Acoustic Signature Ascona NEO

Description

Welcome to the absolute pinnacle of the world! With its supreme tranquillity and explosive dynamics, with its generous 3D image and fine sense of detail, the Ascona NEO stands at the summit of what is technically and sonically feasible. This mass turntable not only opens a new era in our company's long history: for many analogue lovers, the Acoustic Signature Ascona NEO will put an end to a long search.

Special features:

• 3 integrated and fully insulated AC motors
• DMC-20 external digital motor controller with a super-stable multi-voltage power supply and innovative Level 3 AVC (Automatic Vibration Control) technology
• Ultra-precise, extremely rigid and robust DTD® bearing with diamond-coated spindle (Dura Turn Diamond® Bearing)
• 335mm solid anodised aluminium large plate (standard) the 335 mm solid anodised aluminium oversized sandwich plate with an additional layer of brass (optional)
• Exclusive silencer technology featuring 56 silencer modules (24 internal, 32 external) to reduce turntable vibration
• Massive aluminium chassis with CLD (Constraint Layer Damping) technology for significantly improved resonance behaviour
• RPM-regulated dual belt transmission with fine speed adjustment for the sub-platter
• Integrated dashboard
• 3-point configuration with special gel-cushioned feet and a base plate
• Designed to accommodate up to 3 arms
• Up to 3 adjustable armrests for arms measuring 9 to 12 inches

Technical data

• AC motors: 3 (fully insulated)
• Drive system: Dual belt drive regulated by RPM with fine-tuning of the sub-platter speed
• Stroke: Level 3
• Speed range: 33 1/3 RPM and 45 RPM
• Mains adapter: DMC-20 external digital motor controller with ultra-stable power supply (100 V – 260 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz) (W x D x H: 24 x 22 x 6 cm; 2.6 kg)
• Control panel: Built-in
• Bearing: High-precision Dura Turn Diamond® bearing
• Tone arm base: Adjustable, interchangeable mounting plates to fit various tonearms 1 x designed to fit the customer’s tonearm 2 additional mountable arm bases (sold separately)
• Tone arm compatibility: 9 to 12 inches
• Maximum number of pitch arms: 3
• Plate: (Ø 335 x 50 mm) STANDARD: 13.5 kg anodised aluminium plate with Silencer modules OPTIONAL: 16.5 kg anodised aluminium sandwich plate with a brass layer and Silencer modules
• Silencer: 56
• Chassis: 75 mm aluminium alloy
• Feet: 3 gel-cushioned, height-adjustable aluminium feet with a base plate
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 480 x 460 x 200 mm
• Weight: California. 58 kg