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INVICTUS -Best turntable
of the World
The Absolute Sound review:
http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/acoustic-signature-invictus-turntable-and-ta-5000-tonearm/
It is a singular experience to acquire an Invictus. Visionary art of
engineering meets progressive technology. Only the finest materials are used
in crafting it by hand. Invictus captivates users with a unique combination
of opulence, finesse, dynamic and quality.
A product with a personal touch. Discover something that is so unbelievable
at first glance: exceptional, rare, and truly individual. The Invictus is
your turntable.
The Invictus turntable has been in development for three years. It is the
result of intensive research and development by the manufacturers at
Acoustic Signature.
This incomparable
turntable has been assembled with a total of 479 individual,
hand-constructed parts. Up to four tone arms can be added in its
construction; the Invictus can be fitted with approximately every tone arm
thereby enabling a never before existent flexibility and at the same time
fulfilling the highest demands in musicality, rendition and aesthetics.
The base for the Invictus consists of an elaborately shaped lower section
optimized in terms of stiffness and low vibration according to the latest
knowledge in mechanics and application of finite element methods. A
perfectly shaped cover panel is placed over this with the actual Invictus
chassis resting on top of it.
The Turntable
itself is a three dimensional work of art that is capable of perfectly
supporting up to four tone arms simultaneously. Soft contours, sloping and
round surfaces are arranged here in a never before existent artistic
synthesis. Even so, the shape is successful for the function and is not an
end in itself.
The 3-tiered aluminum and brass sandwich platter is likewise completely new.
It is manufactured to fit precisely in combination with a high damping work.
With their vibration absorption, the 54 silencer inserts provide for the
last grain of fine tuning – the result: a perfect platter. High damping with
high rotation energy. Soundwise, it is very progressive.
Our Tidorfolon bearing allows anyone with an eye for the extraordinary to
instantly recognize how this hand-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.
Drive System
The drive system is a very important component for a superior turntable. We
have started completely afresh here. The development was influenced by our
20 years of experience. The result is a silencer platter positioned above a
cone-shaped sub-platter propelled by a 6-motor drive system. The 6 motors
create enormous power for speedy running of the platter. The round assembly
surrounding the bearing prevents any pull so that it can be perfectly
centered.
We have performed very extensive developmental work for the “silent run”
technology in the digital motor controller. In the end, the result
compensated for all the hard work. Digital electronics constantly measure
the motors and adjust all motors for minimal vibration and the greatest
smooth running. Fully automatic and always exact. The result is a drive
motor system which you can touch without sensing if the motor is running or
not. Satisfactory enough to find its use in Invictus.
The result
The sum of new developments in connection with 20 years of experience in
turntable construction has produced a turntable in Invictus which we
consider a statement in turntable construction. The Invictus is worthy of
comparison to considerably more expensive products. Every single one of my
15 co-workers has brought their best to Invictus.
We had a lot of fun and amazing experiences in listening during our
developmental phase, and with personalized installation we would like to
ensure that your Invictus plays perfectly in your own rooms.
Sincerely,
Gunther Frohnhöfer
President Acoustic-Signature
Technical data
| Construction
details |
Aluminum, brass Sandwich |
| Speed change |
33 and
45 rpm, 78 as option |
| Motor drive |
6
motor drive DSP controller |
| Bearing |
TIDORFOLON Bearing |
| Platter |
Sandwich Silencer platter 345 mm |
| Weight |
Turntable 143 kg
Stand 168 kg
311 kg total |
| Dimensions (W/D/H
in mm) |
approx. 800 x 730
x 1210 with stand
approx. 800 x 730 x 350 turntable only |
| Color |
Aluminum |
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Manufacturers guarantee
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10 Years |
Read about the Ascona. Jonathan Valin Executive Editor of Absolute Sounds
writes about his Experience with the Ascona.
Welcome to the superb Ascona.
We set out to design a new milestone in turntable performance, an ‘ultimate’
high mass turntable, but still elegant and stylish. The Ascona has been
designed using our considerable in-house design knowledge and development
expertise built up over 15 years. The Ascona story starts with the platter
on which the record sits – because we know that the perfect turntable
requires a resonance free platter rotating perfectly, with great stability.
A very high mass platter is the answer, but needs designing carefully to
achieve the desired result, high mass on its own is not enough. Then there
is the motor to perfectly rotate the platter and the ‘arm board’ to
perfectly hold the arm – all needed radical re-thinking to achieve our goal
– the best sounding turntable we have ever produced, the best turntable ever
perhaps? Here are the technical features that make the Ascona so good:
• The record platter (Silencer-Platter3) design brief was clear: Elimination
of vibration due to impacting airborne vibration and elimination of bearing
noise - to remove resonance at all frequencies, especially in the range
400-6000Hz; and to increase of the rotating mass of the platter to aid
stability.
