Edwards Audio TT1 Turntable

Edwards Audio's all new TT1 is the first turntable design from U.K. based manufacturer TALK Electronics and offers superb value for the money. The core of the TT1 is the venerable Rega Planar 2, whose plinth and RB251 arm are used in concert with an exclusive new bearing and platter.

To quote Malcolm Steward of Hi-Fi Choice Magazine in part of his Four Star TT1 review (Issue 342):

"I can say this with confidence…having compared [TT1] to its competitors, this deck offers quite remarkable performance for its price. It is very involving…with great weight and scale and retains an astonishingly uncolored mid-band, with open high frequencies. It is very quiet even with old and frequently played albums. It further surprises by producing a stable, solid soundstage with [good] front-to-back depth…In short, the TT1 communicates music's fundamentals and more with great conviction and ease….it has a wonderful overall balance of attributes that make it exceptionally easy to enjoy and appreciate. [These exclusive] Edwards Audio modifications help it climb a rung or two further up the performance ladder.
Overall, TT1 has all the positive qualities of the Rega P2 and the [Goldring Electra] is a highly complementary choice of cartridge. This combination succeeds in conveying all the attributes necessary to make music engaging: it has dynamism and is secure in its portrayal of pitch information.

[TT1] is well-balanced tonally and has a pleasing openness about its sound: it lets you listen beyond the first layer of a mix and enjoy…

At its price, it is a tough proposition to beat."

The Hi-Fi Journal July 26th 2011 "It is well balanced tonally and has a pleasing openness about its sound: it lets you listen beyond the first layer of a mix and enjoy, say, the backing vocalists' contributions to a song. It is also pleasingly detailed. At this low price it is a tough proposition to beat."