The Q Turntable

[Hornsolutions Swen]

Hello friends, I would like to introduce a new Turntable at this point. Analog Solutions "The Q" is the world's first mass Turntable with belt drive and direct drive.

- Horizontal and vertical air bearing with a concentric accuracy of 0.1 µm. Additional manually adjustable Delrin axis to minimize the transmission of resonances generated during playback.

- Subchassis with aperiodic, pneumatic and levelable low-frequency dampers.

- 5Kg heavier top platter made of POM, almost completely decoupled by the use of spikes between the top and lower platter. 16 kg heavy lower drive plate, which is made of different metals and a multi-compound mass in sandwich construction. This ensures that no disturbances generated by the drive mechanism can reach the pickup.

- The up to three tonearm bases are designed in such a way that the tonearm is decoupled from the sub-chassis with specially developed horizontally inserted spikes, but at the same time remains in an exactly stable position. All three tonearm bases can be covered with cover attachments in such a way that no matter in which version is heard, an unused tonearm base is never visible.

- All components are optimized for resonance and reflection freedom.

- Extremely accurate and trouble-free drive system with a pulley of 16.80 cm in diameter, which also generates the effect of a "fly-wheel".

- The direct drive motor uses a two-phase 100% pole-free torque motor with integrated air bearing. Unique in this version worldwide. There are 18,000 laser-assisted measuring points within this engine.

In order to achieve the perfect and stable speed, an axle generator is installed in the main unit, which is able to correct the speed at each of the 18,000 measuring points. Through an additional 50 times interpolation by microcontroller, we ultimately achieve 900,000 possible corrections during one revolution of the LP.

- Wow and flutter in direct drive 0.01%

- Wow and Flutter with belt-driven motor 0.03%

 

[tima]

This reads very impressive, congratulations.

we ultimately achieve 900,000 possible corrections during one revolution of the LP.

How many actual corrections per side?

What is peak speed deviation from 33⅓ rpm?

 

[Hornsolutions Swen]

Das liest sich sehr beeindruckend, Glückwunsch.



Wie viele tatsächliche Korrekturen pro Seite?

Wie groß ist die Abweichung der Spitzengeschwindigkeit von 33⅓ U/min?

Of course, it is possible to retrieve the corrections from the generator. But honestly, I've never done that before. However, due to the plate and bearing construction, it can be assumed that a maximum of all 10 rotations must be corrected. This is relatively simple and logical to understand, since the air bearing for the belt drive is the same air bearing that is also responsible for direct sales. With direct drive, only the magnets are then switched on. If you look at the W&F result of both drive types in comparison to each other, you come to the result relatively quickly.

I will publish the maximum deviation on 23.05.

Greetings, Swen

 

[PeterA]

Swen, why corrections when using the thread drive if it is high mass. Which drive type sounds better?

 

[Hornsolutions Swen]

Swen, why corrections when using the thread drive if it is high mass. Which drive type sounds better?

Hello Peter, the corrections refer exclusively to the operation in the Direct Drive. Of course not on the belt drive. The Q has two completely independent operating drive options. The selection is then simply selected by the user by pushing a button

 

[PeterA]

Hello Peter, the corrections refer exclusively to the operation in the Direct Drive. Of course not on the belt drive. The Q has two completely independent operating drive options. The selection is then simply selected by the user by pushing a button

Thank you for the clarification Swen. I appreciate it. Do you have a sense of which drive type existing customers seems to prefer? I’m curious about how the presentations differ.

 

[Hornsolutions Swen]

Vielen Dank für die Klarstellung, Swen. Ich weiß das zu schätzen. Haben Sie eine Vorstellung davon, welchen Antriebstyp bestehende Kunden zu bevorzugen scheinen? Ich bin gespannt, wie sich die Präsentationen unterscheiden.

Since there are around 75%-80% users of mass driven turntables in the high-end sector, the majority will probably also prefer this form of drive. In the end, however, it is only about personal preferences and not about measurable results. I think it's just perfect that customers have a direct comparison of both drives on one and the same turntable.

