Takumi
Master the Moment
Passion
The Takumi Recordplayer is driven by Passion and built with Love
Quality
Designed with Playback in mind, experience the most of your vinyl
Perfection
Adjustable in more ways than one, platter arm and speed
according to a statement by Nahoko Kojima
The essence of Takumi is to gain a sublime understanding of the nuances of a particular art. To be focused and spend countless hours on one thing, and to carry on. It requires one to empty the mind and focus in a way that is simply not possible when still acquiring a skill.
Takumi Recordplayer
Takumi TT level 2.1DC
CRAFTSMANSHIP AND PASSION
If you purchase a Takumi, you purchase perfection. You purchase the result of craftmanship and passion, and you can breathlessly enjoy your favourite music, played on an elegant-looking machine with a devine sound.
Vinyl has made a comeback. this also means that there are more and more turntables in circulation. More models are presented on the market, but do they also give you that warm feeling that you are looking for? Both technically and optically, you only want the best of the best.
That is possible with the Takumi TT level 2.1DC, a turntable that out performs much more expensive players with ease. So, what are you waiting for?
Takumi TT level 2.1DC Recordplayer
(including SpeedPod)
SpeedPod
You control the speed with the SpeedPod, a small external unit. It switches between 33.33 and 45 RPM, and lets you make fine adjustments in 0.01 RPM steps — helpful for older records or tuning by ear. Designed to integrate seamlessly, the SpeedPod fits precisely under the Takumi chassis.
Takumi TT level 3.1
Delrin Platter
The Takumi TT level 3.1 comes with a precisely machined Delrin platter. Delrin is the material of choice for multiple reasons. The material properties of Delrin and Vinyl records are very similar, resulting in near perfect coupling and therefore minimizing mechanical vibrations. Furthermore, the density of Delrin is higher than that of Acrylic, increasing the mass of the platter, which increases speed stability thereby reducing wow and flutter. Finally, the elegant look of the Delrin platter is the “cherry on the cake” for the level 3.1.
Solidwood
The level 3.1 plinth is constructed from carefully selected solid wood enclosed by two Acrylic layers. The top layer is mechanically decoupled to reduce possible vibrations. Wood options are Beech or Walnut.
Integrated Armlift
Both controls, speed and tonearm lift, are located at the front right corner, a typical 70’s configuration. One lever is for speed selection, 33,33 or 45 RPM. The other lever is for the arm lift. The tonearm rest and the damped tonearm lift are integrated with each other. The result is a clean, minimal design, without compromising the ease of use. The height of the tonearm rest can be adjusted to match the VTA of the tonearm, allowing all lines to remain straight and even.
*The final layout of the controls illustrated here may differ slightly from the production model.
Takumi TT level 3.1 Recordplayer
The SpeedPod is a standard accessory for the level 2.1DC and optional for the level 3.1.
HISTORY
About Rik Stoet
From an early age, audio was part of my life. I grew up with a grandfather who was widely known for his transformer factory, renowned for producing high-quality audio transformers and tube amplifiers. On Sundays, he would invite me into his world, showing me his work and introducing me to the fundamentals of electronics. I was still too young to grasp it all, but the fascination stayed with me.
Years later, I pursued Electrical Engineering and, in 1993, founded my own company: Rik Stoet Audio. My first products were tube amplifiers, released under the brand names Heart and StoetKit. Over the years, this journey led to many more products. Our tube amplifiers and tube CD players found their way into many Dutch homes, while the Marantz “tubed-by-Heart” CD players even reached the United States.
About ten years ago, I turned my attention to a new challenge and designed my first turntable — the Takumi.
The very first Takumi made use of a few third-party components. It was a smart, straightforward design — simple in form, but with impressive sound quality. The limited run of one hundred units quickly sold out in the Netherlands.
Encouraged by that success, I knew I wanted to continue. But this time, my goal was clear: to create a turntable that not only sounded even better, but also had a refined appearance — all while remaining reasonably priced.
That decision marked the beginning of the Takumi journey. It was the moment this turntable was truly born — and from then on, Takumi became my passion.
Rik Stoet
The Takumi parts
A firm base
Naturally, it all starts with the base. The result? The perfect balance
The tonearm
The design is a textbook example of ‘form follows function’
Takumi arm
As the proud owner of the Takumi, you can adjust everything personally
The drive
The sound experience for you is as if you are witnessing a live session
Stability
Thanks to a built-in spirit level, Takumi will be perfectly levelled
Style
The Takumi Recordplayer is Timeless and Driven, which one would you choose?
making you feel good
In conclusion, we must say that Rik Stoet did a great job. He managed to design and construct a recordplayer that is complete on all fronts. Depending on the budget, the customer gets an excellent product for the price paid. The Takumi level 2.1DC exceeds its price level in musical quality, looks, and completeness. When vinyl is your (new) passion, the Takumi TT level 2.1DC may very well be the solid centerpiece for years to come; a sound investment.
