Wilson Benesch Announces Shanghai Launch of the Greenwich Turntable with Special Guest Michael Fremer
Michael Fremer makes his first-ever visit to China, joining Wilson Benesch Design Director Craig Milnes for an exclusive presentation of Greenwich, the latest turntable in the multi-award-winning GMT® Collection.
Wilson Benesch, Sheffield, England, is pleased to announce the official Chinese launch of the Greenwich Turntable, the latest addition to the company’s internationally acclaimed, multi-award-winning GMT® Collection.
Hosted by Purist Audio, Wilson Benesch’s official distribution partner for mainland China and Hong Kong, the exclusive event will take place at Purist Audio’s listening rooms in Shanghai, bringing together music lovers, audiophiles and members of the high-end audio community for a special presentation of the company’s latest analogue technology.
In a landmark occasion, internationally renowned analogue audio authority Michael Fremer will travel to China for the first time, joining Wilson Benesch co-founder and Design Director Craig Milnes to introduce the Greenwich Turntable and explore the engineering innovations behind the GMT Collection.
Together, Fremer and Milnes will offer two distinct perspectives: that of one of the world’s most experienced analogue audio journalists, and that of the engineer responsible for leading the development of Wilson Benesch’s pioneering analogue technologies.
Michael Fremer: From GMT One System Reviewer to Prime Meridian Owner
Michael Fremer’s knowledge of the Wilson Benesch GMT Collection makes his participation in the Shanghai launch particularly significant.
Fremer conducted the world-première review of the flagship GMT One System Turntable for The Absolute Sound in the USA, gaining extensive first-hand experience of the company’s pioneering analogue technologies and integrated system design philosophy.
Following his review, Fremer subsequently became an owner of the Wilson Benesch Prime Meridian Turntable, incorporating the system into his personal reference listening environment and using it as part of his reviewing equipment across multiple publications.
This progression from independent reviewer to owner gives Fremer a unique perspective on the GMT Collection, its technological innovations and its performance capabilities.
His first visit to China presents a rare opportunity for Chinese audiophiles to meet one of analogue audio’s most respected commentators, hear his insights into vinyl reproduction and discover the latest evolution of the GMT Collection.
Michael Fremer: A Lifetime Dedicated to Analogue Audio
Michael Fremer is the Editor of TrackingAngle.com, host of the TrackingAngle YouTube channel and Editor-at-Large at The Absolute Sound. His distinguished career includes more than two decades writing the influential Analog Corner column for Stereophile, alongside his work as Editor of AnalogPlanet.com and Editor and Co-owner of the award-winning print publication Tracking Angle.
Widely recognised for his contribution to the survival and resurgence of vinyl records, Fremer has spent decades championing analogue reproduction and documenting advances in high-fidelity playback technology.
His remarkable career was recently explored in an in-depth interview with David Hyman on the YouTube channel Sound with David Hyman. The documentary traces Fremer’s journey from his early fascination with music and hi-fi in New York, through his broadcasting and entertainment career, to his emergence as one of the most influential voices in high-end audio journalism.
Watch Michael Fremer’s interview with David Hyman:
Greenwich: The Latest Evolution of the Multi-Award-Winning GMT Collection
The Greenwich Turntable represents a new chapter in the evolution of Wilson Benesch’s GMT Collection, bringing the company’s pioneering analogue technologies to a new model within the range.
Developed and manufactured in Sheffield, England, Greenwich builds upon the engineering foundations established by the flagship GMT One System and Prime Meridian Turntable.
At its heart is Wilson Benesch’s proprietary OMEGA Drive, a patent-pending direct-drive motor technology developed specifically for the GMT Collection. This advanced motor architecture forms part of a fully integrated design philosophy in which the critical components of the analogue replay system are engineered to work together in harmony.
Drawing upon the company’s expertise in advanced materials technology, precision manufacturing and mechanical engineering, Greenwich embodies the principles that have defined Wilson Benesch’s approach to product development since its foundation in 1989.
The GMT Collection has received international recognition, including The Absolute Sound ‘Product of the Year’ and ‘Technology of the Year’ awards, establishing the platform among the most celebrated developments in contemporary analogue audio.
Craig Milnes: Engineering the Future of Analogue Reproduction
Joining Michael Fremer in Shanghai will be Wilson Benesch co-founder and Design Director Craig Milnes, who has led the company’s research and development in advanced materials, loudspeaker engineering and analogue replay technologies for more than three decades.
The GMT Collection represents the culmination of this extensive research, bringing together innovations in materials science, mechanical engineering, motor design and precision control systems.
At the Shanghai launch, Milnes will present the engineering philosophy behind Greenwich, offering guests first-hand insight into the technologies that distinguish the GMT Collection. Together with Fremer’s extensive experience in critical listening and analogue evaluation, the presentation promises a compelling exploration of contemporary turntable design and musical reproduction.
An Exclusive Shanghai Presentation with Purist Audio
The Shanghai launch marks another important milestone in Wilson Benesch’s longstanding partnership with Purist Audio and its commitment to the Chinese high-end audio market.
Following the Shanghai event, Craig Milnes will continue to Guangzhou HIGH END 2026 the following weekend, presenting the Greenwich Turntable courtesy of Purist Audio in a reference system featuring the Wilson Benesch O|mnium loudspeakers and IGx Infrasonic Generator.
Wilson Benesch and Purist Audio look forward to welcoming China’s high-end audio community to Shanghai for this special occasion, celebrating Michael Fremer’s first visit to China and the launch of the latest evolution of the multi-award-winning GMT Collection.
Further information regarding the Shanghai event programme, demonstrations and attendance will be announced through Wilson Benesch and Purist Audio’s official channels.
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