 

[PeterA]

Since there are around 75%-80% users of mass driven turntables in the high-end sector, the majority will probably also prefer this form of drive. In the end, however, it is only about personal preferences and not about measurable results. I think it's just perfect that customers have a direct comparison of both drives on one and the same turntable.

Swen, can you describe how the two drive types sound different, and do your customers tend to prefer one over the other?

 

[PeterA]

Are there any user reports of this turntable? Any reviews?

 

[Hornsolutions Swen]

Hello Peter, of course there are owners in Asia, the USA and in Europe who are probably also happy to give information about their experiences with "The Q", or about our Horn Speakers. But you will never find official reviews in any magazines from Analog Solutions or Hornsolutions. It completely contradicts our company philosophy.

Best Regards Swen

 

[Hornsolutions Swen]

The Q-Drive – Now Available Separately!


We are thrilled to announce that the extraordinary belt-drive system from our reference turntable “The Q ” is now available as a standalone upgrade for virtually any high-mass, belt-driven turntable on the market.

When it comes to turntables, absolutely constant platter speed is everything – and this is precisely where the Q-Drive sets an entirely new benchmark.

Instead of conventional motor-control circuits, we employ a quartz-locked PLL that delivers speed accuracy on the level of the finest Swiss chronometer. A high-stability quartz oscillator serves as the reference; any deviation is corrected gently and completely free of jerk or cogging.

The complete Q-Drive system offers two distinct operating modes:

1. Pitch Drive mode
   A 10-turn, high-precision potentiometer allows ultra-fine speed adjustment for both 33⅓ and 45 rpm – perfect for archiving, pitch matching or personal taste.
2. Quantum Drive mode
   This mode uses a significantly stiffer reinforced belt to achieve even faster and more precise response to the real-time platter-speed data supplied by the Hall-effect sensors. The result is the ultimate in speed stability and dynamics.

At the heart of the system beats a specially developed, low-rpm, high-torque motor with sintered bronze bearings that operates inaudible in operation. Power is transferred via a precision round belt to an exceptionally large, solid aluminium sub-platter: 160 mm in diameter and weighing 1.6 kg.

Why so large? The answer is simple, yet decisive:

At 33⅓ or 45 rpm, conventional small motor pulleys (~15 mm diameter) produce motor-related frequencies of 11–15 Hz. Their harmonics fall squarely in the audible range (22–111 Hz) and are clearly audible in the sound. Our 160 mm pulley lowers the fundamental frequency to just 1.11 Hz (33⅓) or 1.50 Hz (45 rpm) – even the 10th harmonic remains well below 15 Hz and completely inaudible.

This massive pulley delivers three decisive advantages at once:

• Pronounced flywheel effect for silky-smooth, rock-stable rotation
• Dramatically larger belt contact area (167.5 mm vs. ~16 mm) → virtually zero slip and far superior torque transmission
• The even, continuous force application that direct-drive and idler-drive enthusiasts love – without any of the typical motor-induced disturbances

Both the motor pod and the main unit ( pictures will follow) are engineered for extreme resonance suppression and outstanding internal damping. Clean, low-noise power is supplied by an external power supply.


The result is a drive system that doesn’t just look impressive on paper – it lets the music speak in its purest, most unadulterated form.


The first production run of 10 units has already sold out completely. We will resume manufacturing in mid-January, so new orders can be fulfilled from approximately mid-February 2026 onward.


In the meantime, our U.S. distribution partner Robert Neill remains fully available for any questions and to assist with upcoming orders.


Best Regards Swen


Warm regards,
Swen

 

[christensenleif@msn.com]

nice motor unit but those legs are just bling and totally useless IMO
bought some to isolate my Melco from the rack shelf and there was absolutely NO effect

 

[Ron Resnick]

Thank you for letting us know about this product, Sven!

Is this intended to sit on a plinth? Or to be located near the existing plinth?

 

[Hornsolutions Swen]

Thank you for letting us know about this product, Sven!

