This new turntable (& tonearm) is produced by Onkk Limited UK, a design by Paul Beckett, a Horologist (clock-maker) by profession.

Key features are:

- Motor - Direct Drive, 'slot-less' with 'sine-drive' & optical-sensor feedback, DSP speed control, software adjustable torque control (to suit music or personal taste).
- Plinth - cast aluminium, mineral-loaded resin filled
- Bearing - fully Technox 2000 ('ceramic-steel'), extra-long bearing
- Platter - 7075 aluminium, tungsten-carbide peripheral mass-loaded, dished top surface, mat-less
- Tonearm - collet-clamped to plinth
- Resonance damping under platter & around main bearing
- Suspension - 'pistonic linear bearing' spring isolation system
- 33/45/78 rpm





Below, Steve Guttenberg talks to Onkk's eccentric but genial founder, Paul Beckett, about the background & design philosophy of the Onkk Cue turntable.

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OMG

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It's interesting how designers (including audio designers) will come at a design problem utilising their own particular knowledge & expertise (and hi-fi philosophy) - in this case a Horologist's mechanical engineering standpoint & then employing the best available materials & technology to achieve their perceived desirable target/s.

Interesting too however, that some 'tune-ability' has been offered to owners to cater for personal listening taste or musical programme.

The proof of course is in the listening.

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Nov 26, 2019 11:47:29 GMT 12 cooksferry said:

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Saw a link quoting GBP21,000!

Nov 26, 2019 18:30:50 GMT 12 jon said:

Nov 26, 2019 11:47:29 GMT 12 cooksferry said:

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

Saw a link quoting GBP21,000!

So only $$$$$$$$$$$$$ then, that's not so bad 

The company webpage now inks to the @onkkproducts instagram page.....

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Some interesting pics... which indicate that some initial production is occurring....



Sand-cast aluminium body shells.


Platter with integral DD motor stator.


Ceramic bearing


Platter & bearing

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Is this the ugly Olympics or what!

Round corners make it sound better...and my blue hair is now all the rage..lol

I quite like the 60's retro look!

All this needs  is a magic eye 

I actually dont mind the look of it either, makes a nice change from the usual skeletal look. I dont see any provision for a dust cover though. Perhaps all these designers live in hermetically sealed rooms ?