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CONTENT 06 - 07
INVICTUS
08 - 09
ASCONA MK2
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NOVUM
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THUNDER MK2
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STORM MK2
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TRIPLE X
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CHALLENGER MK3
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BARZETTI
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MANFRED MK2
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WOW XXL
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WOW XL
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WOW
20 - 21
tone arm TA-9000
22 - 23
tone arm TA-5000
24 - 25
tone arm TA-3000
26 - 27
tone arm TA-2000
28 - 29
tone arm TA-1000
30 - 31
tone arm TA-700
32 - 33
tone arm TA-500
34 - 35
accessories - silencer
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ACOUSTIC SIGNATURE The perfect symbiosis
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Products by Acoustic-Signature first appeared in 1996.
fied co-workers, including goldsmiths, engineers, electrical en-
Worldwide prestige came as early as 1997, when Gunther
gineers, precision lathe operators, and specialists in other fields.
Frohnhöfer and his team developed the first mass turntable
We focus on development with cutting-edge CNC in combination with state-of-the-art CAD systems.
and achieved excellent test results in Germany as well as the US. Before long, these turntables were exported all over the world. Ever since, their clear design and outstanding price/performance ratio have led to strong demand. „Made in Germany“ is important to us-more than ever now, in the face of the rising trend to buy everything from the cheapest supplier.
„Only through attention to detail can something truly amazing come into being.“
All our products are produced and assembled by our specialists in 100% manual work at our company seat in Göppingen. Only this and the love for detail make it possible to create something truly great. Dedicated co-workers with a passion for building turntables for you. With quality in materials we do not compromise on, and perfect workmanship. Meticulous engi-
We purchase everything we do not produce
neering and manufacturing based on absolutely
ourselves from regional suppliers. We look for
top-notch technology in the production machi-
the best supplier, not the cheapest. This striving for perfection
nes. All of this results in precision mechanical products that set
in order to create the perfect listening experience is an attitude
new standards. We work hard, and every day we raise the bar.
found less and less frequently. To us, though, this attitude has always been important, and we even focus more and more on it. The team around Gunther Frohnhöfer now comprises 21 quali-
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INVICTUS Highest demands on musicality
highly dampening whole. The 54 Silencers with their vibration absorption add that last iota of fine tuning – the result: a perfect platter. Highly dampening with high rotational energy. Another step ahead in sound quality.
THE BEARING
Looking at our Tidorfolon bearing,
whoever has an eye for things special will recognize immediately how this hand-adjusted bearing is virtually perfect for guiding the platter with almost no slackness and, at the same time, no friction and no noise. Enthusiasts and experts around the world
Acquiring an INVICTUS is an extraordinary experience. Visionary
appreciate and admire our Tidorfolon be-
engineering art is coupled with advanced technologies. Only the
aring for its precision and legendary
finest materials are used, and they are processed by hand. This is
reliability. It is always ma-
why the INVICTUS has that unique magic of opulence, sophistica-
nufactured with the
tion, dynamism and quality combined.
greatest love
THE DESIGN
Do you appreciate the personal touch? Can you
discover something hardly recognizable at first sight – something special, rare, truly individual? Then the INVICTUS is your turntable. The INVICTUS turntable, which took no less than three years to develop, is the result of intensive research and development work at the Acoustic-Signature Manufaktur. A total of 479 components, assembled individually and by hand, make up this incomparable turntable. Thanks to its design, which allows adding up to four tone arms, the INVICTUS can be equipped with just about any tone arm available, enabling unprecedented flexibility while fulfilling the most stringent requirements in its musicality, rendition, and aesthetics. The INVICTUS ground base consists of an elaborately milled bottom part, optimized according to the latest scientific findings on mechanics and using the finite elements method for stiffness and low vibration, covered by a perfectly milled top plate on which the actual INVICTUS chassis rests.
THE DRIVE SYSTEM
The turntable itself is a work of art
milled in 3D, able to offer a perfect basis for up to four tone arms at the same time. Soft shapes, inclined and round surfaces have been combined into an unprecedented synthesis of arts here. Nonetheless, form follows function and is never an end in itself. The 3-layer aluminum and brass sandwich platter is entirely new as well. Manufactured to an extreme precision fit, and combined into a
„The Invictus is the best record player (by far) that I have heard in my home. And the difference between it and other rivals isn’t trivial or a matter of nuance.“ Jonathan Valin, Absolute Sound USA 6/2016
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for detail and precision, in harmony with the best tradition of precision
The result is a 6-motor drive
mechanics.
moving a tapered subplatter that bears the Silencer platter.
THE MOTOR Another very important component for an extraordi-
Thanks to the 6 motors, the
nary turntable is the motor. To develop it, we made a completely fresh
platter gets enormous power for
start and put in our 20 years of experience.
quick run-up and stable speed. The circular arrangement around the bearing completely avoids tension on the bearing, so that it can run perfectly centered. The “Silent Run” technology in the digital motor control is the fruit of very elaborate development work. In the end, the result is worth all our efforts. A dramatic improvement to get a perfect turntable igital control sysdrive. The digital anently measures tem permanently the motors and regulates each of thee motors for bratiminimum vibration and maxi-mum smoothness. Fullyy automated andd perfect at all times.
Thiss
technology wass enever used before. The resultlt is, you can touch and still not know whether the drive is running or not. Just good enough to go into the INVICTUS. The sum of the new developments in combination with 20 years of experience in building turntables, INVICTUS is a turntable that we regard as a statement in turntable building, and that compares favorably even with much more expensive products. Each one of my 15 co-workers has given his or her best for the INVICTUS, and we are particularly proud of that. We had lots of fun and great listening experiences during the development phase, and by this procedure we want to make sure that your INVICTUS plays perfectly in every owner’s personal environment. Kind regards, Gunther Frohnhöfer
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MK2
ASCONA
process to achieve a stunning perfection with a visual presentation to match.
THE DESIGN
TThe Ascona employs 30 small “Silencer’s” on
the very outer diameter of the platter, requiring a platter diameter
Clear and straightforward
of nearly 13.8 inches to accomplish this. Inside the outer perimeter of silencers an additional 24 larger silencers are used for the main body of the platter. The tone arm mounting plates are fully adjustable to accommodate the mounting of any desired tone arm design, with a maximum of 3 tone arms permitted.
Our goal was achieved when we set out to design a new mi-
THE DRIVE SYSTEM
lestone in turntable performance, aiming for an ‘ultimate’
ASCONA marries our very substantial Aluminum
high mass turntable, but still elegant and stylish. The Asco-
plinth measuring more than 2.5” thick with a 2”
na represents the full realization of that goal, a pinnacle of
thick massive Aluminum platter measuring near-
achievement and outcome of our 19 year in-house research,
ly 13.8” in diameter. These flawless components
design and ultra-precision machining expertise. The Ascona
and exchangeable arm boards are matched to
story starts from the top down with the record platter; we
our unique Tidorfolon bearing, resulting in a
know full well that the perfect turntable requires a resonant
perfect sym-
free platter rotating with perfect stability. Here are some of the many technical features and sections we machine that make the Ascona such an outstanding design. The chassis is milled out from a 2.6” thick block of aluminum and forms part of the integrated turntable ground plate. Combined with the new platter the Ascona has a weight of 176 pounds. We grind the surfaces by hand, a lengthy but essential
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The heart of the new
phony of design and execution. This is further complimented with
rotation. We reached that goal
a new fully designed digital motor system - the Electronic Alpha
by using a European made
DIG - which provides flawless speed stability and easy user in-
Synchronous motor with our
terface. Standard is our integrated 3 motor system to drive the
own State of the Art motor
Ascona and your musical enjoyment to new places.