Is this intended to sit on a plinth? Or to be located near the existing plinth?

Hello Ron,

It completely depends on what the customer prefers, or on his possibilitys. Of course, we generally recommend placing the motor unit(s) – depending on whether one or two are used – next to the turntable, either on the same base/plinth that the turntable stands on or completely separate.

The height is then adjusted during our custom-made production so that it perfectly matches the turntable. For this, we simply manufacture the outer “tube” (the black one in this case) to the exact required height.

By the way, the picture only shows the pure motor unit with the pulley. All the electronics – and there’s quite a lot of it – are housed in a separate enclosure measuring 43 × 35 × 12 cm (approximately 16.9″ × 13.8″ × 4.7″).


Best regards,
Swen

 

[Hornsolutions Swen]

nice motor unit but those legs are just bling and totally useless IMO
bought some to isolate my Melco from the rack shelf and there was absolutely NO effect

The Arya RevOpods are not used to provide decoupling; there is no technical need for it in this application. Their sole purpose is to allow precise fine-adjustment of the motor unit’s height, level, and alignment.


True isolation from structure-borne vibrations is achieved exclusively through our dedicated low-frequency isolators, which operate with a vertical natural frequency below 1.0 Hz.These Feet's are implemented in our Turntable "The Q"


The motor unit itself is engineered to be entirely free of measurable resonances or vibrations. No vibration can be detected by hand, and even high-sensitivity vibrometers register nothing. Thanks to exceptionally tight manufacturing tolerances, pulley movement is imperceptible to the naked eye even at a distance of just 30 cm.

Best Regards Swen

 

[PeterA]

The Arya RevOpods are not used to provide decoupling; there is no technical need for it in this application. Their sole purpose is to allow precise fine-adjustment of the motor unit’s height, level, and alignment.


True isolation from structure-borne vibrations is achieved exclusively through our dedicated low-frequency isolators, which operate with a vertical natural frequency below 1.0 Hz.These Feet's are implemented in our Turntable "The Q"


The motor unit itself is engineered to be entirely free of measurable resonances or vibrations. No vibration can be detected by hand, and even high-sensitivity vibrometers register nothing. Thanks to exceptionally tight manufacturing tolerances, pulley movement is imperceptible to the naked eye even at a distance of just 30 cm.

Best Regards Swen

Swen, can you share a video of this motor/pulley and controller box in operation with a non Q turntable for scale? Are the torque and speed adjustable at the controller? And do you recommend a thread or a belt (stretch or non stretch)?

 

[Hornsolutions Swen]

Swen, can you share a video of this motor/pulley and controller box in operation with a non Q turntable for scale? Are the torque and speed adjustable at the controller? And do you recommend a thread or a belt (stretch or non stretch)?

Hey Peter,

the main unit enclosures are currently in surface finishing. Everything will be completed by early January. That said, I’ll put the technical prototype online via video in the next few days so you can already get a good look at it.

The control concept for both drive types is selected directly on the main unit – super clean and intuitive.

From the front, it looks like this:
In the centre, there’s a solid main on/off switch flanked by premium stainless-steel panic buttons that feel absolutely top-tier.


To the left: two toggle switches with two high-quality potentiometers underneath – one pair each for 33 ⅓ and 45 RPM. This side is dedicated to the classic Pitch Drive.


To the right: the identical layout – two switches and two potis each for 33 ⅓ and 45 RPM – this is where the Quantum Drive lives.


On the back: a cold-appliance IEC inlet (C14) and the motor output via a 5-pole Neutrik Speakon connector. Of course, all necessary cables are included in delivery.


The housing itself is a beautifully crafted 12 mm brushed aluminium chassis. Inside you’ll find the amplifier board, a proper analogue power supply, the mains transformer, the control board, and the hall generator – everything built to last a lifetime.
Enclosures and motor pods are available in any color. Anodized, brushed, sandblasted and high gloss lacquered.

Cotton, Nylon, tape fit pitch drive. Kevlar or something like, for Q Drive
Best regards
Swen