This desired performance brief has been achieved in the following way: A
50mm thick solid aluminium turntable platter is made from a very soft alloy
to optimize its periodic resonance and a resonance-reducing material is also
applied to the bottom face. Solid brass ‘Silencer’ inserts are used to
eliminate resonance. Ascona employs 30 small Silencer’s on the very outer
diameter of the platter; we needed to increase the platter diameter to
nearly 350mm to achieve this. A further 24 larger Silencers are used within
the body of the platter. The manufacturing process for the precision of the
holes to accept the silencers was once more refined. The holes are drilled
and “line-bored” with a clearance of less than 0.01mm to achieve a perfect
fit. The Silencers become an integral part of the turntable - highly
absorbing of all vibration energy, the platter remains inert and resonance
free. To ensure perfect platter balance, the holes are absolutely true about
the centre of the turntable.
•The platter bearing is the heart of every turntable. Through fundamental
research and development, we have invented a bearing with the ideal
performance characteristics of exact fit, extremely low noise, very low
friction and long term stability. The platter bearing component is
manufactured from special hardened and polished steel, with an extremely
hard tungsten carbide ball at its base. The bearing housing uses perfectly
matched and ‘aged’ sinter bronze inserts which are self-lubricating; and
therefore maintenance free. At the base of the bearing, we use our specially
developed ‘high-tech’ material TIDORFOLON.
•The bearing chassis is milled out from a 70mm thick block of aluminium and
forms part of the integrated turntable ground-plate. Combined with the new
platter the Ascona has a weight of 80kg.
We grind the surfaces by hand, a lengthy but essential process to achieve
visual perfection.
•The external platter drive motor has 3 motors built into one housing. They
drive a subplatter on which the Flywheel is placed. So we have much more
power and stability than normal. Also the motor is run by its own electronic
controller (AlphaDIG), a design we developed for the Ascona, where fully
digital output stages and quartz locked technology, produce a perfect sine
wave at 24VAC to run the motor, resulting in a perfectly steady and constant
platter rotation. It is totally impervious to the negative effects of mains
voltage fluctuations, and household appliances that produce ‘noisy’ mains
that can have a very great detrimental effect on AC motors, and therefore
the turntable performance and the sound you hear.
•The tone arm mounting plates are the most rigid versions we ever designed.
They are adjustable to suit tone arms with lengths from 9 to 12 inches. The
mounting of any desired tone arm make is possible, and two tone arm mounting
plates can be fitted on the Ascona.
• Three adjustable feet for simple macro and micro adjustments to level the
turntable.
As you can see, we have done everything to develop a potentially perfect
product. The high mass, low resonance platter (with its inertia) is an
integral part of the turntable concept. Very low bearing friction and noise
and perfect motor drive control guarantee perfect synchronization and the
best sound. Highest precision manufacturing in Germany guarantees
reliability of this turntable. To make sure that every ASCONA is exactly the
same we produce nearly every part on high precision computer controlled
machines in-house.
Technical Data:
Total weight ca. 78 kg
Dimension: BxW 550mmx470mm
The NOVUM is a fully new
design...
IA fully new design
The NOVUM is a fully new design. A lot of new ideas never been done before
here at our factory. We left no stone unturned to create a stunning looking
table with enormous sound quality.
NOVUM is manufactured with our new revolutionary ‘24 Silencer Platter’
design, one of the most significant improvements in our turntable designs.
He is driven by 3 integrated invisible motors driving a heavy sub platter.
The NOVUM is designed and built for exceptional music reproduction,
outperforming turntables costing much more. The fully digital motor control
is situated in an external housing to generate perfect signals for the
motor´s and to avoid any influence to the cartridge.
The turntable base has been designed for optimum stability; the large
footprint of the table NOVUM is engineered to provide exceptional sound, but
its form is also attractively contemporary.
The Design
More ways to amaze. The new NOVUM is a consequent developed new design. It's
all combined with the award-winning performance, elegance, convenience and
comfort that have made the mass turntable Series so successful. Get ready to
experience of the NOVUM Series - now perfectly suited to your own unique
style. Perfect surface quality combined with the latest technology and
flexibility.
The NOVUM includes the 24 Silencer Platter and the latest version of the
digital motor electronic elegantly placed beside the Chassis. The tone arm
mounting plates are adjustable. The mounting of any desired tone arm is
possible, with a maximum of 2 tone arm mounting plates on one turntable.
Three adjustable feet for simple macro and micro adjustments to level the
turntable.
Drive System
At the new NOVUM we combine a massive Aluminum plinth of 70mm with a 50mm
massive Aluminum platter. This is a perfect fit for the Tidorfolon bearing
holding the platter and the exchangeable arm boards.
A new fully digital motor Electronic provides perfect speed stability and
easy operation is integrated into a external housing.
The carefully made Aluminum platter with his 24 Silencers is another part
which makes the sound of a NOVUM so outstanding for his price class.
The Platter
A 50mm solid turntable platter made of aluminum with 24 Silencer inserts.
