Nottingham Analog Studio — Turntables
HD (Heavy Duty) UPGRADE KITS
Elevate your Spacedeck performance with the proven graphite heavy duty upgrade.
Unlock the true potential of your Nottingham Analogue turntable with this meticulously engineered HD upgrade kit. By replacing standard foam matting with a substantial 25mm graphite surface, this kit introduces the sophisticated resonance management found in the brand's flagship models, including the Dais and Hyperspace.
The kit is far more than a simple mat; it is a comprehensive mechanical enhancement that increases the rotating mass of your platter. This added inertia, combined with the superior damping properties of graphite, provides a foundation that is significantly more stable, resulting in pitch-perfect speed consistency.
Sonically, the upgrade brings a profound shift to your listening experience. Users will notice an immediate deepening of the noise floor, revealing micro-details and textures previously masked by subtle vibrations. The soundstage expands in all dimensions, delivering a composed and effortlessly musical presentation that feels inherently more authoritative and refined.
Key Features
01
25mm graphite mat
Replaces standard foam matting to provide superior vibration absorption and increased platter mass.
02
Resonance damping ring
Includes a specialised damping ring that sits between the platter and the graphite mat to further eliminate mechanical noise.
03
Precision tonearm adjustment
Comes complete with a tonearm spacer and spindle extension to ensure perfect geometry and vertical tracking angle after installation.
Chapter 01
Design & Philosophy
Nottingham Analogue Studio designs are built on the liberation of the signal from external and internal interference. The HD upgrade kit applies the advanced material science used in the top-of-the-line Dais turntable to more accessible models. It treats the platter as a critical resonance-governing component, ensuring that the interface between the vinyl record and the deck is as inert as possible.
This philosophy is rooted in the belief that mass and stability, when managed with precision materials like graphite, allow for a natural transmission of musical information. By increasing the rotating mass, the upgrade allows the motor to work less, maintaining speed through pure inertia rather than constant electrical intervention.
Chapter 02
Sonic Improvements
Integrating the HD kit provides a noticeable leap in clarity and composure. The primary benefit is a blacker background, which allows instruments to emerge with sharper focus and better-defined spatial cues. High frequencies gain a sense of air and shimmer, while the bass response becomes tighter, deeper, and more articulate.
Beyond simple resolution, the kit improves the emotional connection to the music. The presentation loses a sense of mechanical strain, sounding more fluid and effortless. Orchestral pieces feel grander, and intimate vocal recordings possess a palpable presence, confirming that the mass and stability added by the kit are essential for achieving high-end fidelity.
Specifications
TypeTurntable performance upgrade kit
MaterialCarbon graphite
Weight2.72 kg
CompatibilitySpacedeck, Ace Spacedeck, and Space 294 models