Ceramic Magnetic bearing, ClearAudio Direct Wire Plus, wires run continuously from the cartridge to the RCA phono plugs. Decoupled DC motor, flat belt-drive, steel shaft, Teflon thrust-pad, 30 mm aluminum sub-platter. Verify carbon fiber tonearm, length 9.4 in. Cartridge balance weight of 2.5g - 17g. Speed selector for 33 1/3 rpm, 45 rpm, 78 rpm.