The platter is made of a very soft alloy to optimize its periodic resonance,
and is coated on the rear side with resonance-reducing material. For the
Silencer- Platter the development target was clearly defined: Elimination of
vibration due to impacting airborne sound. Elimination of bearing noise,
increase of the gyrating mass. Serious elimination of all frequencies,
especially in the range 400-6000Hz. This was achieved by drilling 24 holes
into the turntable. The manufacturing process for the precision of these
holes was once more refined. The holes are drilled and afterwards separately
“line-bored”.
This allows a clearance of less than 1/100mm. Perfect conditions for the
force-fitting of the 24 silencer modules. The “silencers" are now an
integral part of the turntable - but highly absorbing. Existing vibration
energy is quickly reduced and the Platter is immediately steadied.
To avoid unbalances through the additional holes these are manufactured in
the same setting as the outer contour. In this way the holes are absolutely
true to the centre of the turntable. As you can see, we have done everything
to develop a potentially perfect product. This new platter is placed on a
sub-platter which is connected with the motor belt.
The Motor
We at Acoustic Signature believe that a motor system for a turntable should
have enough energy to speed up the platter but not influence him during
rotation. We reach that aim by using a European made Synchronous motor with
our own State of the Art motor control. The internal 3 drive motors of the
turntable are supplied by their own electronic controller. It is a brand new
design where fully digital output stages and quartz locked technology is
used.
It is impervious to the negative effects of mains voltage fluctuations and
household appliances that produce ‘noisy’ mains that can have a very great
detrimental effect on AC motors and therefore the turntable performance and
ultimately the sound.
And a quartz precision DSP then produces a perfect sine wave at 24VAC to run
the motor, resulting in a perfectly steady and constant platter rotation.
The AlphaDIG control is the perfect design solution. This engine system is
absolute stable in his rotation speed and in combination with the digital
control easy to use and reliable. The motor of the Thunder is on the left
back side of the turntable close to the Chassis.
As he has no contact with the Chassis there can´t be any vibration
transferred to the turntable. The NOVUM is equipped with 3 motors. They
drive a sub platter which is placed below the 24 Silencer platter. So the
complete drive system is not visible during normal operation.
The Bearing
The bearing is the heart of every turntable. Through fundamental research
and development, we have invented a bearing with the ideal performance
characteristics of exact fit, extremely low noise, very low friction and
long term stability. The platter bearing component is manufactured from
special hardened and polished steel, with an extremely hard tungsten carbide
ball at its base.
The bearing housing uses perfectly matched and ‘aged’ sinter bronze inserts
which are self-lubricating; and therefore maintenance free. At the base of
the bearing, we use our specially developed ‘high-tech’ material TIDORFOLON.
Our bearing runs dry - without oil.. Here we have ultra-tight tolerances and
our Tidorfolon bearing is lifetime maintenance free. We trust in this
Bearing so it´s covered with a 10 year product warranty.
Technical data
| Construction
details |
Aluminum, brass Sandwich |
| Speed change |
33 and
45 rpm, 78 as option |
| Motor drive |
3
Synchronic motor, electronically regulated, Power-decoupled,
adjustable motor drive DSP controller |
| Bearing |
TIDORFOLON Bearing |
| Platter |
High precision plate made of aluminum, 5 cm thick, 15 kg with 24
Silencer modules double isolated. |
| Weight |
Turntable 143 kg
Stand 168 kg
311 kg total |
| Dimensions (W/D/H
in mm) |
480 mm depth, 670
mm width
ca. 36 kg depending on extras odered |
| Color |
Aluminum |
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Manufacturers guarantee
|
10 Years |
HiFi News UK: Beautifully designed and
exquisitely engineered, this no compromise deck is simple to use and should
provide a lifetime of hassle-free performance. If you’re in the market for a
top-class vinyl spinner that requires minimum fettling then the Thunder
could be the answer. It’s massy built and state of the art electronics
combine to give a sound that’s expansive, rich with detail and effortlessly
involving.
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Thunder is the first turntable we have manufactured with our new
revolutionary ‘Silencer Platter 3’ design, one of the most significant
improvements in our turntable designs. The Thunder is designed and built for
exceptional music reproduction, outperforming turntables costing much more.
A 70mm solid aluminium chassis forms the base of the turntable, on which up
to three arm attachments can be fitted for either 9” or 12” tone-arms of any
make. The 50mm thick platter is driven by its remotely sited motor and
AlphaDIG electronic control offers a perfect supply to the motor. The
turntable base has been designed for optimum stability; the large footprint
of the table generates more stability, to increase the weight concentration
at the base of the turntable. The Thunder is engineered to provide
exceptional sound, but its form is also attractively contemporary.
