The Wand Turntable
"The Wand is a work of art. If you can afford The Wand - get it"
Paul Rigby, The Audiophile Man concluding his review of The Wand 14-4. For link see here or Wand Turntable Reviews page.
Features/ Specification; Model 14-4 (14 inch / 4-layer platter)
- Big diameter 14 inch Smart Platter™.
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- Large diameter (360mm) gives 20% more inertia than conventional platter of equivalent mass.
- Four-layer construction of platter damps vibration and noise transfer.
- Acrylic playing surface for vibration transfer from record for increased resolution.
- Screw down clamp with acrylic surface allows record label to be seen.
- German Plywood main structure. Asymmetric shape and internal machining to disperse noise and vibration.
- Zentroidal™ three point suspension system. The centroid of suspension, the stillest point, is close to the playing arc to maximise shock and vibration rejection.
- DC Motor with superb electronic speed control. 33 / 45rpm (& 78 to order).
- Electronic braking for quick record changing.
- Will accommodate 9.5in / 10.3in or 12in Wand tonearms (or other brands)
- Swiss custom-made flat belt. This provides dynamic punch while maintaining noise isolation.
- Includes a lid.
- Optional on-board phono stage The Wand EQ Phono Stage is designed by New Zealand’s Pureaudio. Also available as a stand alone unit.
- Optional stand alone support for second arm.
- 12kg (~480mm x 400mm x 120mm, ~19” x 15”3/4 x 5”)
- 100V- 240V AC 50-60Hz supply
- Handmade in Aotearoa / New Zealand
- Upgradable to 14-4 Master (see below)
For pricing check your local Wand dealer / distributor. Here
Data Sheet Link 430kB (This needs updating for Series B)
Visual features guide Link 200kB
Video of features of The Wand 14-4 turntable; https://vimeo.com/329058382
Installation video; https://youtu.be/AA6vsawUNqg
Reviews; Stereophile Recomended Components; Class A.
For other reviews see Reviews Page
Wand 14-4 Master Turntable (New Release March 2024) Photo above. Link to full information sheet here
This gains a base which incorporates a battery power supply (as in our Wand EV), a secondary armboard and a set of Isoacoustic Gaia feet. These provide further isolation from external noise (electrical and vibration / shock)