Nottingham Analog Studio — Turntables
HYPERSPACE
A masterwork of inertia and silence for the discerning vinyl listener.
The Hyperspace sits as a towering achievement in the Nottingham Analogue range, bridging the gap between high-performance entry models and the reference-grade Dais. By incorporating a substantial 58mm alloy platter topped with a 25mm graphite mat, it creates an exceptionally inert platform that effectively banishes resonance and background noise, allowing the music to emerge with breathtaking purity.
At the core of the design is the legendary carbide-thrust bronze bearing. This sophisticated assembly utilizes an oil-pumping mechanism that ensures constant, even lubrication for the spindle, resulting in rotational stability that remains unshakable regardless of the complexity of the groove modulation.
The Hyperspace stays true to the brand's uncompromising philosophy of manual operation, using a divorced, ultra-low-torque motor that provides just enough power to maintain momentum. This eliminates the vibrational cogging found in conventional designs, ensuring that your records are played back with a level of organic fluidity and rhythmic composure that truly defines the Nottingham sound.
Key Features
01
58mm alloy platter
Provides massive rotational inertia to minimize wow and flutter, ensuring a rock-solid musical foundation.
02
25mm graphite interface
A dense graphite mat acts as a critical dampening layer, absorbing micro-vibrations before they reach the stylus.
03
Divorced motor housing
The motor is physically isolated from the chassis to prevent mechanical noise transfer, maintaining a vanishingly low noise floor.
04
Dual-arm capability
Designed for versatility, the chassis can accommodate a second tonearm for those seeking to expand their cartridge collection.
Chapter 01
Design Philosophy
The Hyperspace follows the late Tom Fletcher’s vision of liberating the music from resonance-prone enclosures. By rejecting boxy plinths in favour of a decoupled, high-mass layered construction, the deck acts as a passive filter against unwanted energy. Every element is chosen for its acoustic compatibility, creating a system that behaves as a single, harmonious unit rather than a collection of parts.
The use of a low-torque motor is essential to this design, treating the platter as a flywheel. Once pushed to speed by hand, the motor performs the singular task of maintenance, avoiding the mechanical interference inherent in high-torque systems and letting the natural momentum carry the performance.
Chapter 02
Sonic Signature
The sonic signature of the Hyperspace is marked by a deep, expansive soundscape and a background of eerie silence. It avoids the clinical, overly bright sound often found in modern high-mass turntables, favouring instead a rich, holographic presentation that brings instruments into the room with authentic texture and weight.
Because the platter and bearing assembly are so stable, the Hyperspace handles complex orchestral swells and dense jazz arrangements with effortless composure. There is no sense of clutter or strain, only a transparent, neutral window into the recording that captures the emotional intent of the performance as much as the technical detail.
Specifications
TypeBelt-drive manual turntable
BearingOil-pumping carbide/bronze thrust
Dimensions (H × W × D)254 × 482 × 381 mm
Weight25.85 kg
Finish optionsHigh gloss black