SemperSonus Te2, Hand-Crafted, Lisbon-Born... A True Vinyl Delight

The SemperSonus Te2 is a masterfully engineered high-end turntable from Lisbon, Portugal, where small-batch, artisanal craftsmanship meets modern audiophile design. Conceived by Paulo Rebordão and produced under the SemperSonus brand, the Te2 represents a modern reinterpretation of classic idler/epicyclic drive designs, refined with state-of-the-art materials and precision electronics to deliver exceptional musicality, speed stability, and tonal clarity.

At its heart, the Te2 features a precision epicyclic drive system powered by a brushless DC motor with closed-loop PID control, allowing seamless 33/45/78 rpm operation. This drive concept blends the dynamic responsiveness and natural musicality of a traditional idler-driven platter with the consistency and low-noise operation expected of contemporary designs. The aluminum platter, weighing nearly 8 lbs. and fitted with a butyl-rubber damping layer, rides on a dual-ceramic inverted bearing, ensuring ultra-low friction and rock-solid speed stability.

The turntable’s chassis and plinth are a study in engineering elegance: a constrained-layer construction of MDF and acrylic, mounted to a stainless-steel cross-frame for exceptional rigidity. The exterior surfaces are wrapped in luxurious Alcantara, accented by a brushed aluminum top panel, providing both visual sophistication and functional vibration damping. Finished with a smoked acrylic dust cover and gold-plated SemperSonus name badge, the whole package is stout, lovely, and functional. 

The Te2 deck accommodates a wide range of tonearms via its modular armboard system, enabling owners to pair it with high-end arms from SME, Rega, or other bespoke manufacturers.

The example we have here has been fitted with the award winning and acclaimed "WAND" tone arm.  Lightweight yet exceptionally rigid, the carbon-fiber construction minimizes resonance and unwanted coloration while providing superb tracking accuracy across the entire record surface. Its minimalist, visually striking form houses precision bearings and a finely machined arm tube, delivering smooth, low-friction motion and effortless musicality. Highly regarded for its ability to extract nuance, dynamics, and tonal purity from vinyl, this WAND 9" model remains a sought-after choice for audiophiles seeking a clean, revealing, and emotionally engaging analog playback experience.

Finally, we have finished off this setup with a recently re-tipped LOMC anodized aluminum body cartridge.  The pickup of this setup is ideal.  Every detail is heard.  Every nuance.  Just lovely!

For collectors and audiophiles seeking a rare, hand-built turntable that combines classic mechanical ingenuity with contemporary materials and electronics, the Semper Sonus Te2 is a standout example. Its Lisbon craftsmanship, meticulous attention to detail, and innovative epicyclic drive make it a centerpiece of any high-end vinyl system.  

Don't miss out on this rare opportunity. Demos are encouraged in Andover, MA. 

$5,999 (plus applicable sales tax and/or shipping)

(Note, shipping this table will take exceptional care. Please don't be surprised if the cost to do so seems excessive.  It would be worth it.)