controller. Motors sit beside a cone-shaped sub-platter pro-
THE PLATTER
The platter is fabricated from a very soft alloy
pelled by this 3-motor drive
to optimize its periodic resonance, and is coated on the lower face
system. The round assembly surrounding the bearing prevents any
with resonant-damping material. The Silencer-Platter development
tension so that it can run perfectly centered. The 3 internal drive
target was clearly defined; total elimination of any resonance or
motors run by its own electronic controller, called the AlphaDIG.
vibration due to introduction of airborne or coupled acoustic ener-
It is a brand new design where fully digital output stages and a
gy. The result? Any introduction of vibrational energy is quickly
quartz locked technology is employed. It is impervious to the nega-
reduced and the platter is immediately damped and quieted.
tive effects of mains voltage fluctuation and household appliances that produce a ‘noisy’ AC power source that normally can have a
THE MOTOR
We at Acoustic Signature believe that the mo-
serious detrimental effect on the performance of AC drive motors.
tor system for a turntable should have enough force and inertial energy to obtain proper platter speed but
THE BEARING Our Tidorfolon bearing allows anyone with an
not influence it
eye for the extraordinary to instantly recognize how this hand-
during
tuned slide bearing has been perfectly formed to guide the platter with approximately no clearance and likewise no friction or sound. Our Tidorfolon bearing is valued and admired by fans and experts all over the world for its precision and its legendary reliability. It is always manufactured with great love for detail and precision in accordance with the best fine mechanical tradition.
TECHNICAL DATA CONSTRUCTION DETAILS BEARING
Aluminum
TIDORFOLON Bearing Wolfram-Carbid-ball
MOTOR DRIVE
PLATTER
3 motor flywheel
50mm solid turntable platter made of aluminum
SPEED CHANGE with motor electronic
DIMENSIONS
33 1/3 RPM
45 RPM
width 573mm depth 489mm high 214mm
TOTAL WEIGHT
176 lbs
COLOR
silver
black
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NOVUM a hidden sub-platter which is direct driven by a unique belt
elegant and sovereign
TECHNICAL DATA
drive system. The result? Any introduction of vibrational energy is quickly reduced and the platter is immediately damped
DRIVE UNIT
3 Synchron motor, electronically regulated, Power-decoupled, adjustable
BEARING
ller Highly precise roller FOLON burnished TIDORFOLON bearing
and quieted. We have thought through every process possible to fabricate this potentially perfect part - the same depth of
The NOVUM represents an entirely and fundamentally
thought and execution that we embody in each part of the
new way of looking at turntable design. We left no
total design of the NOVUM.
stone unturned to create a stunningly beautiful loo-
THE MOTOR We at Acoustic Signature believe that the motor
king table capable of enormous sonic performance.
system for a turntable should have enough force and inerti-
The NOVUM is manufactured with our new revoluti-
al energy to obtain proper platter speed but not influence it
onary ‘24 Silencer Platter’ design, one of the most
during rotation. We reached that goal by using a European
significant features and improvements in our turn-
made Synchronous motor with our own State of the Art mo-
table designs. The platter is driven by 3 integrated
tor controller. Motors sit beside a cone-shaped sub-platter
hidden motors which drive a heavy sub platter. The
propelled by this 3-motor drive system. The 3 internal drive
NOVUM is designed and built for exceptional music
motors run by its own electronic controller, called the Alpha-
reproduction, outperforming turntables which de-
DIG. It is a brand new design where fully digital output stages
mand much higher price tags.
and a quartz locked technology is employed.
THE PLATTER Our 2” thick solid turntable platter is made
THE BEARING Our Tidorfolon bearing allows anyone with
of aluminum with a total of 24 Acoustic Signature “Silencer”
an eye for the extraordinary to instantly recognize how this
inserts. The platter is fabricated from a very soft alloy to
hand-tuned slide bearing has been perfectly formed to guide
optimize its periodic resonance, and is coated on the lower
the platter with approximately no clearance and likewise no
POWER SUPLY
96 to 260V
face with resonant-damping material. The Silencer-Platter
friction or sound. Our Tidorfolon bearing is valued and admi-
DIMENSIONS
development target was clearly defined; total elimination of
red by fans and experts all over the world for its precision and
any resonance or vibration due to introduction of airborne or
its legendary reliability. It is always manufactured with great
width 700mm depth epth 480mm high 210mm 0mm ca. 36kg depending nding on extras odered ed
coupled acoustic energy. This new platter design rests on
love for detail and precision in accordance with the best fine
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mechanical tradition.
Wolfram-Carbid-ball
CHASSIS
mised Resonance-optimised th 3 mass chassis with adjustable feet, very soft onance. alloy for low resonance.
PLATTER
late High precision plate um, 5 made of aluminium, cm thick, 15 kg with 24 Silencer moduless double isolated.
SPEED RANGE with motor electronic
WEIGHT FARBEN
33 1/3 RPM
silver
45 RPM
black lack
THUNDER the sound in purest form
MK2 TECHNICAL DATA inserts. The Silencer-Platter development target was clearly
DRIVE UNIT
Synchron motor, electronically regulated, Power-decoupled, adjustable
BEARING
Highly precise roller burnished TIDORFOLON bearing
defined; total elimination of any resonance or vibration due to introduction of airborne or coupled acoustic energy. The result? Any introduction of vibrational energy is quickly re-
Thunder is designed and built for exceptional music
duced and the platter is immediately damped and quieted.
reproduction, outperforming turntables selling for
THE MOTOR At Acoustic Signature we believe that the mo-
much more. A plinth of nearly 1.8 inch thick solid
tor system for a turntable should have enough force and in-
aluminum chassis forms the base of the turntable,
ertial energy to obtain proper platter speed but not influence
on which up to three arm attachments can be fit-
it during rotation. We reached that goal by using European
ted for either 9“ or 12“ tone-arms of any design or
made Synchronous motor located to the left of the platter,
manufacture. The turntable base has been designed
with our own State of the Art motor controller. As we have
for optimum solidity, while the large footprint of the
designed the drive unit to be separate from the chassis, the-
table generates even more stability to increase the
re is no direct contact which avoids transfer of any vibration
weight concentration at the base of the turntable.
into the turntable.
Wolfram-Carbid-ball
CHASSIS
Resonance-optimised mass chassis with 3 adjustable feet, very soft alloy for low resonance.
PLATTER
High precision plate made of aluminium, 5 cm thick, 15 kg with 24 Silencer modules double isolated.
Flawless surface quality and presentation combined
THE BEARING Our Tidorfolon bearing allows anyone with
with the latest technology and user flexibility.
an eye for the extraordinary to instantly recognize how this
THE DESIGN More ways to amaze. The new Thunder is a
hand-tuned slide bearing has been perfectly formed to guide
consequent developed new design. It‘s all combined with
the platter with approximately no clearance and likewise no
the award-winning performance, elegance, convenience and
friction or sound. Our Tidorfolon bearing is valued and admi-
POWER SUPLY
comfort that have made the mass turntable Series so suc-
red by fans and experts all over the world for its precision
WEIGHT
cessful. Get ready to experience of the Thunder Series - now
and its legendary reliability. It is always manufactured with
perfectly suited to your own unique style. Perfect surface
great love for detail and precision in accordance with the
quality combined with the latest technology and flexibility.
best fine mechanical tradition.
