntable isolation, speed stability, tonearm flexibility, and mechanical engineering are central to the system design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Technological Innovations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrinkmann Technical Collaboration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Apollo incorporates direct-drive technology developed in collaboration with \u003cstrong\u003eHelmut Brinkmann\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe direct-drive architecture eliminates the conventional belt interface between motor and platter, with the motor directly controlling platter rotation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design is intended to provide stable rotational speed and precise response to speed-control circuitry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstrained-Layer Damped Chassis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main structure uses a multi-material constrained-layer construction incorporating:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnodised aluminium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKerrock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBitumen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination is designed to dissipate mechanical energy and reduce resonance throughout the turntable structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Mass Aluminium Platter with DLC Surface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Apollo uses a substantial aluminium-alloy platter with a \u003cstrong\u003eDiamond-Like Carbon (DLC)\u003c\/strong\u003e surface layer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DLC interface provides a hard, mechanically stable surface between the platter and record mat\/record interface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDual Tonearm Support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo independent tonearm positions allow the Apollo to accommodate \u003cstrong\u003etwo tonearms from approximately 9 to 12 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes the platform particularly useful for systems incorporating multiple cartridge types—for example, separate MM and MC cartridges or different tonearm geometries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExternal Sinusoidal Power Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe direct-drive motor is supplied by a dedicated external power-supply architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe external supply is designed to provide regulated power for the motor while physically separating the motor-control power circuitry from the main turntable structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActive Resonance-Control Feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-mass isolation feet provide mechanical decoupling between the turntable and its supporting platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe isolation system is designed to reduce the effects of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFootfall vibration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloor-borne mechanical energy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcoustic feedback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnvironmental resonance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eGryphon Apollo Reference Turntable\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCustom Direct-Drive Motor with Sinusoidal Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlatter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-Mass Aluminium Alloy with DLC Surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpeeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33⅓ RPM \u0026amp; 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