The Gavia-II made its debut at the Rocky Mountain Audiofest in October, 2010 in its pre-production form.
The drive system is undergoing final prototyping,
and upon completion (Summer, 2011), it will be available through our dealer network.
The photo above is of a Gavia-I, and the text below describes a Gavia-I.
Upon completion of the drive system (Summer, 2011), the photos and text will be updated.
The Gavia Name:
All Galibiers are made in the U.S.A. but we worship the great traditions of European Bicycling and Alpine
Climbing and Skiing. In honor of these traditions, we christened this turntable after the famous Gavia
mountain pass in the Dolomite mountain range in Italy.
Features:
- Base milled from a solid 75 pound aluminum billet.
- Threaded bearing insert - improves coupling to base.
- Aluminum parts mirror polished (Gavia platter is anodized black).
- Articulated (pivoting) armboard (accommodates 12" arms)
- Can mount two tonearms (click thumbnail at right for example)
Implementation:
Complete Gavia turntable includes includes everything except tonearm and cartridge:
- Platter choice (Serac or Gavia) - see below
for pricing
- Motor Pod with precious brush DC motor
- Armboard drilled for your arm
- Polished aluminum finish (Gavia platter is anodized black)
- Battery power supply
Outside the USA and Canada:
We will work with you on compliance with local standards in your country. Depending on your country (and whether you have a local dealer), you may
need to source your own battery and charger. If this is the case, We will arrange a purchase credit, and we will will provide
you with the necessary umbilical connectors.
