Vertere DG-1S Dynamic Groove Turntable

Decades of experience have been poured into the Vertere DG-1S Dynamic Groove Turntable to create a turntable that’s on the leading edge of high-end audio while positioning itself as one of the most accessible premium record players around. So what’s new? Building on the sonic performance of the Vertere DG-1, the in-house design team have further improved the sound quality without sacrificing the musicality that the DG-1 was revered for. Improvements include increased stereo separation with greater precision.

There are three performance upgrade options available for the DG-1S, including the following:

RAW Package: Supplied with Vertere Stylus Balance, Technomat, Iso-Paws & Redline Interconnect cable; no cartridge is included.

Magneto Package: Supplied with a factory fitted Magneto MM cartridge

Sabre Package: Supplied with Vertere Stylus Balance, Technomat, Iso-Paws, Redline Interconnect cable & a factory fitted Sabre MM cartridge

Technical Specifications

Belt drive: Bespoke Silicone Rubber
Motor: 24 Pole Synchronous, Acetal Spindle Thrust Bearing
Motor Mount: Axially De-coupled
Pulley: Super Precision Aluminium Alloy
Platter DG-1: Precision Machined Aluminium Alloy, PETG Bonded Record Interface Mat, Underside Bonded Resonance Control Disc and Bonded Protective Cork/Neoprene/Nitrile Disc
Bearing Spindle DG-1: Non Magnetic Stainless Steel, Super Precision Machined and Polished
Roundness / Concentricity: < 5 Microns
Bearing Housing: Brass, Super Precision Machined, Bore Tolerance < 5 Microns, Super Precision Tungsten Carbide Ball
Plinth Structure: 3 Layer Cast Acrylic, Middle Clear Plinth, Internally Illuminated
Isolation System: 6 Point, Bespoke Silicone Rubber
Support Structure: Black Coated Zintec Steel Chassis, Three Adjustable Feet with Resistive Felt
Motor Drive: Advanced Microprocessor Controlled, Fully Programmable with Motor Noise Reduction, Bridged Balanced Motor Output Amplifiers
Speeds: 33.3 and 45 rpm (+/- 0.2%), Electronically Selectable
Dust Cover: Bespoke Formed Tinted Polycarbonate
Dimensions (W x D x H): 469 x 384 x 130mm (including dust cover)
Power Supply: Wall Adaptor Type, UK, US, EU and AUS Exchangeable Plugs, 100 – 240 Vac with 1.5m Cord
Finishes: Black Gloss and White Gloss
Weight: 8kg – Net

DG-1S Setup Videos

Step 1 Unpacking the DG-1 Record Player

Step 2 Removing the Record Player Transit Screw and setting up of the platter and belt

Step 3 Fitting the Counterweight and Setting the Tracking Force

Step 4 Speed Change and Mode Indicators

Step 5 Fitting the Dust Cover

Step 6 Fitting the Cartridge

Step 7 Tonearm and Cartridge Alignment and Setup