Nottingham Analogue Ace, Spacedeck w/Ace Space Arm & Gold Ring E3 Cartridge

First, some background. Nottingham Analogue Studio was founded in Great Britain circa four decades ago, with the aptly named company’s products having been, quote, “made by hand in the heart of Sherwood Forest UK.” Nottingham’s stated core turntable design principles are as follows: “The basic design idea, incorporated into nine models, is to liberate the platter, arm, and motor from the resonance-laden, box-like base which housed most turntables in the past.”

Nottingham Analogue gear was initially the brainchild of ace designer Tom Fletcher, who championed the concept of using low-torque motors with these admittedly heavy-duty tables. He later went on to found Fletcher Audio (whose own tables are made by hand in Frederiksberg, Copenhagen, Denmark), but he sadly passed away in 2010.

As for the Spacedeck table itself — which, of course, is not a new product, but is still very much of interest (and quite available) in the worldwide marketplace — its 37mm platter is mounted onto its own chassis and runs on Nottingham’s bronze bearing. The motor/pulley assembly is mounted in its own housing, which sits separately from the turntable chassis, and the table offers 33⅓ and 45rpm playback options.

The only connection for the Spacedeck is the drive belt — which, according to Nottingham, “helps to avoid audio resonances being transferred through the chassis of the turntable.” Upgrade options include a second tonearm mount for the table’s left side, and the duly dubbed Heavy upgrade kit that comes with tonearm spacer, spindle extension, and extra damping ring. The Spacedeck can also be upgraded with the 25mm graphite Ďmatí, while its high-gloss black finish option comes at no additional cost.

Incidentally, the upgraded version of the Spacedeck, the Ace Spacedeck (offered here) sports a bronze bearing with carbide/bushed type internal workings, and its motor housing and armbase are manufactured from a heavy dense steel and of course the Ace Space tonearn.

With the explosion of vinyl sales and renewed interest in a fully analog setup, we have had the opportunity to experience many new and exciting decks. Nottingham Analogue is NOT a household name unless your a vinyl freak, like us, and know all about the company. This is an EXCEPTIONAL table by anyone's standard. Its in fabulous condition with only the slightest signs of wear. Let us mount the Goldring car of your choice or use your own favorite. I am certain this is the deck you've been waiting for.

$1,899 (plus tax and shipping when applicable)