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Transrotor | Vinyl Sound Buffalo, NY USA

Transrotor turntables are available at Vinyl Sound USA Inc. in Buffalo, NY, your authorised Transrotor dealer serving Western New York and the United States. Hand-crafted in Bergisch Gladbach, Germany since 1969 by founder Jochen Räke, Transrotor is the world's most respected manufacturer of precision-machined aluminum and acrylic turntables, combining mass-loaded architecture, advanced bearing systems, and resonance-controlled chassis construction with proprietary magnetic drive technology that represents the cutting edge of analog engineering. The Transrotor lineup at Vinyl Sound Buffalo spans the Zet 1, Zet 3, Max, Dark Star, Fat Bob S TMD, Fat Bob Reference TMD, Leonardo 40/60 TMD, Rondino Bianco FMD, Tourbillon FMD, and reference Orion Reference FMD, covering every performance level from serious entry-level high-end through absolute reference-grade analog reproduction.

Transrotor's most celebrated innovation is its proprietary magnetic drive technology, developed in two distinct implementations that place Transrotor at the forefront of turntable engineering. TMD (Transrotor Magnetic Drive) uses a 7-pound magnetic bearing that replaces conventional mechanical contact between the drive system and platter, dramatically reducing mechanical vibration transmission and allowing the Fat Bob S TMD and Fat Bob Reference TMD to deliver a noise floor previously achievable only in turntables costing multiples of their price. FMD (Free Magnetic Drive) elevates this technology further in the Rondino Bianco, Tourbillon, and reference Orion Reference FMD, completely decoupling the platter from any mechanical drive anomalies for an analog silence that allows music to erupt from the darkest of backgrounds. The Transrotor Orion Reference FMD received The Absolute Sound Editors' Choice Award 2023 for Best Turntable $10,000 and Up, with TAS reviewer Art Janszen describing it as a beautiful piece of audio art that does an admirable job of isolating the platter from drive system anomalies, producing a very low noise platform from which music emerges with extraordinary presence and dynamic authority. The Fat Bob S TMD received True Audiophile Best in Class recognition for incorporating Transrotor's breakthrough magnetic drive technology — originally developed for turntables costing over $100,000 — into an accessible reference-level design.

Transrotor turntables are precision-machined from solid aluminum, stainless steel, and brass to tolerances that competing manufacturers using cast or pressed components cannot match, with hand-polished platters, meticulously crafted motor housings, and multiple tonearm configuration options allowing each turntable to be tailored to complement any high-performance analog system. Vinyl Sound USA featured a Transrotor turntable paired with Accuphase amplification at Capital Audio Fest, representing one of the most prestigious system demonstrations at America's premier hi-fi event. Competing reference turntables from SME, Clearaudio, and TechDAS address the same market segment, but Transrotor's unique TMD and FMD magnetic drive technology, fifty-plus years of German precision engineering, and exceptional visual artistry make it the definitive choice for serious analog enthusiasts in Buffalo, NY and across the United States. Visit Vinyl Sound USA in Buffalo, NY to arrange a Transrotor demonstration and experience German analog engineering at its absolute finest.

