The Montana NEO combination broadcasts multiple opposing elements accurately at the same time, and there is no need to choose one or the other, which is an expression of quality.

It’s a well-built machine that’s dead-quiet, fast off the mark, super-resolving, and uber-lively. In short, it’s a maximally great turntable well worth checking out. Gut gemacht!

A remarkable achievement. Acoustic Signature’s Maximus Neo Turntable, TA-1000 Tonearm, and MCX3 Cartridge.

Yesterday, I spoke at length on the phone with Robert Hagemann of Acoustic Signature, the notable German manufacturer of top-tier turntables, tonearms, cartridges, phono preamps, record clamps, and other related accessories.

Anyone who has ever wondered how a tuba and hip- hop can go together should seriously give this a listen. And the Tornado ensured that it never sounded like clumsy, cumbersome oompah music.