Transrotor Fat Bob S
High-end turntables · 2012–present In production
$7,890 US reference price
A heavyweight polished-aluminium Transrotor with optional magnetic drive (TMD) bearing — serious German high-end sculpture. Sold in the US as the Fat Bob S TMD.
Checked against the manufacturer’s site: 2026-07
Good to know
- No built-in phono stage — use an amplifier with a phono input or add a separate phono preamplifier.
- Sold without a cartridge fitted — budget for a compatible cartridge and setup before first use.
- Professional setup of tracking force, alignment, azimuth and arm height is worth budgeting for at this level.
Specifications
| Drive | belt drive |
|---|---|
| Speeds | 33/45 rpm |
| Operation | manual |
| Cartridge included | sold bare |
| Built-in phono stage | No |
| USB output | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Platter | aluminium, heavy |
| Tonearm | sold bare |
| Dimensions | W 44 cm x D 38 cm x H 18 cm |
| Weight | 55.1 lb (25 kg) |
| Finishes | Polished (hand-polished) aluminium chassis/platter |
| Years | 2012–present |
Cartridge and replacement stylus
The fitted cartridge is not mapped to a verified replacement part. See the model-specific stylus guidance →
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