SPEED RANGE with motor electronic
COLOR
33 1/3 RPM
45 RPM
96 to 260V ca. 41 to 46kg depending on extras odered
silver
black
THE PLATTER Our 2” thick solid turntable platter is made of aluminum with a total of 24 Acoustic Signature “Silencer”
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STORM
MK2
in a platter weight of over 24 pounds! You can select the standard platter with 8 Silencers or
DRIVE UNIT
upgrade to our 24 Silencer version which is a real masterpiece. This high mass platter in combination with the
exorbitant sound performance
TECHNICAL DATA
achieve even better results. The 2 inch thickness results
BEARING
smooth running Tidorfolon bearing is only one of the many
an unparalleled musical experience and turntable performance in its price range.
THE MOTOR At Acoustic Signature we believe that the
62 pounds and provides all the advantages that
motor system for a turntable should have enough force
true high mass turntables can deliver. STORM Mk2
and inertial energy to obtain proper platter speed but not
offers rock solid and tuneful bass, a stable and
influence it during rotation. We reached that goal by using
focused midrange, clear and detailed high fre-
European made Synchronous motor located to the left of
quency reproduction – producing a sound-stage
the platter, with our own State of the Art motor controller.
that delivers both natural delicate musicality and
As we have designed the drive unit to be separate from
great authority. Of course, STORM MK2 also has
the chassis, there is no direct contact which avoids trans-
Wolfram-Carbid-ball
CHASSIS
Resonance-optimised 45mm mass chassis with 3 adjustable feet, very soft alloy for low resonance.
PLATTER
High precision machined 12 kg alloy platter 50mm thick incorporating 8 Silencers.
SPEED RANGE with motor electronic
very low mechanical noise courtesy of our unique
fer of any vibration into the turntable.
Tidorfolon bearing design, and an externally posi-
THE BEARING Our Tidorfolon bearing allows anyone with
tioned motor, run by our BetaDIG regenerative po-
an eye for the extraordinary to instantly recognize how
POWER SUPLY
wer supply to ensure perfect rotation of the new
this hand-tuned slide bearing has been perfectly formed
DIMENSIONS
platter. We think it looks pretty cool as well!
to guide the platter with approximately no clearance and
WEIGHT
THE PLATTER The Storm Mk2 comes with a precisely
likewise no friction or sound. Our Tidorfolon bearing is
manufactured Aluminum platter which includes 8 Si-
valued and admired by fans and experts all over the world
lencer modules to dampen resonances. It is produced out
for its precision and its legendary reliability. It is always
of a solid piece of soft Aluminum to maximize resonant
manufactured with great love for detail and precision in
behavior. The platter is additionally coated underneath
accordance with the best fine mechanical tradition.
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Highly precise roller burnished Tidorfolon bearing
unique reasons why the Storm MK2 excels, and provides
The new STORM Mk2 turntable weighs in at nearly
with a specialized high efficiency damping material to
Synchron motor, electronically regulated, Power-decoupled, adjustable
COLOR
33 1/3 RPM
45 RPM
230V or 110V width 489mm depth 358mm high 170mm ca. 29 to 35kg depending on extras odered
silver
black
TRIPLE X Retro meet´s Future
TECHNICAL DATA ve Aluminum platter. The sandwich is precisly made by
DRIVE UNIT
using lasers cutting and flexible glue. This is a perfect fit for the Tidorfolon bearing holding the platter and the exchangeable arm boards.
We at Acoustic Signature built excellent turntab-
THE PLATTER The Triple X comes with a precisely ma-
les - real mechanical masterpieces. The Triple X
nufactured Aluminum platter. He is produced out of a
was designed to offer a classic product to mu-
solid piece of soft Aluminum to improve his resonance
sic lovers looking for a more and traditional de-
behavior. The platter is additionally coated on the back
sign. Beside his elegant look the Triple X is full
side with a high damping material to get great results.
of modern technologies and idea´s. It comes with
The thickness of 50mm gives him a weight of 11 kilo-
a sandwich design of the plinth made from steel
gram. You can select from a platter without Silencers, an
and Aluminium and wood. This clever arranged
8 Silencer platter or our 24 Silencer version which is a
sandwich results in high internal damping and
real masterpiece.
BEARING
high precision TIDORFOLON Bearing rollerbushed and paired with axle
Wolfram-Carbid-ball
CHASSIS
vibration damped Sandwich Chassis, 3 height adjustable feets
PLATTER
high precison platter made of aluminium, 5cm height. 11kg weight. Also available as 8 Silencer Version and 24 Silencer Version.
great sonic performance.
THE MOTOR We at Acoustic Signature believe that a
THE DESIGN More ways to amaze. The new Triple X is
motor system for a turntable should have enough ener-
a consequent developed new design. It‘s all combined
gy to speed up the platter but not influence him during
with the award-winning performance, elegance, con-
rotation. We reach that aim by using a European made
venience and comfort that have made the mass turn-
Synchronous motor with our own State of the Art motor
table Series so successful. Get ready to experience of
control.
POWER SUPPLY
the Triple X Series - now perfectly suited to your own
THE BEARING The bearing is the heart of every turn-
WEIGHT
unique style.
table. At the base of the bearing, we use our specially
THE DRIVE SYSTEM At the new Triple X we combine a
developed ‘high-tech’ material TIDORFOLON.
massive sandwich plinth of 70mm with a 50mm massi-
1 Synchronius motor, electronically regulated fully mains decoupled adjustable, BetaDIG Motor electronic, external power supply
SPEED RANGE with motor electronic
COLOR
33 1/3 RPM
45 RPM
96 to 260V AC ca. 49 to 51kg depending on extras.
makassar / black black / black white Tiger / black
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CHALLENGER strong challenger
MK3
motor Electronic Beta DIG provides perfect speed stability and easy operation. The carefully made Aluminum
TECHNICAL DATA DRIVE UNIT
platter is another part which makes the sound of a Challenger Mk3 so outstanding for his price class.
The Challenger turntable weighs in at 23kg, to
THE PLATTER The Challenger Mk3 comes with a pre-
offer you our statement entry level high mass
cisely manufactured Aluminum platter. He is produced
turntable. With this Challenger design, we bring
out of a solid piece of soft Aluminum to improve his re-
together one of the most sophisticated external
sonance behavior. The platter is additionally coated on
drive and power supply drive systems, with a
the back side with a high damping material to get great
massive high mass 50mm thick platter, supported
results.
BEARING
high precision TIDORFOLON Bearing rollerbushed and paired with axle.
Wolfram-Carbid-ball
CHASSIS
vibration damped Chassis, 3 height adjustable feets, soft alloy for low resonance.
PLATTER
high precison platter made of aluminium, 5cm height. 9kg weight.
by a solid 40mm thick chassis.
THE MOTOR We at Acoustic Signature believe that a
THE DESIGN More ways to amaze. The new Challenger
motor system for a turntable should have enough ener-
Mk3 is a consequent improvement of the former design.
gy to speed up the platter but not influence him during
It‘s all combined with the award-winning performance,
rotation. We reach that aim by using a European made
elegance, convenience and comfort that have made the
Synchronous motor with our own State of the Art motor
SPEED RANGE
mass turntable Series so successful.
control. This engine system is absolute stable in his ro-
with motor electronic
THE DRIVE SYSTEM At the new Challenger Mk3 we
tation speed and in combination with the digital control
combine a massive Aluminum plinth of 40mm plate with
easy to use and reliable. The Challenger Mk3 can handle
a 50mm massive Aluminum platter. This is a perfect fit
up to 3 Motor at the same time.
for the Tidorfolon bearing holding the platter and the
THE BEARING The bearing is the heart of every turn-
exchangeable arm boards. Arms are placed around the
table. At the base of the bearing, we use our specially
plinth and they are easy adjustable. A new fully digital
developed ‘high-tech’ material TIDORFOLON.
