{"product_id":"transrotor-dark-star-reference-turntable","title":"Transrotor Dark Star Reference Turntable","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eTransrotor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e Dark Star Reference is a mass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003e‑\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eloaded, belt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003e‑\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003edrive, unsuspended turntable that builds on the original Dark Star by adding a dedicated Reference base for even greater mechanical grounding and pitch stability. Its architecture uses a thick 30 mm POM (polyoxymethylene) chassis and a matching 60 mm POM platter, materials chosen for their combination of high mass, internal damping, and immunity to temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003e‑\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e and humidity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003e‑\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003erelated warping, giving the deck a characteristically quiet, low\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003e‑\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003enoise background.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eDesign and build\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eThe Dark Star Reference retains the compact footprint of the standard Dark Star but couples the main plinth to a second Reference base that lowers the center of gravity and improves vibration draining into the support surface. All visible surfaces are finished in a matte black that minimizes visual distraction in a rack and visually “shrinks” the table, while the separate motor pod and record clamp add a purposeful, industrial aesthetic, looking compact and classy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eChassis, platter, and bearing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eThe chassis is a 30 mm slab of POM, a dense engineering polymer also known as Delrin, used here as a constrained, non\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003e‑\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eresonant platform in place of traditional spring suspension. On top sits a 60 mm POM platter that combines substantial rotational inertia with excellent self\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003e‑\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003edamping, supported by a classic bronze or brass sleeve bearing with a hardened steel shaft and ceramic ball to keep friction and rumble vanishingly low.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eMotor and power supply\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eA fully decoupled AC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003e‑\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003esynchronous outboard motor drives the platter via a thin belt, physically separated from the plinth so motor vibration does not feed back into the record\/stylus interface. Speed control is handled by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eTransrotor’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eKonstant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e series supplies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf2\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf2\"\u003eEins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf2\"\u003e as standard with upgrade paths to Studio and higher—allowing fine 33⅓\/45 rpm adjustment and cleaner drive voltage for improved timing and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf2\"\u003emicrodynamics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf2\"\u003eTonearm and configuration options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf2\"\u003eThe Dark Star Reference is typically supplied with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf2\"\u003eRega\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003e‑\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003epattern 9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003e‑\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003einch arm such as the RB330 or RB880, but the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003earmboard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e system can be configured for other compatible arms to match different cartridges and system goals. Packages can be bundled with matched MM or MC cartridges and a heavy record clamp, giving buyers a coherent, ready\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003e‑\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003e‑\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eplay front end while still leaving room to upgrade arms, cartridges, and power supplies later.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eSonic character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eThe Dark Star platform has a very low noise floor, strong macrodynamic swing, and “black” backgrounds, traits that let subtle inner detail and spatial cues emerge without etch. The Reference base further tightens bass articulation and image focus, yielding a presentation that emphasizes grounded, stable imaging and long\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003e‑\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eterm listen-ability rather than spotlighting artifacts or hyped leading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003e‑\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eedge detail. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Transrotor","offers":[{"title":"Konstant EINS \"One\"","offer_id":45598550130828,"sku":null,"price":7890.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Konstant Studio","offer_id":45598550163596,"sku":null,"price":8190.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Konstant M-1 Reference","offer_id":45598550196364,"sku":null,"price":8790.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Konstant FMD","offer_id":45598550229132,"sku":null,"price":10690.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/3308\/9164\/files\/transrotorDarkStar_Ref_rechts_hoch_w___69132.jpg?v=1770156020","url":"https:\/\/www.ttvjaudio.com\/products\/transrotor-dark-star-reference-turntable","provider":"TTVJ Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}