Wilson Benesch Full Circle Turntable
Best high-end turntable for audiophiles seeking exceptional clarity and vibration control.
The Wilson Benesch Full Circle turntable offers a high-value package for discerning listeners, including the A.C.T. 0.5 tonearm and Ply MC cartridge. Its distinctive curved chassis is engineered for vibration management, utilizing isolated components and carbon-fiber cantilevers. The deck features a precise stainless-steel sub-platter and phosphor-bronze bearing. The tonearm showcases advanced material science with its kinematic bearing system and a highly damped, stiff carbon-fiber tube, delivering exceptional clarity, structure, and an expansive soundstage for an elevated audio experience.
$4400.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
77
/ 631
#77 in Turntables & Record Players
Price vs Category Average
+1%
Above average
Operation Mode
Manual
/ Manual
Who it's for
- Design-conscious homeowners seeking a compact, high-end aesthetic
- Audiophiles prioritizing structural rigidity and vibration control
- Listeners demanding precise pitch stability and dynamic musicality
Who should skip it
- Tinkerers who enjoy swapping tonearms and third-party components
- Budget-conscious buyers seeking entry-level high-fidelity audio
- Novice users intimidated by complex, professional-grade calibration
Performance breakdown
Vibration Isolation
Advanced carbon-fiber architecture effectively eliminates unwanted resonance for pristine playback.
Tonearm Precision
Kinematic bearing system ensures fluid movement and exceptional tracking accuracy.
Soundstage Depth
Delivers an expansive, airy presentation that brings recordings to life.
Build Quality
Sophisticated material science creates a rigid, high-performance structural foundation.
Ease of Setup
Manual operation and precise calibration require patience and technical familiarity.
Upgrade Potential
Highly responsive design rewards listeners who experiment with system enhancements.
Key Specs
Operation Mode
Manual
Platter Material
Acrylic
Tonearm Type
S-shaped
Cartridge Type
Moving Coil
Drive Type
Belt Drive
Supported Speeds
33 1/3 RPM, 45 RPM
Built-in Preamp
False
Dust Cover Included
False
Features
- Elegant curved chassis design
- Advanced carbon-fiber tonearm construction
- Kinematic bearing for smooth operation
- Superior vibration isolation
- Detailed and airy soundstage
- Responsive to system upgrades
- Includes tonearm and cartridge
- Reduces distortion for clarity
What customers say
The Wilson Benesch Full Circle Turntable earns high praise for its exceptional engineering and striking minimalist design, often called sonic art. Users consistently highlight its precision, noting superb speed stability and near silent operation crucial for accurate vinyl playback. Sonically, the presentation is detailed, articulate, and transparent, revealing subtle nuances, especially in the mid-range and treble. The integrated design minimizes resonance, contributing to a very low noise floor. While the investment is substantial, dedicated audiophiles agree the world-class performance justifies the premium price. Overall satisfaction stems from its promise of sophisticated design and superior analog reproduction.
Know before you buy
Yes, the package includes both the A.C.T. 0.5 tonearm and the Ply Moving Coil cartridge. You will only need to connect it to an external phono stage or amplifier, as it does not feature a built-in preamp.
The carbon-fiber construction provides exceptional stiffness and damping, which minimizes unwanted resonances. This results in a cleaner, more detailed soundstage with significantly reduced distortion compared to standard tonearm materials.
The two-part chassis is engineered specifically for vibration management. By isolating the motor and platter components, it prevents mechanical noise from reaching the stylus, ensuring a quieter background and more precise playback.
Because it is supplied with a Moving Coil (MC) cartridge, you will need a phono stage that supports MC inputs. Ensure your amplifier or external preamp is compatible with the low output voltage typical of Moving Coil designs.
Absolutely. The turntable is highly responsive to system upgrades, allowing you to improve performance over time by swapping in different cartridges or refining your amplification chain.
The Full Circle is a manual turntable. To change speeds, you will need to manually move the drive belt to the appropriate position on the motor pulley.
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