The Giro Groove project was born from a simple need:
to create affordable turntables for people with limited
budgets that would not damage records through excessive
stylus tracking force.
From the beginning, the goal was to develop simple and
lightweight projects, produced through 3D printing, while
still offering excellent audio quality. For this, we use
cost-effective cartridges that are easy to find and replace.
The tonearm was designed to be simple to use and require
no complex adjustments. The stylus tracking force is
2.5 grams, an ideal weight for achieving
good audio quality without applying excessive pressure
to the record and therefore avoiding damage to the vinyl.
After many 3D-printed Direct Drive prototypes and a Belt
Drive model, which eventually became a commercial DIY product
and is now available here as an open-source project, we
reached a new stage of development.
From this evolution, the Giro Groove DD was born.
It combines the simplicity and lightness of the tonearm
from previous projects with the durability and practicality
of a Direct Drive motor, without the need for a belt.
In addition to the Direct Drive system, the Giro Groove DD
features a Line output, allowing you to
connect it directly to a speaker you already have at home,
without the need for additional equipment for this connection.
A simple, affordable turntable designed for those who
want to listen to their records without complications.
The Giro Groove DD can be ordered via WhatsApp.
