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Andover-One DD (Direct Drive) Turntable
Andover-One DD (Direct Drive) Turntable
Andover-One DD (Direct Drive) Turntable
Andover-One DD (Direct Drive) Turntable
Andover-One DD (Direct Drive) Turntable
Andover-One DD (Direct Drive) Turntable
Andover-One DD (Direct Drive) Turntable
Andover-One DD (Direct Drive) Turntable
Andover-One DD (Direct Drive) Turntable
Andover-One DD (Direct Drive) Turntable

Andover-One DD (Direct Drive) Turntable

$999.00

Premium analog sound. Everyday simplicity.

The Andover-One Direct Drive (DD) Turntable is our highest-performance component turntable to date, engineered for listeners who demand premium analog sound without the traditional complexity. 

The Andover-One DD combines a whisper-quiet direct-drive motor, a fully adjustable carbon-fiber tonearm, and a factory-installed premium Audio-Technica VMx cartridge. Whether anchoring a traditional hi-fi setup or seamlessly pairing with an Andover-One SB speaker base, the Andover-One DD offers the ultimate out-of-the-box vinyl experience. 

Shipping week of 10/5/26.

Performance Without the Complexity

The Andover-One DD reflects a simple philosophy behind Andover Audio’s approach to record playback: preserve the things that contribute to better sound while simplifying the things that can get in the way of enjoying it.

Precision digital speed regulation, low-vibration direct drive, a damped aluminum platter, a substantial MDF plinth, and a fully adjustable carbon-fiber tonearm provide the engineering foundation expected from a high-quality component turntable. At the same time, automatic platter start and contact-free end-of-record stopping make that performance easier to live with every day.

The result is a turntable designed not simply around the mechanics of playing records, but around the reason for playing them in the first place: listening to music.
Hear the Music, Not the Motor
Enjoy perfectly accurate pitch and a quiet background. Unlike motors that rely on rubber belts, our precision direct-drive motor operates at the platter’s exact low rotational speed to eliminate high-frequency vibrations. Paired with a substantial MDF plinth, vibration-absorbing feet, and an internally damped cast-aluminum platter, it locks out unwanted room resonance to provide a perfectly quiet foundation.
Frictionless Playback
Optical automation safely starts and stops your records with zero mechanical drag. It preserves the tactile joy of playing vinyl while eliminating the anxiety of rushing to rescue your stylus at the end of a record, ensuring everyday convenience never colors your sound.
Precision Tracking. Premium Cartridge.
Get the absolute most out of your record grooves. Our 8.8-inch carbon-fiber tonearm provides the exact fine-tuning a serious listener demands, including tracking force, anti-skating, and Vertical Tracking Angle (VTA). It arrives factory-fitted with a premium four-coil Audio-Technica moving-magnet cartridge—a genuine starting point for long-term ownership that allows for easy stylus step-ups down the road.
The Ultimate Analog Source
The Andover-One DD is engineered with a dual purpose. For those looking for a compact yet room-filling setup with ultimate high-end sound, it serves as a step-up alternative to our Andover-One record player when paired with the Andover-One SB. For traditionalists, it stands on its own as a formidable, high-end turntable ready to pair with your conventional component system.

Product Details

Drive System: Digitally controlled Direct Drive

Playback Speeds: 33⅓, 45, and 78 RPM

Speed Accuracy: Within 0.2%

Wow & Flutter: <0.15%

Tonearm: 8.8-inch straight carbon-fiber arm with removable cast-aluminum SME-style headshell

Tonearm Adjustments: Tracking force, anti-skating, and Vertical Tracking Angle (VTA)

Supplied Cartridge: Audio-Technica AT-VM520xEB moving-magnet (factory-installed)

Compatible Cartridge Weight: 2.5–6.2g

Platter: Internally damped cast aluminum with anti-resonant silicone rubber mat

Plinth Construction: High-mass, thick MDF in matte-black finish

Isolation: Adjustable vibration-absorbing rubber leveling feet

Automation: Optical auto-start and end-of-record Auto Stop

Dustcover: Hinged, included for easy attachment

Dimensions: 16.5 × 4.9 × 14.0 inches (420 × 124 × 355 mm)

Weight: 12.8 lbs (5.8 kg)

What is the benefit of optical automation versus traditional auto-stop?
Traditional automatic turntables use internal gears to lift the tonearm at the end of a record, which creates mechanical drag and friction during playback. Our optical automation uses light sensors to detect when the record is finished, lifting the arm without ever physically touching the internal mechanisms. This gives you the convenience of auto-stop while keeping the playback path 100% pure.

Why choose a direct-drive motor over a belt-drive?
Belt-driven turntables can suffer from belt stretching, slipping, and slight pitch variations over time. Our precision direct-drive motor operates exactly at the platter's low rotational speed (33 ⅓ or 45 RPM). This eliminates the high-frequency vibrations and rumble associated with high-speed motors, locking in perfectly accurate pitch and a dead-quiet background.

Can I upgrade or change the cartridge later?
Yes. While the turntable arrives factory-fitted with a premium four-coil Audio-Technica moving-magnet cartridge, it is designed for long-term ownership. The industry-standard twist-lock headshell lets you swap entirely different cartridges in seconds (like a dedicated 78 RPM needle), and the Audio-Technica VMx family allows for simple stylus step-ups down the road.

Do I need a separate amplifier or phono preamp?
The Andover-One DD is engineered as a true high-end component source. It is designed to pair seamlessly with the Andover-One SB, or it can be connected directly to the phono input of any traditional receiver or external phono preamplifier in a conventional hi-fi setup.

Is the tonearm fully adjustable for different tracking weights?
Absolutely. Unlike entry-level automatic tables, the 8.8-inch carbon-fiber tonearm provides the exact fine-tuning that audiophiles demand. You have total control over tracking force, anti-skating, and Vertical Tracking Angle (VTA), ensuring you can precisely calibrate the arm for any cartridge you choose to install.