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1 Synchronius motor, electronically regulated fully mains decoupled adjustable, BetaDIG Motor electronic, external power supply
33 1/3 RPM
45 RPM
POWER SUPPLY
230V
WEIGHT
ca. 21 to 25kg depending on extras
COLOR
silver
black
BARZETTI
thick CNC milled MDF chassis forms the attractively designed base unit of this turntable, within which the motor and motor electronics are housed, along with the lower bearing housing and tone arm mount.
TECHNICAL DATA
THE CHASSIS The new Barzetti combines a combination
optica optical delic delicacy
of a 2” high density wooden plate covered with a piano finish. The 10 layer piano finish is extremely attractive, and is identical with the finish one would find on an expensive
DRIVE UNIT BEARING
1 Synchronmotor, elektronic controlled High Precision TIDORFOLON Bearing II
piano. This finished plate is a perfect support structure for
The Barzetti makes a stylish statement, with soft
the Tidorfolon platter bearing and the exchangeable arm
curved faces and corners. Crafting this highly engi-
boards.
neered turntable into an object of true beauty and
THE PLATTER The Barzetti comes with a precisely ma-
while still built for high quality music reproduction
nufactured Aluminum platter. It is produced out of a solid
was our goal. And it was accomplished in the Bar-
piece of soft Aluminum to improve its resonant behavior.
zetti – which offers beauty and a very high level
The platter is additionally coated on the underside with a
of performance for a turntable in its price range.
specially formulated high damping material to get great
It features a newly designed 1.4 inch thick solid
results. The platter thickness of 1.3 inches gives the plat-
turntable platter made of aluminum, weighing in at
ter a weight of over 14 pounds.
over 13 pounds. Machined with a diamond cutting
THE MOTOR At Acoustic Signature we believe that the
tool ensures a beautiful finish and yields a platter
motor system for a turntable should have enough force
exceptionally well balanced - critical for optimum
and inertial energy to obtain proper platter speed but not
performance. THE DESIGN The Barzetti is a realization of an aesthetic
influence it during rotation. We reached that goal by using DIMENSIONS European made Synchronous motor in conjunction with WEIGHT
design intended to achieve a modern approach combining
our own State of the Art Alpha-S motor controller.
the award-winning performance, elegance and conveni-
THE BEARING The bearing is the heart of every turntable.
ence of features that have made the Acoustic Signature
At the base of the bearing, we use our specially developed
series so successful. The substantial one piece 1.5 inch
‘high-tech’ material TIDORFOLON.
sintered bronze
CHASSIS
50mm Chassis , height adjustable feets
PLATTER
Aluminum platter 34mm
SPEED RANGE switchable
33 1/3 RPM
POWER SUPPLY
COLOR
45 RPM
230V or 110V width 430mm depth 340mm ca. 11 to 13kg depending on extras
black
white
red
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MANFRED
MK2 TECHNICAL DATA
timeless, elegant Styling
in expensive piano’s. This is a perfect fit for the Tidorfolon bearing holding the platter and the exchangeable
DRIVE UNIT
arm boards.
THE PLATTER The Manfred Mk2 comes with a precisely The Manfred Mk2 turntable is manufactured using
manufactured Aluminum platter. He is produced out of a
a choice of sumptuous real wood veneers, some-
solid piece of soft Aluminum to improve his resonance
thing you would expect on a high end speaker
behavior. The platter is additionally coated on the back
system rather than an entry level turntable, or
side with a high damping material to get great results.
painted high gloss piano black or white.
THE MOTOR We at Acoustic Signature believe that a
THE DESIGN More ways to amaze. The Manfred Mk2
motor system for a turntable should have enough ener-
is a consequent classic Design to achieve best music
gy to speed up the platter but not influence him during
reproduction. It‘s all combined with the award-winning
rotation. We reach that aim by using a European made
performance, elegance, convenience and comfort that
Synchronous motor with our own Alpha-S State of the
have made the Acoustic Signature Series so successful.
Art motor control.
The substantial one piece 38mm thick CNC milled MDF
THE BEARING The platter bearing is the heart of every
chassis forms the attractively designed base unit of this
turntable and Acoustic Signature have invented a bea-
turntable, within which the motor and motor electronics
ring with the ideal performance characteristics of exact
are housed, along with the lower bearing housing and
fit, extremely low noise, very low friction and long term
tone arm mount.
stability.
THE DRIVE SYSTEM At the new Manfred Mk2 we combine a 38mm high density wooden plate covered with a sumptuous real wood veneers. The alternative available piano finish is extremely perfect made and only to find
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BEARING
1 Synchronius motor, electronically regulated fully mains decoupled adjustable,small Alpha Motor electronic, external power supply high precision TIDORFOLON Bearing rollerbushed and paired with axle.
sintered bronze
CHASSIS
real wood verneer 38mm Chassis, 3 height adjustable feets, external motor
PLATTER
Aluminum platter 34mm
SPEED RANGE with motor electronic
33 1/3 RPM
POWER SUPPLY DIMENSION WEIGHT FARBEN
45 RPM
230V or 115V width 430mm depth 340mm ca. 11 to 14kg depending on extras
black maple
white cherry
WOW XXL For demanding listeners
TECHNICAL DATA This high weight in combination with the smooth running Tidorfolon bearing is one unique reason of the great
DRIVE UNIT
music experience the WOW XXL provides.
THE PLATTER The platter bearing is the heart of every WOW XXL our latest turntable to the family of our
turntable and Acoustic Signature have invented a bea-
German precision-engineered turntables of the
ring with the ideal performance characteristics of ex-
WOW -Series. Music really does matter for us also
act fit, extremely low noise, very low friction and long
at our medium priced handcrafted vinyl-spinner
term stability. The platter bearing axle is manufactured
made in Germany. The proprietary ‚Tidorfolon‘ Be-
from special hardened and precisely grinded steel. The
aring design combined with a 10-year warranty.
bearing housing uses perfectly matched sinter bronze
BEARING
1 Synchronius motor, electronically regulated fully mains decoupled adjustable, small Alpha Motor electronic, external power supply high precision TIDORFOLON Bearing rollerbushed and paired with axle.
sintered bronze
CHASSIS
30mm MDF Chassis with 10mm Alu Cover, 3 height adjustable feets
PLATTER
Aluminum platter 34mm, 8 Silencer, 7,4 kg
THE DESIGN Stunning Design with stainless steel
inserts which are self-lubricating. Our bearing design is
buttons perfectly arranged on a 10mm massive Alumi-
developed to ensure a smooth run and tight fit of the
num plate all together bonded to a 25mm high gloss
axle.
wooden-Plinth.
THE MOTOR We reach that aim by using a European
THE DRIVE SYSTEM The WOW XXL comes with a pre-
made Synchronous motor with our own State of the Art
cisely manufactured Aluminum platter. He is produced
motor control. This engine system is absolute stable in
out of a solid piece of soft Aluminum to lower his re-
his rotation speed and in combination with the digital
sonance behavior. The platter is additionally coated on
control easy to use and reliable.
POWER SUPPLY
the back side with a high damping material to get great
THE BEARING Here we have ultra-tight tolerances and
WEIGHT
ca. 17kg
results. 8 of our legendary Silencer modules are added
our Tidorfolon bearing is lifetime maintenance free.
COLOR
silver
to the thick aluminum platter to finally damp any reso-
We trust in this Bearing so it´s covered with a 10 year
nances. The thickness of 34mm gives him a weight of
product warranty. The WOW XXL has exchangeable arm
7.4 kilogram. This high weight in combination with the
boards. So the mounting of nearly every 9 inch arm is
smooth running Tidorfolon bearing is one unique reason
no problem.
