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Dr. Feickert Analogue Blackbird

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The Dr. Feickert Analogue Blackbird is a high-end turntable manufactured by the Austrian audio company Dr. Feickert Analogue, founded by Christian Feickert. The turntable features a unique three-motor drive system, designed to reduce wow and flutter while maintaining consistent rotational stability.

The Blackbird includes a 12-inch tonearm and allows for precise adjustment of tracking force, vertical tracking angle, and azimuth, catering to audiophiles seeking optimal analog playback. It's constructed with materials chosen for their acoustic properties, including a sandwich construction plinth designed to minimize resonance.

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What is unique about the drive system on the Dr. Feickert Analogue Blackbird turntable?

The Blackbird utilizes a unique three-motor drive system designed to drive the heavy platter from multiple points. This advanced engineering is specifically intended to reduce wow and flutter while maintaining consistent rotational speed.

Who manufactures the Blackbird turntable?

The turntable is manufactured by Dr. Feickert Analogue, a high-end audio company based in Austria and founded by Christian Feickert. The company is well-regarded in the audiophile community for its precision engineering.

How do you properly calibrate the three motors on the Dr. Feickert Blackbird?

Setting up the three-motor system requires careful tensioning of the drive belts to ensure equal pulling force from all sides. Users typically rely on a strobe disc and the turntable's built-in electronic speed controls to fine-tune the motors and eliminate drift.

What type of tonearms are compatible with the Blackbird turntable?

The Dr. Feickert Analogue Blackbird is designed to accommodate multiple tonearms simultaneously, thanks to its massive plinth. It can support armboards for 9-inch, 10-inch, and 12-inch tonearms from various high-end manufacturers.

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