•A 50mm solid turntable platter made of aluminum with Silencer inserts. The
platter is made of a very soft alloy to optimize its periodic resonance, and
is coated on the rear side with resonance-reducing material. For the
Silencer- Platter3 the development target was clearly defined: Elimination
of vibration due to impacting airborne sound. Elimination of bearing noise,
increase of the gyrating mass. Serious elimination of all frequencies,
especially in the range 400-6000Hz. This was achieved by drilling 24 holes
into the turntable. The manufacturing process for the precision of these
holes was once more refined. The holes are drilled and afterwards separately
“line-bored”. This allows a clearance of less than 1/100mm. Perfect
conditions for the force-fitting of the 24 silencer modules. The “silencers"
are now an integral part of the turntable - but highly absorbing. Existing
vibration energy is quickly reduced and the Platter is immediately steadied.
To avoid unbalances through the additional holes these are manufactured in
the same setting as the outer contour. In this way the holes are absolutely
true to the centre of the turntable. As you can see, we have done everything
to develop a potentially perfect product.
•The bearing is the heart of every turntable. Through fundamental research
and development, we have invented a bearing with the ideal performance
characteristics of exact fit, extremely low noise, very low friction and
long term stability. The platter bearing component is manufactured from
special hardened and polished steel, with an extremely hard tungsten carbide
ball at its base. The bearing housing uses perfectly matched and ‘aged’
sinter bronze inserts which are self-lubricating; and therefore maintenance
free. At the base of the bearing, we use our specially developed ‘high-tech’
material TIDORFOLON. Our bearing runs dry - without oil.
•The external drive motor of the turntable is run by its own electronic
controller, called the AlphaDIG. It is a brand new design where fully
digital output stages and a quartz locked technology is used. It is
impervious to the negative effects of mains voltage fluctuations and
household appliances that produce ‘noisy’ mains that can have a very great
detrimental effect on AC motors and therefore the turntable performance and
ultimately the sound. And a quartz precision DSP then produces a perfect
sine wave at 24VAC to run the motor, resulting in a perfectly steady and
constant platter rotation. The AlphaDIG control is the perfect design
solution.
•The tone arm mounting plates are adjustable. The mounting of any desired
tone arm is possible, with a maximum of 3 tone arm mounting plates on one
turntable. • Three adjustable feet for simple macro and micro adjustments to
level the turntable.
• The high mass platter (with its inertia) is an integral part of the
turntable concept. Very low bearing friction, perfect motor drive control
and large platter inertia guarantee perfect synchronization and the best
sound. Highest precision manufacturing in Germany guarantees reliability of
this turntable. To make sure that every Thunder is exactly the same we
produce nearly every part on high precision computer controlled machines.
| Drive unit: |
Synchron motor, electronically regulated, Power-decoupled,
adjustable |
| Bearing: |
Highly precise roller burnished Tidorfolon bearing
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| 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 |
| Speed Range: |
33 1/3 RPM, 45 RPM |
| Power Suply: |
100 to 260V AC |
| Dimensions: |
440 mm depth,
440 mm width ca. 41-46 kg depending on extras odered |
Michael Fremer of Stereophile:June 2013
HiFi Wolrd review UK: This is a highly capable deck, which sits at the price
point comfortably…it is sonically pleasing.
There seems to be very little that is stormy about it, maybe it should have
been called “The sunshine” instead. It´s excellent value for the money and I
personally would be happy to live with its innate musical abilities, and
mellow sound. Speed stability measured a very low 0.043%. Extremely low
values making the turntable very speed stable. Excellent 5 Stars
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The new STORM Mk2 turntable weighs in at 28kg and provides all the
advantages that true high mass turntables can deliver. STORM Mk2 offers rock
solid and tuneful bass, a stable and focused midrange, clear and detailed
high frequency reproduction – producing a sound-stage that has both natural
delicate musicality and great authority. The new STORM Mk2 design replaces
one of our best selling turntables, improving on the design with wider feet
spacing offering greater stability; improved platter resonance damping and
heavier platter; quality design to improve sound quality, not for its own
sake - something Acoustic Signature is known for worldwide. Of course, STORM
MK2 also has very low mechanical noise courtesy of our unique Tidorfolon
bearing design, and an externally sited motor, run by our BetaDIG
regenerative power supply ensure perfect rotation of the new platter. We
think it looks pretty cool as well!
•A 50mm solid turntable platter made of aluminium, a very soft alloy to
optimize its periodic resonance. There are 8 Silencer inserts fitted in the
platter, to further reduce resonance and the bottom face is coated with
resonance-reducing material.
•The bearing is the heart of every turntable. Through fundamental research
and development, we have invented a bearing with the ideal performance
characteristics of exact fit, extremely low noise, very low friction and
long term stability. The platter bearing component is manufactured from
special hardened and polished steel, with an extremely hard tungsten carbide
ball at its base. The bearing housing uses perfectly matched and ‘aged’
sinter bronze inserts which are self-lubricating; and therefore maintenance
free. At the base of the bearing, we use our specially developed ‘high-tech’
material TIDORFOLON. Our bearing runs dry - without oil.