SPEED RANGE with motor electronic
33 1/3 RPM
45 RPM
100V to 260V
black
of the great music experience the WOW XXL provides.
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WOW XL a magnificent success
TECHNICAL DATA easy operation. The carefully made Aluminum platter is another part which makes the sound of a WOW-XL so
DRIVE UNIT
1 Synchronius motor, electronically regulated fully mains decoupled adjustable,BetaDIG electronic, external power supply
BEARING
high precision TIDORFOLON Bearing rollerbushed and paired with axle.
outstanding for his price class.
THE PLATTER The WOW XL comes with a precisely maWOW XL our newest turntable to the family of our
nufactured Aluminum platter. He is produced out of a
German precision-engineered turntables. Music
solid piece of soft Aluminum to improve his resonance
really does matter for us also at our medium level
behavior. The platter is additionally coated on the back
handcrafted vinyl-spinner made in Germany. The
side with a high damping material to get great results.
proprietary ‚Tidorfolon‘ Bearing design combined
The thickness of 34mm gives him a weight of 6.4 kilo-
with a 10-year warranty.
gram. This high weight in combination with the smooth
THE DESIGN More ways to amaze. The new WOW XL
running Tidorfolon bearing is one unique reason of the
is a consequent improvement of the WOW design. It‘s
great music experience the WOW XL provides.
sintered ed bronze
CHASSIS
10mm massive Aluminium and 25mm Woodenplinth, 3 height adjustable feets, internal motor
PLATTER
high precison platter made of aluminium, 34mm height. 6.4 kg weight.
all combined with the award-winning performance,
THE MOTOR We at Acoustic Signature believe that a
elegance, convenience and comfort that have made
motor system for a turntable should have enough ener-
the WOW Series so successful. Get ready to experience
gy to speed up the platter but not influence him during
the WOW XL Series - now perfectly suited to your own
rotation. We reach that aim by using a European made
unique style. Perfect surface quality combined with the
Synchronous motor with our own State of the Art motor
latest technology and flexibility.
control. This engine system is absolute stable in his ro-
THE DRIVE SYSTEM At the new WOW XL we combi-
tation speed and in combination with the digital control
ne a high density wooden plate with a 10mm massive
easy to use and reliable.
POWER SUPPLY
Aluminum plate as a sandwich construction. This is a
THE BEARING The platter bearing is the heart of every
WEIGHT
ca. 15kg
perfect fit for the Tidorfolon bearing holding the platter
turntable and Acoustic Signature have invented a bea-
COLOR
silver
and the exchangeable arm boards. Around the massi-
ring with the ideal performance characteristics of exact
ve plate there is a highly polished campfer made by
fit, extremely low noise, very low friction and long term
a state of the art natural diamond. A new fully digital
stability.
motor Electronic provides perfect speed stability and
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SPEED RANGE with motor electronic
33 1/3 RPM
45 RPM
100V to 260V
black
WOW Look, Feel, Fun H Highlight
TECHNICAL DATA THE DRIVE SYSTEM At the new WOW we combine a high density wooden plate with a 3mm massive Acrylic
DRIVE UNIT
plate as a sandwich construction. This is a perfect fit for the Tidorfolon bearing holding the platter. A new fully
BEARING
1 Synchronius motor, electronically regulated fully mains decoupled adjustable,BetaDIG electronic, external power supply high precision TIDORFOLON Bearing rollerbushed and paired with axle.
Our Ou ur new turntable WOW was designed and engi-
digital motor Electronic provides perfect speed stability
neered to achieve outstanding performance far
and easy operation.
beyond the expectations of an affordably-priced
THE PLATTER The WOW comes with a precisely manu-
turntable. Excellent build quality, reliability and
factured Aluminum platter. He is produced out of a solid
ease of use combined to make a product which
piece of soft Aluminum to improve his resonance beha-
will offer a lifetime of musical enjoyment. By
vior. The platter is additionally coated on the back side
omitting unnecessary gimmicks, Acoustic Signa-
with a high damping material to get great results. The
ture was able to concentrate the manufacturing
thickness of 24mm gives him a weight of 4.5 kilogram.
costs on the high quality parts necessary for ac-
THE MOTOR We at Acoustic Signature believe that a
curate LP reproduction.
motor system for a turntable should have enough ener-
THE DESIGN Ways to amaze. The new WOW is a con-
gy to speed up the platter but not influence him during
sequent transformation of the retro design. It‘s all com-
rotation. We reach that aim by using a European made
bined with the award-winning performance, elegance,
Synchronous motor with our own State of the Art motor
convenience and comfort that have made the WOW Se-
control.
ries so successful. Get ready to experience the WOW
THE BEARING The platter bearing is the heart of every
Series - now perfectly suited to your own unique style.
turntable and Acoustic Signature have invented a bea-
POWER SUPPLY
Perfect surface quality combined with the latest tech-
ring with the ideal performance characteristics of exact
WEIGHT
ca. 10kg
nology and flexibility.
fit, extremely low noise, very low friction and long term
COLOR
black
sintered bronze
CHASSIS
3mm Acrylic Top Cover and 25mm Woodenplinth, 3 height adjustable feets, internal motor
PLATTER
high precison platter made of aluminium, 24mm height. 4.5 kg weight.
SPEED RANGE with motor electronic
33 1/3 RPM
45 RPM
230V or 110V
white
stability.
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TONEARM
TA-9000 of aluminum. The tubes are combined with hundreds of connecting elements. The tubes are bound together tightly by more than 700 pads. These are designed to be similar to tree branches and are arranged around the inner tube in a spiral. This is all manufactured as one con-
It gets better and better
tinuous piece without spaces. In this way, both tubes are very stiffly joined to each other. To sum it up, this is an unprecedented arm tube. To date, it accomplishes the unaccomplishable requirements for a light-weight, extremely stiff yet simultaneously damping tube. Perfect for every pickup. Perfect for our top of the line tone arm TA-9000.
Yet another tone arm? Or why do we manufacture our own tone
THE BEARING
arms? Our first tone arm, the TA-1000, is a complete success.
enough ball bearings. However, tone arms have a very tricky peculi-
Even with this, one supposes there are already
Its sound quality combined with it standard-setting production quality was the incentive and confirmation that we were on the right path. Now we will up the ante. We have created the next generation in precision tone arms.
THE TA-9000 TONE ARM
As always, when we develop a
product, we test the conditions for an exceptional product with optimal functionality and then begin in accordance with our development budget. There were no financial limitations for the TA-9000 – we could draw on unlimited resources. The objective was to rethink everything for which an optimal solution did not yet exist on the market.
arity. A tone arm should guide the needle flawlessly and not create any friction – neither horizontally nor vertically. At best, it should not
THE RESULT
An innovative tone arm tube and highly precise,
minimal pre-loaded ball bearings for the vertical and horizontal axes
present any bearing clearance or friction. This does not work mutually. If there is clearance, then there is friction and vice versa.
guarantee that the TA-9000 follows the pickup demands, guiding it perfectly and ensures reading every groove on a vinyl record precis-
THE SOLUTION
ely. It sounds easy – until one considers the details.
vement comes from the US specialist Timken. Timken, in fact, ma-
The ball bearing for horizontal and vertical mo-
nufactures the ultra-precise bearings for astronautics. We personally
THE ARM TUBE
The tone arm tube on a tone arm should be as
select ours. Only the best of what is delivered make it into the TA-
stiff and light as possible and, at the same time, damping. Until now
9000. These bearings, are then meticulously adjusted and incorpo-
this has been impossible. Either it was stiff and light like carbon but
rated always from the same experienced specialist. Even here, we
without any type of damping and with a tendency towards resonan-
attempt to achieve the demand for zero clearance and zero friction.
ces within listening frequency. Aluminum tubes and magnesium die
We provide both bearings with a little bit of pre-stress that elimina-
casting were relatively stiff but heavy and also hardly damping. Or
tes clearance and nevertheless maintains extremely low friction. Zero
it was made of esoteric mixtures and material combinations which
clearance means the needle is optimally guided in the groove and
were rumored to have tremendous properties until tested. A true so-
can read any information perfectly. The internal cabling consists of a
lution that verifiably combined all the conflicting features did not yet
continuous pure silver cable that leads from the pickup pins to the 5
exist.
pin connecter positioned in the arm shaft.
