Argon Audio AURORA – Direct-Drive Precision for Vinyl

The Argon Audio AURORA is a high-performance direct-drive turntable for hi-fi listeners who want speed stability and a solid foundation under every record. A low-torque, 8-pole brushless direct-drive motor keeps wow and flutter low, while a 55mm rigid MDF plinth — the most rigid in the Argon lineup — and a rubber-damped aluminium platter keep resonance out of the groove.

Key Features

• Direct-drive motor: Low-torque 8-pole brushless drive for stable speed and low wow and flutter.
• 55mm rigid MDF plinth: The most rigid plinth in the Argon range, so external vibration stays out of playback.
• Ortofon Concorde Music Blue: Pre-mounted MM cartridge with an integrated headshell, ready to play out of the box.
• Static-balanced S-shaped tonearm: Aluminium arm with Argon ATS technology and easy VTA adjustment on the base.
• Built-in phono stage: High-quality switchable MM preamp connects the AURORA to any amplifier or active speakers.
• 33, 45 and 78 RPM: Full speed range via the speed knob, with auto-stop and 20-minute auto standby.

Customer Benefits

The AURORA is built to disappear into the listening and leave only the music. Its damped, height-adjustable feet decouple the deck from uneven surfaces, and the acoustically isolated bearing keeps motor noise away from the platter. Because the phono stage is built in, you can run it straight into powered speakers or a line input without buying anything extra — and when you are ready to upgrade, the detachable Concorde headshell swaps in seconds. It is a deck you set up once and keep for years.

Quick Specs

• Drive: Direct drive, 8-pole brushless motor
• Cartridge: Ortofon Concorde Music Blue (MM)
• Speeds: 33 ⅓, 45 and 78 RPM
• Tonearm: Static-balanced aluminium S-shape, 9.17" effective length
• Platter: Aluminium with rubber damping, 1.4 kg
• Plinth: 55mm rigid MDF
• Phono stage: Built-in switchable MM RIAA
• Wow & flutter: ≤ 0.10%
• Signal-to-noise: 65 dB
• Dimensions: 45 × 36.6 × 15.3 cm
• Weight: 10.4 kg
• Finishes: Matt black lacquer, walnut veneer

What's in the Box

• AURORA turntable
• Ortofon Concorde Music Blue cartridge
• Removable dust cover
• Rubber slip mat
• Power cable
• RCA cable
• Ground cable
• Gloves

Ideal For

Hi-fi listeners building an analogue system, and anyone pairing a turntable with active speakers thanks to the built-in phono stage.

Pros & Cons

• ✅ Stable direct-drive speed with low wow and flutter
• ✅ Built-in phono stage — pairs straight with active speakers
• ✅ Quality Ortofon cartridge and swappable headshell included
• ✅ Heavy, rigid build that keeps resonance down

• ⚠️ Manual start — no fully automatic play/return
• ⚠️ At 10.4 kg it needs a sturdy, level surface

If you want a turntable that earns its place on a shelf you will keep for a decade, the AURORA is built for the job.