ascona neo
Sonically & technically superior.
quick profile:
The Ascona Neo Turtable features an oversized, anodized aluminum 335mm sandwich platter constructed from high-tech materials and vibration free mounting in order to achieve the silent rotation of perfectly balanced tonearms, audio cables and accessories. The platter is mounted on a massive aluminum chassis at an ultra low friction level for an exceptionally low noise floor.
basic parts:
finishes:
features:
- Table weight: 128 lbs
- Platter weight: 42 lbs
- 3 integrated, completely insulated AC-motors
- External digital motor controller DMC-20 with super stable multi-voltage power supply and innovative AVC technology level 3 (Automatic Vibration Control)
- Ultraprecise, extremely rigid and robust DTD® bearing with diamond-coated spindle (Dura Turn Diamond® Bearing)
- Oversized, massive anodized aluminum 335 mm sandwich platter with brass layer
- Exclusive silencer technology with 56 silencer modules (24 internal, 32 external) for platter vibration reduction
- Massive aluminum chassis with CLD technology (Constraint Layer Damping) for significantly improved resonance behavior
- RPM-regulated double belt drive with speed fine adjustment for the subplatter
- Integrated control panel
- 3-point setup with special gel-damped feet and baseplate
- Prepared for up to 3 tonearms
- Up to 3 adjustable armboards for 9 to 12 inch tonearms
- 15-year warranty (with registration)
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 6cm; 6 lbs) |
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: | (Ø 335 x 50 mm) STANDARD: 29 lbs anodized aluminum platter with Silencer modules OPTIONAL: 36 lbs anodized aluminum sandwich platter with brass layer and Silencer modules |
Silencer: | 56 |
Chassis: | 3″ aluminum alloy |
Feet: | 3 height-adjustable gel-damped aluminum feet and baseplate |
Dimensions (WxDxH): | 18″ x 18″ x 8″ |
Weight: | 128 lbs |
Finishes: | Chassis and platter: Black (anodized), silver (anodized) Silencer: Polished brass, optional: 24 carat gold-plated or polished chrome |