For a long time we have researched, tested, listened, measured and
Likewise, a external pure silver phono cable is supplied. The counter
begun again. The resulting product has compensated for all the hard
weight is manufactured in brass. It can be fine-adjusted on a thread.
work. A tone arm tube like this has never been produced before. The
The TA-9000 Arm is available in 9 and 12 inch versions. The mounting
two tubes are externally conical but internally round. Both are made
hole pattern is SME compatible.
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TA-9000 12 inch
TA-9000 9 inch
TECHNICAL DATA Length Cartridge balance range
9 inch
12 inch
4 g - 16.0 g
4 g - 22.0 g
Zero Point inner DIA
61.0mm
61.0mm
Zero Point outer DIA
121.0mm
121.0mm
Pure Silver internal and external Wire
Pure Silver internal and external Wire
Singal Cable
1.50m 4N
1.50m 4N
Overhang
15
12,56
Total length
252
330,66
Effective length
237
318,1
pivot to stylus)
222 mm
295,6 mm
Tilt Angle
22.00 °
17,30 °
Effective mass
Distance (Distance from
14,7 gr
16,1 gr
Total weight
890
925
Tonarm mounting
SME
SME
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TONEARM
TA-5000
no real limitations THE TA-5000 TONE ARM
As always, when we develop a
THE BEARING
Even with this, one supposes there are al-
product, we test the conditions for a new product with optimal
ready enough ball bearings. However, tone arms have a very
functionality and then begin in accordance with our develop-
tricky peculiarity. A tone arm should guide the needle flawlessly
ment budget. There were no real limitations for the TA-5000 –
and not create any friction – neither horizontally nor vertically.
we could draw on wide resources. The objective was to rethink
At best, it should not present any bearing clearance or friction.
everything for which an optimal solution did not yet exist on
This does not work mutually. If there is clearance, then there
the market.
is friction and vice versa. The ball bearing for horizontal and vertical movement ultra high precision Hybrid bearings made
THE RESULT
An innovative Armtube concept combined with
from hard steel and Ceramics. Only the best of what is delivered
pretensioned Hybrid bearings ensure that the TA-5000 is a perfect
make it into the TA-5000. These bearings, are then meticulously
host for any cartridge mounted. The TA-5000 will perfectly guide the
adjusted and incorporated always from the same experienced
cartridge in the groove.
specialist. Even here, we attempt to achieve the demand for zero clearance and zero friction. We provide both bearings with a litt-
THE ARM TUBE
The tone arm tube on a tone arm should
le bit of pre-stress that eliminates clearance and nevertheless
be as stiff and light as possible and, at the same time, damping.
maintains extremely low friction. You can´t see all the efforts we
Until now this has been impossible. Either it was stiff and light
make - but you can easily hear it.
like carbon but without any damping and with a tendency towards resonances within listening frequency. Aluminum tubes and magnesium die casting are relatively stiff but heavy and also hardly damping. Or it was made of esoteric mixtures and material combinations which were rumored to have tremendous properties until tested. A true solution that verifiably combined all the conflicting features did not yet exist. At the TA-5000 we use a combination of Different materials which are bonded with damping elements between the 2 tubes.
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TA-5000 9 inch
TA-5000 10 inch
TA-5000 12 inch
TECHNICAL DATA Length
9 inch
10 inch
12 inch
4 g - 16.0 g
4 g - 16.0 g
4 g - 16.0 g
Zero Point inner DIA
61.0mm
61.0mm
61.0mm
Zero Point outer DIA
121.0mm
121.0mm
121.0mm
Singal Cable
Cartridge balance range
6N Copper
6N Copper
6N Copper
Overhang
15
16,2
12,56
Total length
252
270,2
330,66
Effective length
237
254
318,1
pivot to stylus)
222 mm
237,8 mm
295,6 mm
Distance (Distance from
Tilt Angle
22.00 °
21,60 °
17,30 °
Effective mass
12,4 gr
13,1 gr
14,4 gr
Total weight
820 gr
830 gr
840 gr
Rega / SME compatibility
Rega / SME compatibility
Rega / SME compatibility
Tonarm mounting
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TONEARM
TA-3000
exchangeable
THE CABLE
when you consider that the signals of a pickup are
very small you can well imagine, any interruption and each solder joint makes the signal worse. So we have gone for the cabling of the TA 3000, to a Teflon insulated 6N copper cable which is conti-
The TA-3000 tonearm is designed for all people wanting to
nuously from the cartridge pins to the5 pin plug plug. Without any
use more cartridges than one but the existing turntable is
interruption - For customers who like to try different cables the
built only to handle one arm.
TA 3000 is only available with 5 pin connector in the arm shaft.
If you want to use a Mono cart or a different sounding cartridge in your turntable the TA-3000 is the perfect solution.
AZIMUTH
With his exchangeable armtubes you can switch between
pensate the possible misalignments of the diamonds and he-
cartridges in 2 Minutes without loosing stability.
rewith do a proper adjustment of the angle. Many tone arms
To set up a pickup perfect it is required to com-
do not have this possibility. At the TA 1000 it can be done very comfortable and the solution is also very rigid and solid so we do
THE BEARING
For the horizontal and vertical bearings only
not lose sound quality. At the end of Armtube shortly before the
use precision miniature bearings from the German manufacturer SKF. They are very expensive but manufactured to highest quality level. They are carefully selected. The precision bearings are ultra-precisely adjusted during the production process. The bearings are added with minimal pre pressure for zero backlash to achieve a minimum friction and maximum stability.
THE ARMTUBE
When it comes to arm tubes - 2 mutually
exclusive conditions need to be combined. Maximum stiffness and low resonance achieved by internal damping. Very stiff materials are hard and therefore very susceptible to resonances. On the other side Low-resonance materials are not stiff enough. The solution is a Dual carbon tube. The two pipes are joined by connecting elements. This creates a very rigid tube but still having a high damping and resonance poverty and it is also very
Bearing there is a adjustment option. For this you simply open
light weight. At the TA-3000 we designed a mechnism which
3 small screws and then the arm tube can be swivel for ± 5 de-
allows exchanging those armtubes within a minute. No loss of
grees so the angle can be adjusted perfect for each cartridge. If
fine details. The mechanism is built to give precision and easy
these screws are again tightened the arm tube sits stiff and per-
handling.
fectly adjusted. All those adjustments are not lost by exchanging the armtube. Armtubes are available in 9, 10 and 12 inch.
