The Wilson Benesch Prime Meridian System has received an in-depth review from respected European audio critic Dirk Sommer, published by HiFi Statement.
Sommer is widely regarded as one of Europe’s most experienced and technically literate reviewers, known for his meticulous listening evaluations and detailed analysis of high-end audio systems. His review of the Prime Meridian System explores both the engineering philosophy behind the GMT architecture and the sonic performance of the turntable.
In the article, Sommer highlights the unconventional design approach taken by Wilson Benesch, noting that the system challenges long-held assumptions in turntable design through its integration of the OMEGA Drive motor, GRAVITON® Ti tonearm, STAGE One cable management architecture, and the FrACTaL Damping System within the R1 Carbon Rack structural platform.
HiFi Statement
“Thanks to applied engineering and materials science, the Wilson Benesch Prime Meridian system extracts more information from even old LPs than ever before… a dream for audiophiles and music lovers.”
During the review, Sommer describes the Prime Meridian System as delivering exceptional transient precision, remarkable low-frequency control and an ability to reveal subtle musical detail while maintaining a natural and engaging presentation.
The original article is published in German but can easily be read in English using browser translation tools.
Read The Full Review
Dirk Sommer’s full review can be read here: https://www.hifistatement.net/tests/item/4287-wilson-benesch-prime-meridian-system
Discover the Prime Meridian Syste
Learn more about the technologies behind the Prime Meridian System on the Wilson Benesch website: Prime Meridian System Product Page
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