Spyder vs VPI Industries Dragon
The Dragon's wow & flutter is 0.100% against the Spyder's 0.070%, its effective mass 10.2 g against 5 g, its platter weight 9.07 kg (20 lbs) against 10 kg (22 lbs), and its effective length 273.4 mm against 305 mm.
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$9,995 - $12,995
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the Spyder
The Brinkmann Audio Spyder is a versatile reference-class turntable designed to accept up to four 9-inch to 12-inch tonearms, with a plinth-less open chassis for flexible arm placement. It uses Brinkmann’s Sinus 4-phase, 12-pole motor, a hydrostatic zero-maintenance bearing with heating, and a heavy alloy/crystal platter for speed stability and low noise. The standard configuration includes an external solid-state power supply, with the optional RöNt II vacuum-tube supply available for further performance refinement.
Specifications
Turntable
Turntable mechanics and performance
- Speeds
- 33⅓, 45 RPM
- Drive Type
- belt
- Platter Material
- aluminum
- Platter Weight
- 10 kg
- Wow & Flutter
- 0.070%
- Built-in Phono Stage
- No
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Weight
- 21 kg (46 lbs)
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions