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The Thales Elegance vinyl record player supersedes the decade-old TTT-Compact model with state-of-the-art design and innovative features.
It features a horizontally aligned motor axis, reducing vibration effects on the drive mechanism for optimized playback quality.
The system utilizes an 'endlessly free spinning platter' principle, supported by a high-torque eddy current brake for precise speed control.
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