•The external drive motor of the turntable is run by its own electronic
controller, called the Beta DIG. The AC mains voltage is converted to DC
current and a integrated Controller generates the necessary sine wave for
the motor fully digital. The frequency is Quartz looked and because of the
digital design not heat is created. Frequency stability and power are
increased to the former analog Version.The Beta DIG is impervious to the
negative effects of mains voltage fluctuations and household appliances that
produce ‘noisy’ mains that can have a very great detrimental effect on AC
motors and therefore the turntable performance and ultimately the sound. The
Beta DIG control is the perfect design solution.
Facts:
•A 45mm solid aluminium chassis forms the base of the turntable, on which
all arm attachments are fitted.
• The tone arm mounting plates are adjustable. The mounting of any desired
tone arm is possible, with a maximum of 3 tone arm mounting plates for
either 9” or 12” on one turntable. • The three widely spaced adjustable feet
offer simple macro and micro adjustments to level the turntable. The high
mass platter (with its inertia) is an integral part of the turntable
concept. Very low bearing friction, perfect motor drive control and large
platter inertia guarantee perfect synchronization and the best sound.
Highest precision manufacturing in Germany guarantees reliability of this
turntable. To make sure that every STORM Mk2 is exactly the same we produce
nearly every part on high precision computer controlled machines.
| Drive unit: |
Synchron motor, electronically regulated, Power-decoupled,
adjustable |
| Bearing: |
Highly precise roller burnished Tidorfolon bearing |
| 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.
Resonance absorbing coating to bottom face |
| Speed Range: |
Synchronous
motor, electronically regulated, Power-decoupled through a S-Alpha
supply, switch for speed adjustment |
| Power Supply: |
230 or 115 V depending of your country, Alpha-S motor electronic
|
| Dimensions |
440 mm depth, 440 mm width
ca. 31-35 kg depending on extras ordered |
We at Acoustic Signature built excellent turntables real mechanical
masterpieces. But still they are record player for every day. How does that
work? we see good design, excellent sound and usability not as opposites but
as parts of a harmonious whole. Triple X .
With the Triple X we offer a wide variety of surface
option. 4 colors for the top plate and 2 for the plinth. Combined with 3
different platter otions. So there is a Triple X for everybody. For every
taste and requirement not anything - but just right.
9 inch, 10 inch and 12 inch tonearms? - no problem
Low vibration precise motor? - positioned in the left back side
Accurate quartz digital motor electronic ? built-in at no extra charge
Sandwich construction made of steel, MDF and damping components - Built-at
50 kg total weight!
100% Made in Germany
| Antrieb: |
1 Synchronmotor,
elektronisch geregelt, netzentkoppelt, einstellbar, Beta DIG
Motorelektronik |
| Lager: |
Hochpräzises
rolliertes TIDORFOLON Lager in Einzelanfertigung |
| Chassis: |
Sandwich
Massechassis mit 3 höhenverstellbaren Füßen. Sandwich aus Stahl, MDF
und Dämpfungsmaterial |
| Teller: |
Hochpräzisionsteller aus Aluminium, 5 cm stark, Silencer optional |
| Drehzahlbereich: |
33 1/3 UPM, 45
UPM mit Regelelektronik |
| Stromversorgung: |
96-260V AC |
| Maße: |
ca. 49-51 kg je
nach Ausstattung |
The Challenger turntable weighs in at 23kg, to
offer you our statement entry level high mass turntable. With this
Challenger design, we bring together one of the most sophisticated external
drive and power supply drive
 systems,
with a massive high mass 50mm thick platter, supported by a solid 40mm thick
chassis. The Challenger is incredibly simple to set up, very versatile and
sonically its performance is outstanding, making many other brand turntables
costing up to three times the price sound poor in comparison. The Challenger
design offers a remarkable and consistent performance at a highly
competitive price, and has real visual appeal.
•A 50mm solid turntable platter made of aluminum. The platter is made of a
very soft alloy to optimize its periodic resonance, and is coated on the
rear side with resonance-reducing material. • The bearing is the heart of
every turntable. Through fundamental research and development, we have
invented a bearing with the ideal performance characteristics of exact fit,
extremely low noise, very low friction and long term stability.
•The bearing is the heart of every turntable. Through fundamental research
and development, we have invented a bearing with the ideal performance
characteristics of exact fit, extremely low noise, very low friction and
long term stability. The platter bearing component is manufactured from
special hardened and polished steel, with an extremely hard tungsten carbide
ball at its base. The bearing housing uses perfectly matched and ‘aged’
sinter bronze inserts which are self-lubricating; and therefore maintenance
free. At the base of the bearing, we use our specially developed ‘high-tech’
material TIDORFOLON. Our bearing runs dry - without oil.
