Dark Star vs Max Nero
The Max Nero's platter weight is 7 kg (15 lbs) against the Dark Star's 24 kg (53 lbs) and its weight 20 kg (44 lbs) against 24 kg (53 lbs). Both share drive type (Belt) and platter material (POM).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$4,400
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the Dark Star
The Transrotor Dark Star is a high-mass, belt-driven turntable built around a matte-black POM chassis and platter, using an outboard fully decoupled AC-synchronous motor and an external Konstant power supply. It is an open-air, suspension-less design that relies on mass, rigid construction, and resonance-control materials rather than springs or damping systems. The Dark Star was originally reviewed at about $5,000 for the turntable alone, with package pricing also offered when bundled with a tonearm and cartridge.
Specifications
Turntable
Turntable mechanics and performance
- Speeds
- 33⅓, 45 RPM
- Drive Type
- belt
- Platter Material
- POM
- Platter Weight
- 24 kg
- Built-in Phono Stage
- No
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 460 × 170 × 340 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 24 kg (53 lbs)
- Available Colors
- matte black
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions