The TT level 1.1 was developed for music lovers who appreciate thoughtful engineering, mechanical precision and long-term ownership.
Like every Takumi turntable, it is built around a simple principle: unwanted vibrations should be controlled, isolated or dissipated before they can influence the music.
Rather than adding complexity, the TT level 1.1 focuses on the fundamentals of analogue replay. Stable rotation, precise tracking and careful control of mechanical energy form the foundation of its design.
Many turntables combine multiple functions into a single mechanical path.
Takumi takes a different approach.
Rotation, centering and support are treated as separate tasks wherever possible. By separating these functions, unwanted vibrations have fewer paths through which they can travel.
This philosophy can be found throughout the TT level 1.1 and influences everything from the bearing construction to the platter assembly.
The TT level 1.1 features a reversible spindle.
In the conventional position, the spindle extends through the centre hole of the record. Reversed, the spindle sits below the record surface and no longer touches the record during playback.
The record remains accurately centred by the platter, while the mechanical contact between record and spindle is eliminated.
As a result, the record and platter can function as a single mechanical system, isolated from the bearing spindle itself.
This unusual solution is rarely found in turntable design and perfectly illustrates the Takumi philosophy of separating functions wherever possible.
The platter is manufactured from solid acrylic on a precision lathe. It is designed to be used without a mat, allowing the record to couple directly to the platter surface.
Takumi believes that the record should be coupled directly to the platter. This allows vibrations generated within the record to be transferred into the platter material rather than being reflected back towards the stylus.
The result is a mechanically stable interface between record and platter, helping preserve low-level detail and musical timing.
The acrylic platter is mechanically separated from the aluminium sub-platter and bearing structure.
By reducing direct mechanical pathways between the record and the drive system, unwanted energy transfer can be minimised.
The objective is simple: allow the cartridge to retrieve information from the groove while reducing interference from the turntable itself.
At the heart of the TT level 1.1 is a precision bearing system.
A ceramic spindle rotates in a finely machined brass bearing sleeve filled with high-quality oil. At the bottom of the bearing, the spindle rests on a hardened steel ball.
This construction provides smooth rotation, low wear and long-term stability.
The TT level 1.1 uses an electronically controlled AC motor.
Electronic speed selection allows instant switching between 33⅓ and 45 RPM, while the motor control system ensures stable operation and consistent rotational accuracy.
The motor assembly is carefully integrated into the chassis to minimise the transmission of unwanted vibration.
The TT level 1.1 is equipped with the same tonearm platform used on the TT level 2.1DC.
Featuring precision bearings, adjustable anti-skating and extensive cartridge compatibility, the arm is capable of supporting both entry-level and high-performance cartridges.
This gives the TT level 1.1 room to grow together with its owner.
The TT level 1.1 was not created to impress with complexity.
It was created to provide a stable and quiet environment in which a cartridge can do its work.
Every design choice serves the same goal: reducing mechanical interference between groove and listener.
Because in the end, the turntable should not draw attention to itself.
Only to the music.
