Bergmann Galder air-bearing turntable & Odin air-bearing, linear-tracking tonearm. Vacuum hold-down.

Former distributor selling off his Bergmann Galder air-bearing turntable & Odin air-bearing, linear-tracking tonearm with vacuum hold-down. The package includes the (almost) silent air supply.
Here is one of the best thought-through turntable systems on the market.
To play a record, all you do is remove the record weight and place the record on the platter,  Press the 33 button, to turn on the motor.  Put the record weight back on the spindle and voilá, you will see the record being sucked down, as the record rotates.

One of the key listening features is that the linear tracking tonearm sounds the same on track 1 as on track 6; - there is no tracking distortion.
The air-bearing platter & air-bearing tonearm delivers an incredibly quiet foundation underneath the music.
 

4-arm turntable, air-bearing design
Galder is Bergmann`s answer to the most universal turntable design. Galder accepts up to 4 tonearms. Radial- and linear tracking arms.
Output for an air-bearing tonearm.
The motorbase is separated from the plinth.
Vacuum hold down, or clamp.

Advantage of using air bearings

 

Motorbase
The motorbase on Galder is equipped with a DC tacho motor. Communication between the tacho and the high-precision motor control electronic will keep the platter in a very accurate speed. We measured 0.0027% speed variation!
The power supply for the motor control electronic is built into in the air supply box, to keep high voltage distant from the interconnects delicate signal transmission. Connection is by a 5-meter shielded cable with LEMO connectors.
The air supply is remote-controlled from the motorbase. By pressing either 33 or 45 rpm, first press the air supply goes “ON”, and second press the platter starts to spin. When turning “OFF” at the selected speed, the air supply goes “OFF” automatically after 2 minutes. Very user-friendly and convenient.

Vacuum hold down
There are different ways to flatten a record and ensure that the record has good contact to the record mat/platter. A clamp covering the record label will only keep the centre of the record perfectly flattened. A metal ring, on the outer etch will only keep the outer part of the record flattened. The only way to flatten the record completely is by obtaining a vacuum between the record and the mat/platter – vacuum hold down. The vacuum hold invented by Bergmann Audio, is the most user-friendly system. The vacuum pump – which is in the air supply box – doesn’t need to be turned “OFF”, when changing the record. The user simply removes the vacuum clamp that is covering the centre spindle, and the vacuum is released, and the record can easily be changed while the platter is still spinning. After changing the record, put back the vacuum clamp, and the record is automatically flattened by the vacuum hold-down system.

Armboard
Galder accepts up to 4 tonearms – radial- and linear tracking tonearms. As standard, Galder comes with a main armboard, to fit almost any tonearm brand on the market - 9”, 10” and 12” tonearms.

We customize additional armboards for the tonearm brand you want to mount on the Galder turntable.

Air supply
The air supply has been the object of our greatest attention. The goal is to design a silent air supply, which could be placed in the listening room, and deliver an even, clean and dry air flow.
The pump is an oil-free, long-life unit, which does not require much maintenance.
The impulses from the pump are absorbed in an encapsulated reservoir. This results in an even airflow to the air bearing. The air supply is mounted with a filter, which prevents dust particles from entering the system. This filter is replaceable when necessary.

 

STEREOPHILE REVIEW - Michael Fremr, July 2018

Conclusion
In terms of quality of sound and, especially, engineering and build, Bergmann Audio's Odin tonearm and Galder turntable perform way above their total price of $35,700. They sound and perform as well as their appearance suggests.

Specifications for the Bergmann Galder turntable.
 
The Galder is a modular design with a decoupled element for the motor and a main bearing mounted in a module with a larger mass and dimensions. Both rest on a common aluminium frame.  


Specifications for the Bergmann Odin tonearm: 
 
The Odin tonearm is designed to fit most high-end turntable designs. It has a decoupled counterweight and an arm tube that is damped inside. The Odin tonearm's bearing design makes it immune to acoustic feedback because it has no mechanical contact with the turntable.

TURNTABLE SET-UP
If you ship us your cartridge, we will install it on the tonearm, which will be perfectly aligned. All you will need to do is level the turntable and dial in the tracking weight on the tone-arms's counterweight.
Or we could set up the turntable for you, in your home,  for a small fee.

Sales Policy.
All sales are final.  No refund. No exchange.
Shipping costs NOT included in the price, are to be borne by the buyer.  Send us your zip code for an estimate. CA residents will need to pay sales tax.   Wire transfer is mandatory for overseas transactions and preferred for domestic.  We DO NOT use PayPal.  C.C. + 3.5% of transaction cost on your Square payment portal.  Speakers take up to 7 days to ship after payment.

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