•The external drive motor of the turntable is run by its own electronic
controller, called the BetaDIG. Like his big brother the AlphaDIG it
converts the AC mains voltage to DC current and a precision Microprocessor
then produces a perfect sine wave at 12VAC to run the motor, resulting in a
perfectly steady and constant platter rotation. The BetaDIG is impervious to
the negative effects of mains voltage fluctuations and household appliances
that produce ‘noisy’ mains that can have a very great detrimental effect on
AC motors and therefore the turntable performance and ultimately the sound.
The BetaDIG control is the perfect design solution and can supply up to 3
motors.
•The tone arm mounting plates are adjustable. The mounting of any desired
tone arm is possible, with a maximum of 3 tone arm mounting plates on one
turntable
• Three adjustable feet for simple macro and micro adjustments to level the
turntable.
• The high mass platter (with its inertia) is an integral part of the
turntable concept. Very low bearing friction, perfect motor drive control
and large platter inertia guarantee perfect synchronization and the best
sound. Highest precision manufacturing in Germany guarantees reliability of
this turntable. To make sure that every Calypso is exactly the same we
produce nearly every part on high precision computer controlled machines.
Reviews
STEREOPLAY-Germany
At the first view the Acoustic-Signature Challenger you think about "ultra
solid". This stands also for the sound not only the look. He offers a
ultradeep fundament and it is clearly focused. His extraordinary sound, the
excellent craftmansship make it an real Stereoplay Highlight
HiFi World Great Britain
"...with the kind of impact you usually associated with 6000EUR US
superdecks
not 2500 EUR designs. ...as this deck had the best timing of the group,
propelling the music along with incredible energy and drive.
It proved fast, with excellent resolving capabilities, had outstanding
transient attack and a huge dynamic range. This was tempered with superb
control, sonically it offered virtuallyno overhang, and could go from a
subtle wisher to room shaking volume and back again with ease.
The Challenger is is set to make a lot of people reconsider their
expectations of a deck at this price point and offer simply phenomenal value
for the money".
| Drive: |
unit 1
Synchronius motor, electronically regulated fully mains decoupled
adjustable, BetaDIG Motor electronic, external power supply
|
| Bearing: |
high precision
TIDORFOLON Bearing rollerbushed and paired with axle |
| Chassis: |
vibration
damped Chassis, 3 height adjustable feets, soft alloy for low
resonance. MANFRED |
| Platter: |
high precison
platter made of aluminium, 5cm height. 9kg weight |
| Speed Range: |
33 1/3 RPM, 45
UPM with motor electronic |
| Power Supply: |
230 Volt or
115V |
| Dimension: |
440b x 180h x
350d mm, 21-25Kg weight-depending on extras |
The Manfred Mk2 turntable is manufactured
using a choice of sumptuous real wood veneers, something you would expect on
a high end speaker system rather than an entry level turntable, or painted
high gloss piano black or white. The solid wooden plinth carries the
substantial high mass turntable platter bearing housing and tone arm
mounting plate. The turntable motor unit is remotely sited, close to the
plinth, and is the same motor as is used in our high end turntables, powered
from our S-Alpha regenerative power supply unit.
•The turntable platter is solid machined aluminium, 34mm thick and weighing
6kg. The platter is made of a very soft alloy to optimize its periodic
resonance, and is coated on the rear side with resonance-reducing material.
Existing vibration energy is quickly reduced and the Platter is immediately
steadied. The design is optimised to ensure both air borne and operating
vibration energy is damped and, to present the best operating conditions for
your arm and cartridge and offer you the best sound from your vinyl
collection.
•The platter bearing is the heart of every turntable and Acoustic Signature
have invented a bearing with the ideal performance characteristics of exact
fit, extremely low noise, very low friction and long term stability. The
platter bearing component is manufactured from special hardened and polished
steel. The bearing housing uses perfectly matched sinter bronze inserts
which are self-lubricating; and therefore maintenance free. At the base of
the bearing, we use our specially developed ‘high-tech’ material TIDORFOLON.
All bearings in Acoustic Signature turntables are designed to run dry -
without oil.
•The remotely sited drive motor sits neatly within a special aperture in the
Manfred Mk2 plinth, an elegant and practical solution to ensure vibration
isolation in the plinth is minimised. The sophisticated electronic control
is provided by the ‘S’ Alpha electronic motor controller, a single motor
controller, similar to its ‘big brother’ Alpha controller, as used with more
expensive Acoustic Signature turntables. It converts the incoming AC mains
voltage to DC current and a precision oscillator then produces a perfect
sine wave at 12VAC to run the motor, resulting in a perfectly steady and
constant platter rotation. The motor power supply is impervious to the
negative effects of mains voltage fluctuations and household appliances that
produce ‘noisy’ mains that can have a very great detrimental effect on AC
motors and therefore the turntable performance and ultimately the sound.
