Exhibiting unparalleled serenity and electrifying dynamics, alongside its expansive 3D soundstage and acute detail retrieval, the ASCONA NEO stands as the epitome of sonic and technical achievement. Representing a groundbreaking phase in our extensive company legacy, this high-mass turntable fulfills a profound quest for numerous analog enthusiasts. The ACOUSTIC SIGNATURE ASCONA NEO marks the culmination of an arduous pursuit for many, bringing an end to a protracted search for sonic perfection.
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 (AutoÂmatic 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)
Specifications:
| 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 |