The Eclipse is the kind of turntable that reminds you why vinyl endured—hand-built in Burnaby, BC by John Stratton with a material obsession most manufacturers quietly bypass. A ruby ball bearing in a bronze shaft keeps the background near-silent; the 36 mm Delrin platter has an organic grip on musical texture that aluminum and glass simply can't replicate. Dual round-section belts, a quartz-locked Conductor speed controller, and aircraft-grade sub-platter lock pitch so steadily that instrumental timbres feel three-dimensional and unhurried. The ultra-MDF plinth threads the needle between high-mass and low-mass design—bass arrives with authority and without bloom, while the top end stays detailed and utterly free of edge. Each deck leaves the shop with Stratton's signature on the plinth. It shows.
Condition
NEW
Factory Specs
Material 50 mm Ultra MDF (ultra-dense medium density fibreboard)
Construction CNC-machined to 1/1000" repeatable tolerance
Isolation Feet CNC-machined aluminum with silicone O-ring isolation
Type Ruby ball bearing in low-friction bronze shaft
Shaft Material Bronze (lower coefficient of friction than industry-standard brass)
Type Custom 12V AC synchronous motor
Modification Proprietary clogging-elimination custom modifications
Model Conductor quartz-locked outboard speed controller
Speed Accuracy ±0.003%
Speeds 33⅓ rpm, 45 rpm
Pitch Adjustment Separate rear-panel adjustments for 33⅓ and 45 rpm
Output Pure sine wave
Pulley Stainless steel
Drive Belts Two round cross-section belts
Sub-Platter 6061 aircraft-grade aluminum and stainless steel, CNC-machined to 1/1000"
Material Delrin® engineering thermoplastic
Thickness 36 mm
Model SS-1 solid stainless steel record weight (included)
Dimensions 0.75" H × 2.75" diameter (20 mm × 70 mm)
Weight 1.6 lbs. (750 g)
Standard Santos Rosewood Semi-Gloss, Dark Walnut Semi-Gloss
Premium Quilted Maple High-Gloss, Piano Black High-Gloss
Dimensions 17" W × 14" D × 6.5" H avg. (430 × 355 × 165 mm)
Weight 25 lbs. (11.3 kg)
Liner Notes
Music lovers seeking greater enjoyment of their LPs welcome the Eclipse into their homes with enthusiasm. And sophisticated audiophiles recognize that the Eclipse "punches above its weight," performing on a par with more costly alternatives. The secret is our "hybrid" design, which takes advantage of proven materials, thorough engineering and high-precision fabrication. You'll hear deep, silent backgrounds; solid bass; subtle midrange timbres and uncompromised highs. And you'll bask in the sound of your favorite vinyl.
The plinth has a major impact on turntable sound. High-mass designs can have solid bass, but can sound dull. Low-mass designs can have good speed and dynamics, but often sound bright. Suspended decks can have good timing, but may lack bass. 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. Fittingly, when each Pure Fidelity turntable reaches completion, John Stratton proudly signs the plinth.
The Eclipse is built on a 50 mm ultra-MDF core with ultra-precise CNC machining held to 1/1000 inch tolerance. A ruby ball bearing in a low-friction bronze shaft provides a dead silent, near-frictionless drive system. The Conductor quartz-locked outboard speed control generates a pure sine wave and maintains rotational accuracy of ±0.003%, with separate pitch adjustments for 33⅓ and 45 rpm. The 36 mm Delrin® platter delivers a very balanced frequency response with an almost organic feel. Available in two standard finishes (Santos Rosewood Semi-Gloss and Dark Walnut) and two premium finishes (Quilted Maple High-Gloss and Piano Black High-Gloss), and configurable with or without tonearm and the Stratos MC cartridge.
Stock No.
15476416676061
