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What reviewers think
Bloggers and YouTubers have tried this product—so we've summarized their strongest opinions below. Links to full reviews follow.
Product Strengths
- Combined with the Tessellate cartridge, the GMT One turntable produces the best sound from vinyl records of every musical genre, according to the reviewer
- Presentation is remarkably expansive, three-dimensional, timbrally neutral, and image-solid from the start, delivering performance significantly above previous experiences
- The turntable provides agile timekeeping and nimbleness and portrays the tiniest of low-level gestures
- The system's imaging, soundstaging consistency, solidity, and three-dimensional layering are sensational
- The remote-control feature for starting, stopping, and adjusting VTA/SRA is a convenience that becomes quickly indispensable
Product Considerations
- The tonearm wire can be too long, causing a kink that might affect azimuth and anti-skating, requiring some fiddling
- Adjusting VTA/SRA on the arm can also affect tracking force and azimuth
- The air-suspension system can develop leaks
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Vs OMA K3 and Air Force Zero: Provides the best of both turntables—grand in scale and produces sensuous textures like the Zero, but has the agile timekeeping of the K3
- Vs Rega Naia: The sound on the GMT One was much better when playing Led Zeppelin II
Takeaway: The GMT One turntable offers amazing sound with an easy-to-use design. It is a great choice for those who want the best listening experience.
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Manufacturer details
OMEGA Drive
Description
Synchronous 15” diameter, 21 coreless-slotless, 3 phase zero-cogging, zero torque ripple, patent applied for direct drive motor. The time-average torque is 0.718 N.m @ 1.2A RMS & rated speed of 33.3 rpm. The RMS value of the torque ripple is 0.001342 (N.m). The torque ripple includes all the components (like cogging torque and the current commutation and air-gap flux harmonics).
ALPHA Drive
Description
Computer controlled quartz referenced high precision sine waves. 3 super linear class A amplifiers. Computer controlled remote control systems.Upgrade Option
The ALPHA Drive supplied with the Prime Meridian System can be upgraded to add a computer controlled pneumatic self-levelling control system for the LeVeL isolation system in the GMT® One System. Supplied as standard in the GMT® One System.
Speed Range 33.3, 45, and 78pm
Control fully adjustable via dedicated Smart Device WB Control APP in 0.01 increments.Wow and Flutternot measurable
GRAVITON® Ti Armwand
Description
Kinematic bearing provides 3-point location ensuring zero Brinelling and the optimal hertzian forces to ensure energy transfer through two different materials. Bearing is designed to allow easy change of Graviton® Armwand in less than a minute. Shortest possible lead out wire to avoid signal corruption.
Internal Wiring Silver / Teflon wire
Effective Length 304.8mm
Mounting distance 291.6mm
Offset Angle18°
Overhang 13.2mm
Effective Tonearm Mass 14g
Cartridge Weight Range All possible
TESSELLATE Ti Cartridges
Description
U.D. Carbon fibre Hybrid cantilever Titanium body cartridge systems.Cantilever OptionsBoron, Sapphire and Diamond available. To view the individual product pages and specifications, click on the links above.
LeVeL Isolation System
Description
Fully configurable according to specific requirements of any
environment. No requirement for adjustment. Fully autonomous.
Supplied as standard with the GMT® One System.
STAGE One
Description
Stage One: Close proximity MC to MM step up transformer output and direct output option.
R1 Rack
Description
Provides optimal location of all Alpha Drive & Omega Drive systems. Enables complete concealment of all energy systems.
WB GMT Control APP
Description
Provide GUI for complete remote control over all critical aspects of system including VTA (accurate to 1nM) start / stop, speed and lift lower.
Router & LAN Router provided with the unit, preconfigured with wifi connection to the Smart Device preinstalled with the WB Control APP. Does not connect to the internet.Compressor Medical grade silent running system to deliver energy to LeVeL pneumatic isolation system.
Finish Options The GMT® One System can be specified with Polished Silver or Polished Gold accents to match the GRAVITON® Ti Armwand and TESSELLATE Ti Cartridge finishes. Bespoke component finish options can be applied to the four caps on the glass top of the turntable, the platter weights around the periphery of the platter and the metal components used to finish the R1 Rack
Total System Weight 369.5Kg // 523lbs
Brand highlights
Taking a step back to look at reviewers' thoughts of the brand's entire lineup—not just this product—what stands out most is the following:
- Wilson Benesch stands out by manufacturing nearly all parts in-house, including drivers and even carbon fiber enclosures, providing greater control over quality and performance.
- They distinguish themselves through research into advanced materials, including bio-composites developed through collaborative projects with European research institutions, as a sustainable alternative to carbon fiber.
- A key differentiator lies in Wilson Benesch's design approach which prioritizes transient performance and dynamic coherence, even if it means trading off mid-bass warmth and weight, leading to a distinct sonic signature.