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TA-3000 9 inch
TECHNICAL DATA Length
9 inch
10 inch
12 inch
4 g - 16.0 g
4 g - 16.0 g
4 g - 16.0 g
Zero Point inner DIA
61.0mm
61.0 0mm 61.0mm
61.0mm
Zero Point outer DIA
121.0mm
121.0 121.0mm 0mm
121.0mm
Singal Cable
Cartridge balance range
6N Copper
6N Co opper Copper
6N Copper
Overhang
15
16, 16,22
12,56
Total length
252
270,2 270, ,2
330,66
Effective length
237
2544
318,1
pivot to stylus)
222 mm
237,8 mm m
295,6 mm
Tilt Angle
Distance (Distance from
22.00 °
21,60 °
17,30 °
Effective mass
9,9 gr
10,3 grr
13 gr
Total weight
575 gr
585 gr
600 gr
Rega / SME compatibility
Rega / SME compatibility
Rega / SME compatibility
Tonarm mounting
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TONEARM
TA-2000
the big-brother After almost 20 years in which we have exclusively manufactured turntables we now added a new division. Since October 2014, we produce our own tone arms. Fine mechanic instruments produced to highest standards exclusive made in Germany. The new TA-2000 is the „big-brother“ of the extreme successful TA-1000. He uses the same great sounding armtube but has a more rigid and massive Bearing housing. And also uses the Antiskating mechanism of the big arms. In recent years, the number of providers of affordable tone arms declined steadily and existing arms were regularly getting more expensive. The result is the TA-2000. A precisely manufactured prtecision-bearing tone arm. The TA 2000 is available in 3 lengths 9 inch, 10 inch and 12 inch.
THE CABLE
when you consider that the signals of a
pickup are very small you can well imagine, any interruption and each solder joint makes the signal worse. So we
THE BEARING
For the horizontal and vertical bearings only
have gone for the cabling of the TA-2000, to a Teflon insula-
use precision miniature bearings from the German manufactu-
ted 6N copper cable which is continuously from the cart-
rer SKF. They are very expensive but manufactured to highest
ridge pins to the RCA plug. Without any interruption - in one
quality level. They are carefully selected. The precision bearings
piece. For customers who like to try different cables the TA-
are ultra-precisely adjusted during the production process. The
2000 is also available with 5 pin connector in the arm shaft.
bearings are added with minimal pre pressure for zero backlash to achieve a minimum friction and maximum stability.
AZIMUTH
To set up a pickup perfect it is required to com-
pensate the possible misalignments of the diamonds and he-
THE ARMTUBE
When it comes to arm tubes - 2 mutually
rewith do a proper adjustment of the angle. Many tone arms
exclusive conditions need to be combined. Maximum stiffness
do not have this possibility. At the TA-2000 it can be done very
and low resonance achieved by internal damping. Very stiff ma-
comfortable and the solution is also very rigid and solid so we do
terials are hard and therefore very susceptible to resonances.
not lose sound quality. At the end of Armtube shortly before the
On the other side Low-resonance materials are not stiff enough.
Bearing there is a adjustment option. For this you simply open
The solution is a Dual carbon tube. The two pipes are joined
2 small screws and then the arm tube can be turned for ± 5
by connecting elements. This creates a very rigid tube but still
degrees so the angle can be adjusted perfect for each cartridge.
having a high damping and resonance poverty and it is also
If these screws are again tightened the arm tube sits stiff and
very light weight.
perfectly adjusted.
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TA-2000 12 inch
TECHNICAL DATA Length
9 inch
10 inch
12 inch
4 g - 16.0 g
16.0 4 g - 16 6.0 g
4 g - 16.0 g
Zero Point inner DIA
61.0mm
61.0m mm 61.0mm
61.0mm
Zero Point outer DIA
121.0mm
121.0m mm 121.0mm
121.0mm
Singal Cable
Cartridge balance range
15 1.50m 5N
1.50m 5N
1.50m 5N
Overhang
15
16,2
12,56
Total length
252
270,2
330,66
Effective length
237
254
318,1
pivot to stylus)
222 mm
237,8 mm
295,6 mm
Tilt Angle
Distance (Distance from
22.00 °
21,60 °
17,30 °
Effective mass
9,6 gr
10,0 gr
12,6 gr
Total weight
546 gr
556 gr
560 gr
Rega / SME Re compatibility co
Rega / SME compatibility
Rega / SME compatibility
Tonarm mounting
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TONEARM perfect guided instruments
TA-1000
THE CABLE
when you consider that the signals of a
pickup are very small you can well imagine, any interruption and each solder joint makes the signal worse. So we have gone for the cabling of the TA 1000, to a Teflon insulated 6N copper cable which is continuously from the cartridge pins to the RCA plug. Without any interruption - in one
Since our start in 1996 we have received enquiries about to-
piece. For customers who like to try different cables the TA
nearms for use with our Acoustic Signature turntables. We
1000 is also available with 5 pin connector in the arm shaft.
have had to recommend the finest arms from other manufacturers. After almost 20 years in which we have exclusively
AZIMUTH
manufactured turntables we now added a new division. Since
pensate the possible misalignments of the diamonds and he-
October 2014, we produce our own tone arms. Fine mechanic
rewith do a proper adjustment of the angle. Many tone arms
instruments produced to highest standards exclusive made
do not have this possibility. At the TA 1000 it can be done very
in Germany. Why tone arms? In recent years, the number of
comfortable and the solution is also very rigid and solid so we do
providers of affordable tone arms declined steadily and exis-
not lose sound quality. At the end of Armtube shortly before the
ting arms were regularly getting more expensive. The result
Bearing there is a adjustment option. For this you simply open
is the TA 1000. A precisely manufactured prtecision-bearing
3 small screws and then the arm tube can be swivel for ± 5
tone arm. The TA 1000 is available in 3 lengths 9 inch, 10 inch
degrees so the angle can be adjusted perfect for each cartridge.
and 12 inch.
If these screws are again tightened the arm tube sits stiff and
To set up a pickup perfect it is required to com-
perfectly adjusted.
THE BEARING
For the horizontal and vertical bearings only
use precision miniature bearings from the German manufacturer SKF. They are very expensive but manufactured to highest quality level. They are carefully selected. The precision bearings are ultra-precisely adjusted during the production process. The bearings are added with minimal pre pressure for zero backlash to achieve a minimum friction and maximum stability.
THE ARMTUBE
When it comes to arm tubes - 2 mutually
exclusive conditions need to be combined. Maximum stiffness and low resonance achieved by internal damping. Very stiff materials are hard and therefore very susceptible to resonances. On the other side Low-resonance materials are not stiff enough. The solution is a Dual carbon tube. The two pipes are joined by connecting elements. This creates a very rigid tube but still having a high damping and resonance poverty and it is also very light weight.
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End to End direct wire. From cartridge pin to RCA Plug. High End 6N Copper cable, Teflon insulated. 5 Pin Plug version also available.
TA-1000 12 inch High Precision Azimuth - Adjustment
Preloaded precision Bearings
cartridge adjustment with only one screw
Azimuth fine adjustment Dual Carbon armtube Tube in Tube, ultra rigid, High internal damping.
TECHNICAL DATA Length
9 inch
10 inch
12 inch
4 g - 22.0 g
4 g - 22.0 g
4 g - 22.0 g
Zero Point inner DIA
61.0mm
61.0mm
61.0mm
Zero Point outer DIA
121.0mm
121.0mm
121.0mm
Singal Cable
Cartridge balance range
1.50 m 6N
1.50 m 6N
1.50 m 6N
Overhang
15
16,2
12,56
Total length
252
270,2
330,66
Effective length
237
254
318,1
pivot to stylus)
222 mm
237,8 mm
295,6 mm
Tilt Angle
22.00 °
21,60 °
17,30 °
Total weight
895 gr
910 gr
950 gr
Rega compatibility
Rega compatibility
Rega compatibility
soft sliding arm-lift
Distance (Distance from
Tonarm mounting
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TONEARM
TA-700 A-700
new magic TA-700 is our new entry into the world of Acoustic-Signature arms. All the experience we have is built into this new magic tonearm.