•The Manfred Mk2 turntable can be specified and delivered with any
production Rega tone arm, like the RB 251 or RB 301; or supplied with a tone
arm mounting plate to suit any other 9 inch arm. These arm plates are
exchangeable if you decide to change your arm. The plinth has three
adjustable feet for simple macro and micro adjustments to level the
turntable. The Manfred MK2 is available in real wood maple and cherry, or
piano black or white high gloss paint finishes to special order. The Manfred
Mk2 uses design concepts incorporated throughout the Acoustic Signature
turntable range: such as a high mass platter design, very low bearing noise
and friction, perfect motor drive control, and highest precision German
design and engineering. This guarantees long term reliability and high
performance; it ensures that every Manfred MK2 is exactly the same, as we
produce nearly every part on our precision computer controlled machines.
The Manfred MK2 is available in maple, cherry or piano black or white.
And why is this turntable is named Manfred?
Acoustic Signature are honouring Manfred Frohnhöfer the owners Father, who
sadly died in February 2007. He was an inspiration and always helped the
company in every way, was always helpful in finding solutions to develop and
build the company and the products, and will never be forgotten.
| Drive: |
unit 1 Synchronius motor, electronically
regulated fully mains decoupled adjustable,small Alpha Motor
electronic, external power supply |
| Bearing: |
high precision TIDORFOLON Bearing
rollerbushed and paired with axle |
| Chassis: |
real wood verneer 38mm Chassis, 3 height
adjustable feets, external motor |
| Platter: |
high precison platter made of aluminium,
34mm height. 6kg weight |
| Speed: |
Range 33 1/3 RPM, 45 UPM with motor
electronic |
| Power Supply: |
230 Volt or 115V |
| Dimension: |
430b x 170h x 340d mm, 16kg |
The Barzetti turntable; combines the precision
of high mass turntable designs with fresh and attractive contemporary looks.
4 Star review in What-HiFi UK:
Barzetti deck can challenge the very best. Once properly sited the Acoustic
Signature works very well. It´s a confident-sounding player with a stable,
large-scale output. Detail levels are good, and the ability to stay composed
with music which is varied and compley is impressive. The Barzetti has wide
dynamic limits and the ability to deliver an expansive, well focused
soundstage. Take built finish and ease of use into account and it´s hard not
to be impressed by this turntable
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A stylish statement, with soft curved faces and
corners, making this highly engineered turntable a thing of true beauty and
built for high quality music reproduction – offering a very high level of
performance for a turntable in its price range. Using a newly designed 36mm
thick (6Kg) solid turntable platter made of aluminium. Machined with a
diamond cutting tool ensures the finish is beautiful and the platter
exceptionally well balanced for optimum performance. The bearing is the
heart of every turntable. Through fundamental research and development,
Acoustic Signature have invented a bearing with the ideal performance
characteristics of exact fit, extremely low noise, very low friction and
long term stability. The platter bearing component is manufactured from
special hardened and polished steel. The bearing housing uses perfectly
matched sinter bronze inserts which are self-lubricating; and therefore
maintenance free. At the base of the bearing, we use our specially developed
‘high-tech’ material TIDORFOLON, using our new TIDORFOLON 2 bearing design,
specially optimised for the Barzetti platter. All bearings in Acoustic
Signature turntables are designed to run dry - without oil.
The drive motor and its sophisticated electronic control are housed within
the turntable chassis. The ‘S’ Alpha electronic motor controller, developed
for the Barzetti from its ‘big brother’ Alpha controller, as used with more
expensive Acoustic Signature turntables. It converts the incoming AC mains
voltage to DC current and a precision oscillator then produces a perfect
sine wave at 12VAC to run the motor, resulting in a perfectly steady and
constant platter rotation. The motor power supply is impervious to the
negative effects of mains voltage fluctuations and household appliances that
produce ‘noisy’ mains that can have a very great detrimental effect on AC
motors and therefore the turntable performance and ultimately the sound. The
substantial one piece 50mm 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. The tone arm mounting design allows simple infinite height
adjustment, making perfect horizontal arm align-ment possible for the Rega
arm supplied, doing away with the usual Rega arm spacers. There are
alternative arm base plates available for all 9” tone arms. Three adjustable
feet enable simple macro and micro adjustments to perfectly level the
turntable.
The chassis is finished with a 10-layered high gloss piano lacquer – the
highest quality paint finish on the market with a perfect mirror-like
surface in black or white.
The Barzetti has evolved out of and uses design concepts incorporated
throughout the Acoustic Signature turntable range: High mass platter design,
very low bearing noise and friction, perfect motor drive control, and
highest precision German design and engineering. This guarantees long term
reliability and high performance from a fully integrated and easy to use
turntable. Our newest stroke of genius!
| DRIVE-System: |
1 Synchronmotor,
elektronic controlled |
| Bearing: |
High Precision
TIDORFOLON Bearing II |
| Chassis: |
50mm Chassis ,
height adjustable feets |
| Platter: |
Aluminium
platter 35mm 6kg |
| Speed-Range: |
33 1/3 UPM, 45
UPM switchable |
| Voltage: |
230 Volt or 110
V |
| Dimensions: |
340 mm depth,
430 mm width Weight is 14kg depending on extras |
Any Question?
