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Estado de conservação: 9/10
Features
Air-bearing Platter – huge 10 inches in diameter with 3 air jets, hand lapped.
Platter and Record Clamp – The platter is machined from the most resonance-free material known. It is machined slightly smaller in diameter than a LP sothat the thicker outer lead-in grooves of the LP over hang and this allows the LP to lay flat. The label area is machined out wider and deeper than most platters.
The LP is held slightly above the platter at the spindle so when the record clamp is tightened, the record is forced flat to the platter. We have found this to sound far better than vacuum hold down. Vacuum pumps are noisy and they introduce this noise at the critical interface of the record and stylus. Plus any small vacuum leaks from the seals create a high frequency vibration that is detrimental to the music.
The arm is a true high-pressure (45 psi) low-flow captured linear tracking air bearing. The mono block is unique, containing eight fixed jets in a quad vent arrangement. This results in a friction-free, ultra-rigid arm bearing that is self-cleaning. The spindle and the arm are constructed of a proprietary material that is stiffer than carbon fiber. A simple adjustment sets the center of gravity correctly for any cartridge. The improvement in sound is amazing.
Fully adjustable for VTA, overhang, azimuth and damping. VTA adjustments do not affect the others. The VTA is not adjustable during play – that would compromise the sound. However, the VTA is easily adjustable. The damping is adjustable during play. Most cartridges require only a small amount of damping playing premium records; however, lesser recordings require more damping.
Arm Wiring – Sourced from a bio-medical laboratory. This is the same ultra-pure solid core silver wire with ultra pure clear .001 inch Teflon insulation that is used in medical research to connect the ear to the brain. Directionally wired and cryogenically treated for improved sound.
Remote Drive Motor – Enclosed in a matching cast crushed marble enclosure, the motor drive is mounted on Valid Points and sets on an adjustable motorbase assembly so that belt tension can be easily adjusted. The drive pulley is straight cut so that any belt material up to 5/16 of an inch may be used. Two to four millimeter 100% silk belts are supplied and preferred.
The motor is wired with silver/Teflon solid core wire, with ultra premium foil, and solid capacitors by-passed with signature foil capacitors. The on/off switch is solid silver. The drive motor is an instrument grade ball bearing AC motor, and is fitted with an IEC connector so premium power cords may be used.
Reference Motor Controller – The motor controller comes with the turntable and provides the motor with noise-free, accurate speedregardless of wall power changes. It is 17.5 x 8 x 4 inches and is mounted on a six-piece Valid Points resonance control kit. You receive an additional Valid Points disc to sit on top of the motor controller. It allows for separate fine adjustments for 33 1/3 and 45 RPM. A KAB strobe is provided for precise speed setting. Speed selection is by a switch. The unit is fitted with an IEC connector so the power cord of your choice may be used.
Air Supply System – A unique, adjustable tri-air suspension. The regulated automatic air suspension system can be set for the exact resonance point of the turntable and your equipment rack to achieve maximum isolation and stability. Extremely stable and quiet. The undertable chambers and air pods are set with a precision regulator, gauge and check valve. The air pods are coupled to the table in a way that maximizes isolation and rigidity and control resonance.
Choose between the standard super-quiet air supply (shown above right) and the new, very convenient oil-less air supply (no photo available yet). Our standard, and up until now only, air supply for the turntable utilizes an oil-based compressor in an attractive black oak veneer box that is 24 x 15.5 x 15.5 inches and weighs approximately 70 pounds. Two 100-foot rolls of 1/4 OD clear flexible plastic tubing are included so the air supply can be placed anywhere up to 100 feet away. The air is fully filtered, cooled and regulated in the system and the moisture is automatically collected in a holding container, to be emptied periodically.
