Brinkmann Spyder
The Brinkmann Spyder brings exceptional speed stability, authoritative dynamics and an expansive, precisely layered soundstage to serious vinyl playback. HiFi News found its deep, agile bass, crisp treble and quiet drive train reveal musical detail without sacrificing rhythmic flow. Flexible multi-arm compatibility and superb engineering complete a remarkably composed analogue front end.
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Deliciously Crispy
Sound Quality
94/100
Build Quality
91/100
Features Usability
86/100
Value for Money
85/100
Pros
Exceptionally stable, quiet drive system supports focused detail retrieval and low perceived surface noise.
Delivers deep, fast bass, spacious crisp treble and unusually unconstrained dynamic scale.
Expansive, accurately organized soundstaging keeps instruments clearly located through dynamic crescendos.
High-quality modular construction accommodates multiple tonearms and makes arm installation comparatively straightforward.
Cons
Fitting more than two tonearms can make the deck crowded and less convenient to use.
Spin-up is relatively slow, taking around seven seconds to reach 33rpm.
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What Reviewers Are Saying
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 94/100
The Spyder is described as an authoritative, highly involving deck with unusually unconstrained dynamics, deep and agile bass, clear treble and a smooth tonal balance. Its stable presentation, secure tracking and exceptionally quiet drive train support expansive, precise soundstaging.
Overall Sound
95/100
HiFi News found a notably uncompressed sense of dynamic scale and an authoritative presentation that handles demanding music effortlessly. Bass is described as deep, extended and quick to start and stop, while the treble is crisp, spacious and finely etched; the review also praises its rhythmic ease, clarity and soundstaging.
Speed Stability
94/100
The reviewer calls the Spyder extremely stable sounding and says it avoids the speed-related problems heard from lesser turntables. This impression aligns with the selectable electronic speed control and published low wow-and-flutter figures.
Tonearm Performance
90/100
The supplied 10.5 tonearm is described as equally classy, with a beautifully silky action when cueing records by hand. The review also reports secure tracking, although it offers limited detail on adjustment range or performance with different cartridges.
Noise Isolation
94/100
HiFi News heard very low disc-surface noise and says the entire drive train becomes vanishingly quiet in use. The absence of distracting mechanical nasties helps preserve the deck's clean, open presentation.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
91/100
In use, the Spyder is said to feel lovely and to ooze quality, with no sense that engineering corners were cut. Its substantial separate motor, heavy platter and hydrostatic bearing are consistent with the reviewer's impression of a carefully executed machine.
Features Usability
86/100
The Spyder offers straightforward 33⅓/45rpm switching, an LED speed indicator and fine speed adjustment. Its rotating armboard accepts a broad range of 9in to 12in and certain linear-tracking arms, while the reviewed arm's smooth cueing action should make daily use pleasant.
Value for Money
85/100
The review identifies a £9,795 basic-model price but does not directly judge the Spyder's value against rivals. It does, however, present the deck as a thoroughly engineered and musically capable high-end design rather than questioning its asking price.
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Specifications
- Drive Mechanism
- Belt drive using "Sinus" 4 -Phase, 12-Pole motor
- Power supply
- External solid-state power supply, optional
- Specification
- "RöNt II" vacuum-tube power supply
- Bearing
- Hydrostatic zero-maintenance bearing with heating
- Specification
- for optimal tolerances
- Platter
- Resonance-optimized anodized aluminum alloy;
- Specification
- crystal-glass platter mat / clamp
- Chassis
- Resonance-optimized anodized aluminum alloy
- Arm board
- Movable (rotating) without play for simple and
- Specification
- precise tonearm adjustment. Accepts all tonearms between
- Specification
- 9" and 12" effective length, as well as several linear tracking
- Specification
- tonearms
- Connectors
- RCA, XLR or feed-through for tonearms with
- Specification
- 5-pin DIN connectors
- RPM
- 33 1/3 and 45, selectable by a switch
- Specification
- LED indicator for speed
- Deviation from nominal speed
- 0.0% (adjustable)
- Fine adjustment of speed
- ± 10% with trim pot
- Wow & Flutter
- 0.07% linear, 0.035% weighted DIN 45507
- Speed-up time
- 6 / 8 seconds (33 1/3 / 45 rpm)
- Rumble (noise)
- -66 dB (test record DIN 45544); -70 dB
- Specification
- (measuring adapter)
- Weight
- Total 21 kg (Bearing w/ 1 jig and tonearm 5kg,
- Specification
- Platter 10 kg, Power Supply 3 kg, Motor 3 kg)
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