Ascona NEO is a high-mass reference turntable engineered for exceptional silence, dynamics, and analog precision. Featuring three isolated AC motors, AVC Level 3 vibration control, a DTD® diamond-coated bearing, and a 128 lb aluminum chassis with CLD damping technology, it delivers extraordinary musical realism, stability, and immersive soundstage performance.
Ascona Neo
$63,995.00 USD
Table weight: 128 lbs – Platter weight: 42 lbs – 3 integrated, completely insulated AC-motors – External digital motor controller DMC-20 – Massive aluminum chassis with CLD technology (Constraint Layer Damping) – 3-point setup with special gel- damped feet – 15 year warranty. Suggested Arms: TA-7000 Neo, TA-5000 Neo, TA- 2000 Neo
Technical Data
| AC-motors | 3 (completely insulated) |
|---|---|
| Drive system | RPM-regulated double belt drive with speed fine adjustment for the subplatter |
| AVC | Level 3 |
| Speed range | 33 1/3 RPM and 45 RPM |
| Power adapter | External digital motor controller DMC-20 with super stable power supply (100 V – 260 V AC, 50 / 60Hz.) (WxDxH: 24 x 22 x 6 cm; 2.6 kg) |
| Control panel | Integrated |
| Bearing | High-precision Dura Turn Diamond® bearing |
| Tone arm base | Adjustable mounting boards, exchangeable to fit various tonearms 1 x designed to fit to customers tonearm 2 more armbases mountable (sold separately) |
| Tone arm compatibility | 9 to 12 inch |
| Maximum number of tone arms | 3 |
| Platter | STANDARD: 13.5 kg anodized aluminum platter with Silencer modules OPTIONAL: 16.5 kg anodized aluminum sandwich platter with brass layer and Silencer modules (Ø 335 mm / 13.19 in x 50 mm / 1.97 in) |
| Silencer | STANDARD PLATTER: 54 OPTIONAL SANDWICH PLATTER: 48 |
| Chassis | 75 mm (2.95 in) aluminum alloy |
| Feet | 3 height-adjustable gel-damped aluminum feet and baseplate |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 480 x 460 x 200 mm (18.90 x 18.11 x 7.87 in) |
| Weight | ca. 58 kg |
| Available finishes Chassis and platter |
Black (anodized), silver (anodized) |
| Platter | STANDARD: aluminum platter OPTIONAL: sandwich platter with brass layer |
| Silencer | Polished brass, OPTIONAL: 24 carat gold-plated or polished chrome |
