The Encore is the kind of turntable that makes you reach for records you haven't played in years — not because you forgot them, but because they never quite sounded like this. John Stratton's "hybrid" plinth philosophy sits between the worlds of high-mass and low-mass design, and the sonic result is a composure that's rare at any price: bass that actually stops when it should, mids that carry the woody resonance of a guitar body or the breath beneath a vocal, treble that shimmers without flinching. The ruby-on-bronze bearing is inaudible in the best sense — silence between notes is just silence. Speed never wavers; the Conductor outboard controller keeps the groove so locked that tempo becomes a constant, not a variable. Elegantly finished in exotic veneers and signed by hand by its maker, this is a machine that earns your trust quickly and keeps it indefinitely.
- Condition
- NEW
- Factory Specs
Width 17 in (430 mm)
Depth 14 in (355 mm)
Height 6.5 in average (165 mm)
Weight 26 lbs (11.8 kg)
Material Ultra MDF (medium density fibreboard)
Core Thickness 50 mm
CNC Tolerance 1/1000 in
Material Delrin® engineering thermoplastic
Thickness 36 mm
Material 6061 aircraft-grade aluminum and stainless steel
CNC Tolerance 1/1000 in
Type Ruby point on low-friction bronze shaft
Type AC synchronous, 12 V, custom anti-cogging modifications
Belts Dual round cross-section drive belts
Pulley Stainless steel
Unit Conductor (outboard, quartz-locked)
Speed Accuracy ±0.003%
Speeds 33-1/3 rpm, 45 rpm
Output Pure sine wave
Pitch Adjustment Independent rear-panel trim for 33-1/3 and 45 rpm
Type Machined aluminum with silicone O-ring isolation
Model SS-1
Material Solid stainless steel with black felt underside
Dimensions 0.75 in H × 2.75 in W (20 mm × 70 mm)
Weight 1.6 lbs (750 g)
- Liner Notes
The Encore not only unlocks the uncanny beauty of vinyl music reproduction, but it also delivers phenomenal value. It starts with our "hybrid" design, which combines the best characteristics of high-mass, low-mass and suspended turntables. We back it up with proven materials, thorough engineering and high-precision fabrication. Listen to the Encore and you'll hear solid bass, subtle midrange timbres and satisfying, fast transients on the likes of cymbal hits. And you'll want to hear all your LPs, all over again.
To combine the best elements of each design, Pure Fidelity's founder, John Stratton created the ultimate "hybrid" approach, with intermediate mass based on an ultra-MDF plinth. The result is completely neutral sound. Bass is strong without being sleepy, while the highs are detailed without being bright. The plinth is built on a 50-mm core of substantially upgraded ultra MDF offering higher density, better fibers, and better machineability, enabling far more precise assembly. A ruby bearing in a low-friction bronze shaft ensures a dead silent, near-frictionless drive system. The 36-mm Delrin® platter is inherently non-resonant, delivering very balanced frequency response with an almost organic feel. The Conductor outboard speed control features quartz lock to maintain rotational accuracy of ±0.003%, generating a pure sine wave of uncommon stability. Available finishes include Hawaiian Koa Satin, Santos Rosewood Semi Gloss, and Quilted Maple High Gloss.
- Stock No.
- 15476416151773
The Encore is the kind of turntable that makes you reach for records you haven't played in years — not because you forgot them, but because they never quite sounded like this. John Stratton's "hybrid" plinth philosophy sits between the worlds of high-mass and low-mass design, and the sonic result is a composure that's rare at any price: bass that actually stops when it should, mids that carry the woody resonance of a guitar body or the breath beneath a vocal, treble that shimmers without flinching. The ruby-on-bronze bearing is inaudible in the best sense — silence between notes is just silence. Speed never wavers; the Conductor outboard controller keeps the groove so locked that tempo becomes a constant, not a variable. Elegantly finished in exotic veneers and signed by hand by its maker, this is a machine that earns your trust quickly and keeps it indefinitely.
Condition
NEW
Factory Specs
Width 17 in (430 mm)
Depth 14 in (355 mm)
Height 6.5 in average (165 mm)
Weight 26 lbs (11.8 kg)
Material Ultra MDF (medium density fibreboard)
Core Thickness 50 mm
CNC Tolerance 1/1000 in
Material Delrin® engineering thermoplastic
Thickness 36 mm
Material 6061 aircraft-grade aluminum and stainless steel
CNC Tolerance 1/1000 in
Type Ruby point on low-friction bronze shaft
Type AC synchronous, 12 V, custom anti-cogging modifications
Belts Dual round cross-section drive belts
Pulley Stainless steel
Unit Conductor (outboard, quartz-locked)
Speed Accuracy ±0.003%
Speeds 33-1/3 rpm, 45 rpm
Output Pure sine wave
Pitch Adjustment Independent rear-panel trim for 33-1/3 and 45 rpm
Type Machined aluminum with silicone O-ring isolation
Model SS-1
Material Solid stainless steel with black felt underside
Dimensions 0.75 in H × 2.75 in W (20 mm × 70 mm)
Weight 1.6 lbs (750 g)
Liner Notes
The Encore not only unlocks the uncanny beauty of vinyl music reproduction, but it also delivers phenomenal value. It starts with our "hybrid" design, which combines the best characteristics of high-mass, low-mass and suspended turntables. We back it up with proven materials, thorough engineering and high-precision fabrication. Listen to the Encore and you'll hear solid bass, subtle midrange timbres and satisfying, fast transients on the likes of cymbal hits. And you'll want to hear all your LPs, all over again.
To combine the best elements of each design, Pure Fidelity's founder, John Stratton created the ultimate "hybrid" approach, with intermediate mass based on an ultra-MDF plinth. The result is completely neutral sound. Bass is strong without being sleepy, while the highs are detailed without being bright. The plinth is built on a 50-mm core of substantially upgraded ultra MDF offering higher density, better fibers, and better machineability, enabling far more precise assembly. A ruby bearing in a low-friction bronze shaft ensures a dead silent, near-frictionless drive system. The 36-mm Delrin® platter is inherently non-resonant, delivering very balanced frequency response with an almost organic feel. The Conductor outboard speed control features quartz lock to maintain rotational accuracy of ±0.003%, generating a pure sine wave of uncommon stability. Available finishes include Hawaiian Koa Satin, Santos Rosewood Semi Gloss, and Quilted Maple High Gloss.
Stock No.
15476416151773
