Vertere MG-1 MkII Dark Sabre Turntable Package

Taking vinyl replay beyond what’s possible in this class, the MG-1 MkII Magic Groove record player incorporates and shares critical design elements with Vertere’s SG-1 Player. The MG-1 delivers remarkable performance, surpassed only by Vertere’s flagship models—the RG-1 Reference Groove and the SG-1 Standard Groove. As with all Vertere turntables, each component is individually crafted, using optimum materials and manufactured to the highest precision standards.

A Superlative Design

The Record Player MG-1 Magic Groove features numerous critical design elements derived from the SG-1 high-performance model, allowing it to exceed expectations within its class. Its precision main bearing and platter assembly, belt-driven by the SG-1 motor system, ensures exceptionally smooth rotation and a stable platform for the tonearm and cartridge. This combination produces a wide dynamic range with an impressively ‘dark’ background, bettered only by the RG-1 and SG-1. The plinth structure and isolation system, also based on the SG-1, are engineered for a maintenance- and setup-free experience.

An Unparalleled Musical Experience

Even in its standard configuration, fitted with D-Fi tonearm and motor drive cables, the MG-1 delivers outstanding audio performance. Used with the matching SG-1 tonearm and Motor Drive, it becomes a true pleasure to operate. Its built-in upgradability allows listeners to elevate its capabilities further—by upgrading the cables to Pulse-B, Pulse-R, or even Pulse-HB, the MG-1’s true potential is unlocked. Stylishly designed and exquisitely finished with meticulous attention to detail, the MG-1 is an essential choice for any vinyl enthusiast seeking musicality, performance, and long-term satisfaction.

Dark Sabre Cartridge

A new pinnacle of musical clarity and definition, the Vertere Dark Sabre Moving Magnet Cartridge enhances upon its predecessor with an innovative fixing formation, single-piece chassis, and refined profile for superior weight distribution and surface grip. Featuring a micro-elliptical nude diamond stylus and telescopic cantilever, the Dark Sabre represents a state-of-the-art choice among contemporary moving magnet cartridges.

Revolutionising Musical Clarity and Precision

Dark Sabre advances from its beloved predecessor, Sabre, by introducing an unprecedented level of musical clarity and precision in the realm of moving magnet cartridges.

Sharing the same generator as Sabre, Dark Sabre distinguishes itself with innovative enhancements. A newly engineered fixing technique and cartridge profile have significantly elevated its performance. Featuring a quad point screw formation on a single-piece aluminum chassis, Dark Sabre achieves optimal weight distribution and stability. The enhanced cartridge profile ensures consistent vinyl surface contact, further refining its playback performance.

Notably, Dark Sabre incorporates the acclaimed nude diamond micro-elliptical stylus and telescopic cantilever from the XtraX series, setting a new standard for moving magnet technology. These advancements culminate in Dark Sabre being hailed as one of the most cutting-edge and forward-thinking MM cartridges available today, delivering unparalleled musical clarity and accuracy that redefine the listening experience.

MG1 MkII Turntable Specifications

Dark Sabre MM Specifications