{"title":"AVM Turntables","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AVM \u003ca href=\"\/products\/avm-rotation-r-5-3-mk-ii-turntable\"\u003eRotation R 5.3 MK2\u003c\/a\u003e is AVM's belt-drive turntable, built around a 5.5 kg aluminum platter, AVM's Elipso Centric belt drive and a 10-inch gimbal-mounted AVM tonearm. The plinth is a 60 mm HDF composite frame with an aluminum cover, standing on height-adjustable damper feet. Speed changes between 33 and 45 rpm are microprocessor controlled with a look-forward servo, and a dimmable RGB light under the platter can be set to any color or switched off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tonearm has an effective length of 254 mm and an effective mass of 16 g. Its counterweight takes cartridges from 5 to 20 g, and a 15 mm overhang adjustment sets the stylus position. The R 5.3 MK2 comes without a cartridge, so you choose the one you want, and it needs a phono stage: AVM's own run from the Evolution \u003ca href=\"\/products\/avm-evolution-ph-3-3-phono-preamplifier\"\u003ePH 3.3\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/avm-evolution-ph-5-3-phono-preamplifier\"\u003ePH 5.3\u003c\/a\u003e to the Ovation \u003ca href=\"\/products\/avm-ovation-ph-8-3-phono-preamplifier\"\u003ePH 8.3\u003c\/a\u003e. A dust cover is included.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"avm-rotation-r-5-3-mk-ii-turntable","title":"AVM Rotation R 5.3 MK2 Turntable","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AVM Rotation R 5.3 MK2 is a belt-drive turntable built on AVM's Elipso Centric belt drive and a gimbal-mounted 10-inch AVM tonearm, with a 5.5 kg aluminum platter by AVM's specification. The plinth is a massive 60 mm HDF composite frame with an aluminum cover, and a dimmable RGB platter light can be set to any color. It is sold without a cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpeed control is microprocessor-based, switching between 33 and 45 rpm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eKey Features of the AVM Rotation R 5.3 MK2\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eElipso Centric Belt Drive:\u003c\/b\u003e With look-forward servo control for 33 and 45 rpm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e5.5 kg Aluminum Platter:\u003c\/b\u003e Paired with specially designed bearing technology for smooth running.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e10-Inch Gimbal-Mounted Tonearm:\u003c\/b\u003e Height-adjustable, 254 mm effective length, 16 g effective mass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e60 mm HDF Composite Frame:\u003c\/b\u003e A massive plinth with an aluminum cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRGB Platter Light:\u003c\/b\u003e Dimmable, switchable, in any color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeight-Adjustable Damper Feet and Dust Cover:\u003c\/b\u003e AVM calls the dust cover resonance-free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eDrive, Platter and Speed Stability\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe R 5.3 MK2 uses AVM's Elipso Centric belt drive with look-forward servo control. Speed changes between 33 and 45 rpm are microprocessor-controlled, and AVM rates speed variance at plus or minus 0.15% at 33 rpm and 0.10% at 45 rpm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe platter is massive aluminum and weighs 5.5 kg. AVM pairs it with specially designed bearing technology for smooth running with minimal vibration, and quotes a signal-to-noise figure of -75 dB for the turntable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/avm-rotation-r-5-3-mk2-inline-cellini-lifestyle.jpg?v=1793122000\" alt=\"AVM Rotation R 5.3 MK2 Turntable, Cellini chrome, lifestyle, playing a record with the platter lit blue\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:1000px;height:auto;border-radius:12px;margin:16px 0;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eThe 10-Inch AVM Tonearm\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 10-inch AVM tonearm is gimbal-mounted and height-adjustable. It has an effective length of 254 mm and an effective mass of 16 g, and the included counterweight balances cartridges from 5 to 20 g. A 15 mm overhang adjustment lets you set stylus position precisely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/AVM_R_5.3_Cellini_Chrome_Special_3076d0c3-fe47-4b7d-b5d4-ad0b733ce500.jpg?v=1753345610\" alt=\"AVM Rotation R 5.3 MK2 Turntable, Cellini chrome, tonearm close-up\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:1000px;height:auto;border-radius:12px;margin:16px 0;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003ePlinth, Feet and Dust Cover\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe frame is a massive 60 mm HDF composite with an aluminum cover, and it stands on height-adjustable damper feet. A resonance-free dust cover is included. AVM gives the R 5.3 MK2's dimensions as 470 x 390 x 175 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eRGB Platter Light\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe platter can be lit in any color. The light is dimmable and can be switched off entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/avm-rotation-r-5-3-mk2-inline-rgb-platter-red.jpg?v=1793118166\" alt=\"AVM Rotation R 5.3 MK2 Turntable, platter lit red, tonearm close-up\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:1000px;height:auto;border-radius:12px;margin:16px 0;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eBlack, Silver or Cellini Chrome\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe R 5.3 MK2 comes in black or silver, or in AVM's Cellini chrome version. Every version is sold without a cartridge, so you fit the one you prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eWho Is AVM?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAVM Audio Video Manufaktur has built hi-fi by hand in Germany since 1986, and its products are sold in more than 50 countries. Its turntables carry the Rotation name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eMore from AVM\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a phono stage from AVM, the Evolution line includes the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/avm-evolution-ph-3-3-phono-preamplifier\"\u003eAVM Evolution PH 3.3\u003c\/a\u003e, a fully solid-state phono preamplifier, and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/avm-evolution-ph-5-3-phono-preamplifier\"\u003eAVM Evolution PH 5.3\u003c\/a\u003e, which has a tube output stage. Both support MM and MC cartridges. Browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/avm\"\u003eAVM range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eThe Listening Room Difference\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're a third-generation family business with a brick-and-mortar showroom in Chestertown, Maryland, and a reputation built on exceptional service and relentless passion for hifi. Whether you're visiting in person or ordering online, we bring decades of experience, personalized service, and honest guidance to every interaction. We don't just ship boxes. We help build systems, answer your questions like real humans, and make sure every detail of your setup is right, from the cables to the final connection. Our passion is helping you get the most out of your gear, with support that lasts well beyond the sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eAVM Rotation R 5.3 MK2 Specifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eType\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBelt-drive turntable (sold without cartridge)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDrive\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElipso Centric belt drive, look-forward servo control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpeeds\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33 and 45 rpm, set by microprocessor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpeed Variance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+\/-0.15% (33 rpm), +\/-0.10% (45 rpm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlatter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminum, 5.5 kg (12.1 lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eTonearm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAVM 10-inch, gimbal-mounted, height-adjustable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eEffective Length\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e254 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eEffective Mass\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCartridge Weight Range\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 to 20 g (included counterweight)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverhang Adjustment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSignal-to-Noise\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-75 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlinth\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 mm HDF composite frame with aluminum cover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeet\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight-adjustable damper feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlatter Light\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRGB, dimmable and switchable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e470 x 390 x 175 mm (18.5 x 15.4 x 6.9 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinishes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack, Silver, Cellini chrome\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"AVM","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":41927979270240,"sku":"AVMR5.3B","price":11999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":41927979303008,"sku":"AVMR5.3S","price":11999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cellini","offer_id":41927979335776,"sku":"AVMR5.3C","price":13999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/AVM_R_5.3_Black_Persp_80828e50-9893-4740-9471-2c92b0c96512.jpg?v=1753345654"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/collections\/avm-turntables-938.jpg?v=1793151777","url":"https:\/\/listenroom.com\/collections\/avm-turntables.oembed","provider":"The Listening Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}