Проигрыватели виниловых дисков — Auris Audio Auris MYSTiK

The Auris MYSTiK is a compact belt driven record player from Auris Audio of Serbia, built around a body of Kerrock composite and fitted with the T809 tonearm. Auris combines traditional handwork and modern technology in it and aims it at both audiophiles and casual listeners. It is sold as a plug and play package with an Audio Technica AT-95E or AT-95C cartridge pre-installed and a cable for connection to an amplifier.

Key specs that matter

Speeds of 33.3 and 45 rpm are chosen with a switch, and the quoted speed variance is plus or minus 0.012% at both. The platter is 299 mm in diameter, and the main bearing pairs a bronze cylinder and a ceramic ball. The T809 arm has an effective mass of 11 g, an 18 mm overhang, a tilt angle of 24 degrees and tracking force adjustable from 5 to 40 mN. Recommended cartridge compliance is 6 to 11 g. The turntable measures 400 x 300 x 110 mm and weighs 4.6 kg. Auris lists the MYSTiK at EUR 840 including tax.

Engineering and use context

Kerrock is a composite that Auris selects for vibration resistance and durability. The DC motor runs from 9 V to 12 V and is mounted on special rubber spacers that keep motor vibration out of the plinth, and the maker says it holds a steady speed regardless of electrical fluctuations. A 10 mm shaft carries the sub platter, which Auris credits with high inertia, and a cemented carbide metal plate with a hardness of 90 Rockwell sits under the precision ball bearing. The main hub uses a bronze central bearing, which Auris prefers over traditional brass for service life and reliability. The T809 arm is designed with vibration damping in mind. The feet use a special rubber compound for isolation and offer height adjustment for a level plinth. Its space saving dimensions are chosen so that the MYSTiK fits on standard equipment racks.

Pairing

Because a cartridge and a connection cable are included, the MYSTiK needs only a phono preamplifier, internal to the amplifier or separate, to start playing records. The 11 g arm and the 6 to 11 g compliance window set the range for any replacement cartridge fitted later.

Alternatives

The Auris Bayadere 1 is a heavier Auris turntable with a solid aluminium body, a synchronous AC motor and the W9 carbon tonearm.