- Wilson Benesch emphasizes a minimalist approach to crossovers, even running some drivers full range, striving for signal purity and coherence which sets them apart from brands using more complex filter networks.
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A.C.T. 3Zero
- Positioning: A classic line that embodies the heritage of Wilson Benesch with advanced composite technology.
- Description: Features a biocomposite monocoque that enhances damping and silence, setting it apart from previous carbon fiber models. It includes an Isobaric Drive System for tight bass, unlike the Resolution 3Zero which focuses on full-range performance.
Resolution 3Zero
- Positioning: A high-performance floorstanding speaker designed for power and control.
- Description: Uses an Isobaric Drive System for controlled bass and a biocomposite monocoque for acoustic excellence, offering more power than the A.C.T. 3Zero. Its design allows for a full-range experience, unlike the standmount Endeavour 3Zero.
Endeavour 3Zero
- Positioning: A flagship standmount loudspeaker with advanced materials and design.
- Description: Combines a Fibonacci hybrid dome tweeter and Tactic 3.0 drive units for seamless integration, offering a more compact solution than the Resolution 3Zero.
Omnium
- Positioning: A modular design that represents the evolution of Wilson Benesch's loudspeaker technology.
- Description: Features a biocomposite monocoque and a massive aluminum foot for stability, providing a more refined sound than the A.C.T. 3Zero. It offers a balance of power and elegance, unlike the more compact Endeavour 3Zero.
Eminence
- Positioning: The flagship model of Wilson Benesch, representing the pinnacle of their loudspeaker design.
- Description: Integrates ten drive units with a biocomposite monocoque for exceptional coherency, surpassing the Omnium in scale and design.
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Engineering taken to the ultimate level. That’s what our brand and engineering are abou. We want to make the absolute finest sounding speakers that science can produce. We’re constantly looking at new engineering and materials to rethink as much as possible.
Let’s start with the tweeter: Normally you have soft dome, magnet structure, etc. But in the construction of how we do it, there’s a whole chambered element behind the tweeter, and we slice the soft dome down the middle and insert material to augment rigidity—to reach the frequencies a hard dome could do. It’s the beauty of soft dome with the breadth of a hard dome.
Next, our isobaric loading: Our drivers face each other to increase speed and decrease cabinet space. This also helps drivers more easily cross into where the tweeter takes over, making for a more seamless transition between drivers.
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Our Summary
Product Strengths
- The Chronos Discovery Turntable's performance completely resets the bar for what can be achieved sonically with the playback of LPs and is the new milestone in reference-level LP playback
- It presents an entirely fresh and previously unattainable level of musical experience, a new pinnacle of expressiveness and communication that is more than merely revelatory and bordered on transformative
- Discovery presents with an amazingly black, stark background, yielding a noise floor so decidedly defeated that it is all but imperceptible
- It exhibits this incredible ability to more finely differentiate and reveal the ever-so-specific size and locality, and with some recordings, even the shape, of each and every instrumental voice it regenerates
- The new model comes equipped with a massive custom hand-wound power transformer and uses a bank of super-capacitors on its output—optimising damping (towards back EMF), improving the microdynamic motor control, and increasing drive stability
Product Considerations
- The speed controllers on the front panel are not marked
- It is an intricate and complex piece of equipment to install, best left to experts
- Its size and Captain Nemo physicality may be a drawback
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Compared to the Kronos Pro, the Discovery shares no components—it isn't the Pro writ large, but runs along common evolutionary design channels
- The Discovery goes a lot further and is significantly better
Takeaway: The Chronos Discovery Turntable offers a new and improved music listening experience. It is considered a top-of-the-line product that uncovers sounds you may have never noticed before.
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Product Strengths
- Designed specifically for Nagra's 70th anniversary, with only 70 units produced, making it an exceptional and exclusive piece
- Provides a silent listening experience, with surface noise remaining at an almost inaudible level
- Offers precise sound reproduction, where all instruments are perfectly distinct with great definition
- Excellent instrument separation, allowing listeners to discern individual instruments within orchestral formations, creating a sense of depth and space
- Clean and well-defined low-frequency response without any muddiness
Product Considerations
- A complex piece of equipment, requiring 4 years of development and production
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- The sound is closer to an analog master tape listening than to vinyl as we know it—rounder and softer
Takeaway: The Nagra REFERENCE ANNIVERSARY turntable is a technologically advanced and meticulously crafted product designed for exceptional vinyl playback. It is a premium option for audiophiles seeking the highest level of precision and clarity in their listening experience.
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Our Summary
Product Strengths
- Huge, open, and relaxed sound, with a touch of sweetness in the upper registers
- Focuses on the deeper meanings of the music
- Might be a turntable for the ages
Product Considerations
- MSRP of $150K
- Demos were sometimes interrupted by the room next door
Takeaway: The Gryphon Apollo turntable offers a stunning sound that is huge, open, and relaxed. It is worth checking out if someone wants something that can really dig into the music.
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