If you have any questions feel free to ask
Design - Wow!
Sound - Wow!
Production Quality - Wow!
Made in Germany - Wow!
Price - Wow!
WOW our newest turntable to the family of our German
precision-engineered turntables. Music really does matter for us also at our
entry level handcrafted vinyl-spinner made in Germany. The same proprietary
‘Tidorfolon’ Bearing design as used in all Acoustic Signature turntables, a
with10-year warranty. Stunning Design with touch sensor operation so no
button is on the clear designed surface. Brandnew fully digital motor
Electronic witha 20Mhz Micro Processor results in perfect speed stability.
4.5kg heavy duty Aluminium platter. Tonarm included.
Finish, black high gloss plinth, Acrylic Black or White Top Cover
WOW….Less than $2000 with Rega 202 tone arm.
| Antrieb: |
1 Synchronmotor, elektronisch geregelt,
netzentkoppelt, einstellbar, smallALPHA Netzteil |
| Bearing: |
High Precision Tidorfolon II Bearing |
| Chassis: |
24mm Plinth, Black high Gloss, Top Cover
available in white or black Acrylic |
| Platter: |
Aluminium Platter 24mm, 4.3kg weight
|
| Speed Range: |
33 1/3 UPM, 45 UPM with BetaDIG Motor
Electronic |
| Power supply: |
115V or 230 Volt |
| Dimensions: |
340x430x119mm DxWxH |
Any Question?
If you have any questions feel free to ask. By email, Fax or phone
15 years of experience in designing turntables
- Made in Germany
since 15 years Acoustic Signature is developing and producing turntables and
sell them to music lovers all over the world.
Special to this Anniversary we decisded to develop a entry level turntable
to make it easier to own a turntable of Acoustic Signature.
Exclusivity does not depend on the price!
The ECCO! turntable is manufactured using a soft grinded paint finish,
something you would expect on a high end speaker system rather than an entry
level turntable. The solid wooden MDF plinth carries the substantial high
mass turntable platter bearing housing and tone arm mounting plate. The
turntable motor unit is remotely sited, close to the plinth, and is the same
motor as is used in our high end turntables, powered from our S-Alpha
regenerative power supply unit.
•The turntable platter is solid machined aluminium, 24mm thick and weighing
4.3kg. The platter is made of a very soft alloy to optimize its periodic
resonance, and is coated on the rear side with resonance-reducing material.
Existing vibration energy is quickly reduced and the Platter is immediately
steadied. The design is optimised to ensure both air borne and operating
vibration energy is damped and, to present the best operating conditions for
your arm and cartridge and offer you the best sound from your vinyl
collection.
•The platter bearing is the heart of every turntable and Acoustic Signature
have invented a bearing with the ideal performance characteristics of exact
fit, extremely low noise, very low friction and long term stability. The
platter bearing component is manufactured from special hardened and polished
steel. The bearing housing uses perfectly matched sinter bronze inserts
which are self-lubricating; and therefore maintenance free. At the base of
the bearing, we use our specially developed ‘high-tech’ material TIDORFOLON.
All bearings in Acoustic Signature turntables are designed to run dry -
without oil.
•The ECCO! turntable can be specified and delivered with any production Rega
tone arm, like the RB 251 or RB 301; or supplied with a tone arm mounting
plate to suit any other 9 inch arm. These arm plates are exchangeable if you
decide to change your arm. The plinth has three adjustable feet for simple
macro and micro adjustments to level the turntable. The Manfred MK2 is
available in real wood maple and cherry, or piano black or white high gloss
paint finishes to special order. The Manfred Mk2 uses design concepts
incorporated throughout the Acoustic Signature turntable range: such as a
high mass platter design, very low bearing noise and friction, perfect motor
drive control, and highest precision German design and engineering. This
guarantees long term reliability and high performance; it ensures that every
Manfred MK2 is exactly the same, as we produce nearly every part on our
precision computer controlled machines.
| Antrieb: |
1 Synchronmotor,
elektronisch geregelt, netzentkoppelt, einstellbar, smallALPHA
Netzteil |
| Bearing: |
High Precision
Tidorfolon II Bearing |
| Chassis: |
38mm MDF wooden
plinth, 3 height adjustable feets, available in white or black matt
Finish |
| Platter: |
Aluminium
Platter 24mm, 4.3kg weight |
| Speed Range: |
33 1/3 UPM, 45
UPM with external Motor Electronic Alpha-S |
| Power supply: |
115V or 230
Volt |
| Dimensions: |
340x430x125mm
DxWxH , 10kg weight |
Any Question?
If you have any questions feel free to ask. By email, Fax or phone
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