CREEK WYNDSOR TURNTABLE

Mike Creek has long held the view that vinyl disc reproduction is important to hi-fi reproduction and has always produced amplifiers with the built-in capability to apply this format.  Since 1993, Creek Audio has also produced a range of affordable, stand-alone, OBH-Phono Stages that can extract high definition signals from vinyl discs.  It is therefore logical that Creek Audio should develop a turntable to add to their range of analogue products that would create a complete system for the user. 

During the autumn of 2007 Mike Creek sharpened his pencil and drew the first concept sketch of a turntable that would initially suit his own requirements.  Based upon solid engineering practice and using high quality materials, the concept became a reality when all the parts were then drawn in a solid modelling program, allowing a three dimensional view of the product, long before the first piece of metal or acrylic was cut.

Cosmetically, the Wyndsor Turntable uses some component parts already used in the Creek AR4 equipment rack.  The adjustable feet and damping rings are identical to the AR4. The speed adjustable power supply is made to match the Classic and Destiny range.

The Creek Wyndsor turntable is shipped from the factory with a Creek arm. Should a change of arm be desired at any time, the turntable's versatility allows it to be fitted with the arm of your choice. The turntable accepts many different tone arms. The adjustment ring fitted is 23mm - however two different sizes are included - 24mm and 25mm. The black acrylic base is fitted with three adjustable silver feet and spikes. The acrylic platter uses three belts - it is possible to run with just one or two, but three provide greater stability.

A separate speed controller (LP1) is supplied allowing you to adjust for either 33 1/3 or 45 rpm. A stroboscope is included to assist in setting the exact speed. There is a switch on the turntable motor which can override the speed controller. In addition, a heavy clamp is provided which should be placed on top of the spindle to flatten the record and stop resonances or vibration from affecting the performance.

It will be necessary to plug the RCA plugs from the tone arm into an appropriate amplifier fitted with a Phono pre-amp, set for either MM or MC cartridge matching. Creek Audio manufactures both moving magnet and moving coil phono pre-amplifiers.

In honour of his father’s electronics business, where Mike served his apprenticeship from 1970-1975, the turntable reflects the family business name, Wyndsor Recording Company Ltd. Bob Creek, Mike’s father, manufactured reel to reel tape recorders in London from 1948-1970 and, among other consumer products, turntables from 1970-1978.

Wyndsor Turntable Specification                                                       

Construction:         Acrylic Base and Acrylic platter

Speed:                 331/3 RPM and 45 RPM

Drive Unit:             Low voltage AC synchronous motor

Platter Bearing:      Inverted ceramic shaft with polished ball

Drive Belts:           Custom made silicon belts

Warranty:             5 years