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™.
    • 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)

Where to buy, see tab at top of page.

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 Master turntable

 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)