TRANSROTOR METROPOLIS FMD TURNTABLE | VINYL SOUND Features Optimized, particularly smooth-running cardanic bearing with central counterweight Drive by rotating magnetic field (FMD) 3 motors Details FMD-Antrieb Material acrylic black, brass, metal parts high quality chrome or gold plated Rotor Ring Constant FMD in solid brass housing
Transrotor Transrotor Metropolis FMD Turntable
$289,975.00
TRANSROTOR ARTUS FMD TURNTABLE | VINYL SOUND The Artus FMD is Transrotor’s flagship turntable. Features a combination of Polished Aluminum- Black Acrylic chassis, an 80mm Acrylic platter, Cadanic suspension that allows the turntable to move freely for leveling, Rotor Ring, FMD (Free Magnetic Drive) bearing and the option to equip up to two 9 -inch or 12-inch tone arm board.
Transrotor Transrotor Artus FMD Turntable
$249,975.00
TRANSROTOR TOURBILLION FMD TURNTABLE | VINYL SOUND Tourbillon FMD is second from the top-of-the-line Transrotor turntable. It features a combination of Polished Aluminum Clear Acrylic chassis, an 80mm Acrylic platter, Rotor Ring, FMD (Free Magnetic Drive) bearing and the option to equip up to two 9 or 12-inch tone arm board.
Transrotor Transrotor Tourbillon FMD Turntable
From $59,995.00 - $79,990.00
TRANSROTOR ORION REFERENCE FMD TURNTABLE | VINYL SOUND Orion Reference FMD features a double acrylic clear chassis 40mm, 80mm aluminum platter (15kg), FMD (Free Magnetic Drive) bearing and equipped with one 9-inch or 12-inch arm board. Transrotor FMD bearing works by magnetically coupling the motors and the magnetic drive platter assembly.
Transrotor Transrotor Orion Reference FMD Turntable (Acrylic)
$43,990.00
TRANSROTOR STRATO NERO/BIANCO TMD TURNTABLE | VINYL SOUND Transrotor Strato TMD comes in Nero and Bianco finish. The chassis is a sandwich construction of acrylic/aluminum/acrylic Polished in black or in white. The platter is POM for the Nero and acrylic for the Bianco. TMD bearing is driven by 3 motors mounted in a solid block of aluminium. Power supply is the Konstant FMD.
Transrotor Transrotor Strato Nero/Bianco Tmd Turntable
$28,575.00
TRANSROTOR RONDINO BIANCO FMD TURNTABLE | VINYL SOUND Rondino Bianco FMD comes in a Solid Clear Acrylic Frame of polished Aluminum & Acrylic in a sandwich construction, 70mm Aluminum platter (10kg) FMD (Free Magnetic Drive) bearing and the option to equip up to 3 tone arm bases. Transrotor FMD bearing works by magnetically coupling the motors and the magnetic drive platter assembly.
Transrotor Transrotor Rondino Rondino FMD Turntable
From $18,995.00 - $33,570.00
TRANSROTOR ALTO TMD TURNTABLE (POLISHED ALIMINUM) | VINYL SOUND Alto TMD comes in a solid aluminum chassis, aluminum platter (9kg), TMD bearing and the option to equip up to 3 tone arm bases. The tonearm base can be adjusted to fit any 9 to 12- inch tone arms and has on-the-fly VTA adjustment. The armboard is a 2 piece assembly.
Transrotor Transrotor Alto TMD Turntable (Polished Aluminum)
From $11,890.00 - $18,065.00
TRANSROTOR ZET 3 TURNTABLE | VINYL SOUND ZET3 comes in 2 colors: Black or Glossy White. Features a heavy Acrylic-Aluminum-Acrylic (Sandwich) polished chassis, a 70mm Aluminum platter (12kg), standard or TMD bearing and the option to equip up to 2 Aluminum tonearm base for two 9-inch or 12-inch tone arm configuration.
Transrotor Transrotor Zet 3 Turntable
From $8,890.00 - $18,685.00
TRANSROTOR BELLINI TMD TURNTABLE (ACRRYLIC) | VINYL SOUND The Transrotor Bellini is a high-end turntable that combines tradition and modernity. Crafted from high-quality materials and equipped with innovative technology, it offers an exceptional listening experience. Design and Construction The Bellini boasts an elegant and minimalist design.
Transrotor Transrotor Bellini TMD Turntable (Acrylic)
From $8,790.00 - $12,840.00
TRANSROTOR LEONARDO 40/60 TMD TURNTABLE | VINYL SOUND Leonardo 40/60 TMD features a Clear 40mm acrylic chassis, 60 mm matt platter, TMD bearing and equipped with 1 aluminum arm base for a 9-inch tonearm. The arm board can be ordered to accommodate your choice of tonearm mounting specification.
Transrotor Transrotor Leonardo 40/60 Tmd Turntable
From $8,790.00 - $12,340.00
TRANSROTOR MASSIMO NERO TMD TURNTABLE | VINYL SOUND Massimo Nero comes in a POM and solid steel chassis, 80mm POM platter, TMD (Transrotor Magnetic Drive) bearing and option to equip up to four 9-inch or 12-inch tonearm base. The arm board can be ordered to accommodate your choice of tone arm mounting specification.
Transrotor Transrotor Massimo Nero Tmd Turntable
From $8,090.00 - $11,840.00
TRANSROTOR FAT BOB S TMD TURNTABLE | VINYL SOUND Fat Bob S TMD comes in a solid 40mm hand polished aluminum chassis, a 60 mm solid aluminum hand polished platter, TMD bearing and the option to equip up to 2 Aluminum arm base for two 9-inch or 12-inch tone arm configuration. The arm board can be ordered to accommodate your choice of tone arm mounting specification.
Transrotor Transrotor Fat Bob S TMD Turntable Polished Aluminum
From $7,890.00 - $10,065.00
TRANSROTOR DARK STAR SILVER SHADOW/DARK STAR SILVER SHADOW REFERENCE TURNTABLE | VINYL SOUND The Dark Star Silver Shadow is belt-driven design with an outboard fully decoupled AC-synchronous motor. The chassis is stabilized by three adjustable feet at the two front corners and center-rear. Dark Star Silver Shadow comes in a black 30mm POM/Polished Aluminum chassis
Transrotor Transrotor Dark Star Silver Shadow / Dark Star Silver Shadow Reference Turntable
From $7,890.00 - $12,985.00
TRANSROTOR ZET 1 TURNTABLE | VINYL SOUND ZET1 comes in 3 colors: Black, Matt White or Glossy White. Features a 25mm Acrylic chassis, polished Aluminum platter, standard inverted or TMD bearing and the option to equip up to 2 Aluminum tonearm base for two 9-inch or 12-inch tone arm configuration. The motor can be coupled to the Chassis for a single tonearm configuration.
Transrotor Transrotor Zet 1 Turntable
From $7,590.00 - $17,385.00
TRANSROTOR DARK STAR/DARK STAR REFERENCE TURNTABLE | VINYL SOUND Dark Star features a black 30mm POM chassis, black 60mm POM platter equipped with a 9-inch tone arm board. The all-matte black surfaces gives it a stealthy look. The Dark Star is a belt-driven design with an outboard fully decoupled AC-synchronous motor.
Transrotor Transrotor Dark Star Turntable
From $6,390.00 - $11,485.00
TRANSROTOR MAX NERO | VINYL SOUND Max comes in a POM chassis, 7kg POM platter and the option to equip up to two 9-inch or 12-inch tonearm base. The arm board can be ordered to accommodate your choice of tonearm mounting specification. Standard package includes the Konstant Eins NERO power supply, record weight (aluminum 370 gram) and an optional tone arm.
Transrotor Transrotor MAX Nero Turntable
From $5,890.00 - $8,265.00
Transrotor MAX Turntable
Transrotor Transrotor MAX Turntable
From $5,890.00 - $8,465.00