MAGAZINE
The southern German analog specialist AMG has updated its entry-level record player "Giro", which now comes as "MK II". The basic design, consisting of two circular shapes, has been kept. The changes are rather to be found in details: For example, the manufacturing tolerances around the hydrodynamic bearing of the platter were minimized, according to the manufacturer.
At the same time, the platter's connection to the sub-platter has been modified, which is said to result in an even more stable synchronization. In addition, an ultra-quiet DC motor from Switzerland is used, whose damping elements have also been redesigned. There is also a new tonearm base for a wide variety of models.
In contrast to these new changes, the attention to detail concerning materials and workmanship, the decoupled spindle/bearing design, the capacitive touch buttons for the controls including fine adjustment for the speeds, and the option to upgrade to a higher-quality power supply were kept in the MK II version.
AMG offers the Giro MK II as a pure drive for €6250 in Germany.
