You MUST choose a power supply to operate the MAX!
Timeless, flexible - the perfect basis for entry and upgrading
The Transrotor Max has his name for two reasons. First, they wanted to name a good friend, and secondly, it's about maximum reduction. Design is only good when you can't leave anything out. In Transrotors philosophy, the Max is also the perfect introduction to the world of Transrotor turntables. Here you have the outsourced motor, which has no contact with the turntable apart from the drive belt. Of course, their favorite material, solid aluminum, rotates. The tonearm base is infinitely adjustable and a second tonearm is also possible. The perfect base with the chance to move up.
The Transrotor Max is a belt‑drive, high‑mass aluminum turntable designed as a flexible, upgradeable entry point into the Transrotor lineup, combining minimalist aesthetics with genuine high‑end performance potential.
Design and build
The Max uses a solid, hand‑polished aluminum chassis that gives it both visual presence and mechanical stability, clearly echoing Transrotor’s larger Fat Bob‑style designs. With an overall footprint of about 44 x 33 x 17 cm and a weight around 20 kg, it presents as a compact but substantial deck suitable for serious racks and stands.
Platter, motor, and drive
A heavy 7 kg aluminum platter (often combined with an acrylic interface in some configurations) provides high rotational inertia for speed stability and low noise floor. The synchronous motor is housed in a separate outboard pod that only contacts the deck via the belt, reducing vibration transfer into the chassis and groove‑tracing system.
Tonearm flexibility and upgrade path
The steplessly adjustable arm base accepts both 9‑inch and 12‑inch tonearms, and the deck can be configured to carry a second arm base for dual‑arm setups. Armboards can be ordered pre‑machined for popular mounts (Rega, Origin Live, SME, Sorane, Reed and others), making it straightforward to tailor the table to different cartridges and listening priorities over time.
Power supply and accessories
Standard packages typically include the Konstant Eins electronic power supply plus an aluminum record clamp/weight of roughly 370 g, with optional upgrades to the Konstant Studio or M1 Reference supplies for finer speed control. Many dealers offer the Max either bare or bundled with arms such as the Rega RB220/RB330 or Origin Live, so it can be sold as a ready‑to‑play system or as a platform for higher‑end arm and cartridge choices.
Positioning and character
Transrotor frames the Max as a “maximum reduction” design: visually minimal, mechanically focused, and intended as a long‑term foundation that can grow with an enthusiast from first serious deck into more elaborate two‑arm, higher‑end power‑supply configurations. Its combination of mass‑loaded construction, isolated motor, and modular arm mounting is aimed at delivering authentic high‑end vinyl performance while remaining approachable in setup and pricing within the Transrotor ecosystem.
General matching guidance
Rega RB220 / RB330 – Can be added as a TTVJAudio bundle on the Max, giving a simple, reliable starting point with good performance‑per‑dollar and direct mechanical compatibility. These are ideal if you want a complete, low‑friction package you can upgrade later with a better arm.
Transrotor TRA 9 – Mid‑heavy 9" gimbal arm (~18 g effective mass) designed by Transrotor for use on their SME‑type arm bases, matching well with most modern MC cartridges and giving you a fully “house‑voiced” front end. If you spec the Max with an SME‑pattern board, this is the most seamless premium upgrade.
Other SME‑mount arms (e.g., SME M2‑9, similar geometry designs) – The Max’s armboard can be ordered drilled for SME pattern, opening up classic and modern SME‑style arms that suit low‑ to medium‑compliance MCs many Max owners favor. This route makes sense if you already own an SME‑mount arm or are committed to that ecosystem.
Long‑arm and dual‑arm setups
12" variants of Rega‑pattern or SME‑pattern arms – The steplessly adjustable base and optional second armboard allow 12" arms, improving tracking geometry and appealing if you run higher‑end MCs or want a dedicated mono/secondary cartridge. Specifying the correct 12" drilling from the dealer is key here, as the Max armboard is made to order.
Two‑arm configurations (9" + 9" or 9" + 12") – Adding the optional second base lets you mix, for example, a quick‑cue MM‑friendly 9" arm with a heavier 12" MC arm, using the Max as a flexible cartridge platform. This plays directly into the Max’s positioning as an “infinitely upgradeable” chassis rather than a fixed turnkey deck.
The Max is drilled to order for specific patterns (Rega/OL, SME, Sorane, Reed, etc.), so the “best” arm is often the one that matches the armboard you commit to at purchase. For future‑proofing, choosing a widely supported geometry (Rega‑pattern or SME‑pattern) gives the most cartridge and arm flexibility over time.