THE BEARING
We use only Bearings from a well known
VTA
The TA-700 comes with a easy to use height alignment
japanese Manufacturer for the TA-700. All bearings are closed
onstruction. By simply opening one screw the clamping mechaconstruction.
version to ensure no dirt or dust is affecting their lifetime.
ism opens and the arm can be moved up or down. Closing the nism crew locks the TA-700 at his position. The mechanism connects screw
THE ARMTUBE
When it comes to arm tubes - 2 mutually
exclusive conditions need to be combined. Maximum stiffness and low resonance achieved by internal damping. Very stiff materials are hard and therefore very susceptible to resonances. On the other side Low-resonance materials are not stiff enough. The solution at the TA-700 is a pressed Alu bar. This bar is very rigid because of the high pressure applied during manufacturing. Then we drill a hole into it and add the outside contur. This creates a very rigid tube but still having a high damping and resonance poverty and it comes with reasonable low weight.
THE CABLE
When you consider that the signals of a pickup
are very small you can well imagine, any mistake in selecting cables makes the signal worse. So we have gone for the cabling of the TA 700, to a Audioquest cable direct connected to the RCA connectors. For customers who like to try different external cables the TA 700 is also available with 5 pin connector in the arm shaft.
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with nearly 360 degrees to the arm shaft - so no micro movements are possible.
TA-700 9 inch
TECHNICAL DATA Length Cartridge balance range
9 inch 4 g - 16.0 g
Zero Point inner DIA
61.0mm 61.0mm
Zero Point outer DIA
121.0mm 1211.0mm
Singal Cable
Cooper Co ooper
Overhang
15
Total length
252 2
Effective length
237 2
Distance (Distance from pivot to stylus)
222 222 mm
Tilt Angle
22.00 222.00 °
Effective mass
100,2 gr 10,2
Total weight
680 6880 gr
Tonarm mounting
Rega / SME compatibility
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TONEARM
TA-500
the Entry level After almost 20 years in which we have exclusively manu-
THE CABLE
factured turntables we now added a new division. Since Oc-
are very small you can well imagine, any interruption and each
tober 2014, we produce our own tone arms. Fine mechanic
solder joint makes the signal worse. So we have gone for the
instruments produced to highest standards exclusive made
cabling of the TA-500, to a 6N copper cable which is continuously
in Germany. Why tone arms?
from the cartridge pins to the RCA plug. Without any interruption
In recent years, the number of providers of affordable tone
- in one piece. For customers who like to try different cables the
arms declined steadily and existing arms were regularly get-
TA-500 is also available with 5 pin connector in the arm shaft.
when you consider that the signals of a pickup
ting more expensive. So there was a good reason to develop a Entry level tonearm. The result is the TA-500. A precise-
AZIMUTH
ly manufactured precision-bearing tone arm. The TA-500 is
at the TA-500
available in 9 inch.
THE BEARING
For the horizontal and vertical bearings only
use precision miniature bearings from the German manufacturer SKF. They are very expensive but manufactured to highest quality level. They are carefully selected. The precision bearings are ultra-precisely adjusted during the production process. The bearings are added with minimal pre pressure for zero backlash to achieve a minimum friction and maximum stability.
THE ARMTUBE
When it comes to arm tubes - 2 mutually
exclusive conditions need to be combined. Maximum stiffness and low resonance achieved by internal damping. Very stiff materials are hard and therefore very susceptible to resonances. On the other side Low-resonance materials are not stiff enough. The solution is a Dual carbon tube. The two pipes are joined by connecting elements. This creates a very rigid tube but still having a high damping and resonance poverty and it is also very light weight.
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There is no Azimut adjustment possible
TA-500 9 inch
TECHNICAL DATA Length Cartridge balance range
9 inch 4 g - 16.0 g
Zero Point inner DIA
61.0mm
Zero Point outer DIA
121.0mm
Singal Cable
Cooper
Overhang
15
Total length
252
Effective length
237
Distance (Distance from pivot to stylus)
222 mm
Tilt Angle
22.00 °
Effective mass
10,2 gr
Total weight
585 gr
Tonarm mounting
Rega / SME compatibility
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TANGO
ULTIMATE
LOAD
a real sound enhancer
for Rega Tonearms
Great sounding Phono Preamp for MM and MC with up to 68dB
CNC turned record weight. Available in 3 colors: Silver or black
Gain
anodized or high gloss non anodized
GRIP
Weight 280gr.
VTA
Mk3
the perfect Contact
for Rega Tonearms
Easy to use record clamp. Available in 3 colors: Silver or black
Perfect accessory to adjust the height of Rega tonearms without
anodized or high gloss non anodized
removing them Adjustment possible from 0.5 up to 3.5mm for
Weight: 315 gr.
set 1 and up to 6.5mm with Set 2. sible in steps of 0.5mm Adjustment poss possible
Spares for Rega Tonearms
Our bubble level
Our out of center weight lowers the center of gravity
Dual axis bubble level. Easy and precise leveling for turntables
Can be used on thee regular rega arms. Wei Weight 100gr.
in one step.
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it tracks the groove, causing vibration in the whole Vinyl record.
SILENCER
This leads to ‘micro’ miss-tracking of the cartridge, when picked up by the needle alongside the actual signal you want from the track, with a very small time delay between the two. The Silencers in the platter absorb some of this unwanted vibration
Since we invented the ‘Silencer Platter’ in 2000 we have con-
and improve the sound reproduction dramatically.
tinuously improved the performance results and have now
The second source of vibration is air waves hitting the platter
achieved platter damping that is unbeaten by any other pro-
and turntable body from your loudspeakers whilst you’re liste-
duct. The gold plated Silencers are of course visually attrac-
ning to music. Your cartridge/stylus doesn´t care where move-
tive and make the Acoustic Signature turntables even more
ment comes from, be it the grooves or other vibrations. Your
desirable than without them but good looks
cartridge simply produces an electrical sig-
was not the reason to implement them into
nal when vibrating and all vibrations coming
our products.
through the turntable will result in unwanted
The Silencers absorb and reduce vibrations
signals, resulting in a loss of detail resolution
whilst the vinyl disk is playing and you are lis-
and imaging from your precious vinyl records.
tening. So, where do the vibrations come from,
The Silencers absorb these unwanted vibra-
that we so wish to remove from the platter?
tions, leading to a huge improvement in sound
There are several sources. First, the cartridge
fidelity, improving your listening experience.
needle itself, playing a record causes vibrations and resonance in the vinyl, due to the
To give you an idea how much the Silencers
movement of the needle tracking the record
will improve the listening experience, we have
groove. It’s easy to check by simply turning
conducted tests in an independent laboratory
the volume down on your amplifier, you can still listen to the
on two identical platters, one with and one without eight si-
music directly from the needle/vinyl with your ear close to it.
lencers fitted. The results are dramatic.
The needle is actually putting vibration back into the record as
Here you see the ringing of an Aluminium Platter. A peak at about 2.2kHz and multiples up to 15KHz. The peaks are more than 80 dB louder than a damped platter!
Here you see the result with 8 Silencers in the same Aluminium Platter, Virtually all resonances and peaks are removed. The Silencers dampen the resonances more than 80 dB.
Here we show the resonance decay over time; the ‘ringing’ of an un-damped aluminium platter. The resonance decays over more than 200ms and During that time they influence your Sound.
Here you see that with 8 Silencers in the platter, resonance decay takes less than 20ms, just 1/10th the time of an undamped platter; and proves that with Silencers the platter vibration has very little influence on the cartridge signal.
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