The Acoustic Signature TA-5000 NEO is a precision tonearm engineered around rigidity, low resonance and accurate tracking. Its triple-layer carbon armtube uses two nested tubes connected by specialized damping elements, creating a rigid structure designed to control unwanted vibration.
The tonearm is available in 9-inch and 12-inch versions and uses pre-tensioned, high-precision hybrid ball bearings from SKF, combining ceramic and stainless-steel elements for smooth and precise movement. A stainless-steel tonearm axis further enhances rigidity and operational stability.
Signal transmission is handled by 4N high-purity silver internal wiring, complemented by an external Atlas Equator phono cable with RCA termination. The TA-5000 NEO also features adjustable VTA and azimuth, a brass counterweight and SME-style mounting.
Features:
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Triple-layer carbon armtube with two nested tubes and specialized damping elements.
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Low-resonance, rigid tube design for controlled mechanical behavior.
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9-inch and 12-inch versions available.
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Pre-tensioned SKF hybrid ball bearings combining ceramic and stainless-steel elements.
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Stainless-steel tonearm axis for improved rigidity and smooth operation.
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4N high-purity silver internal wiring.
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Atlas Equator phono cable supplied with RCA termination.
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Brass counterweight for precise cartridge balancing.
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Adjustable VTA and azimuth for accurate cartridge alignment.
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SME-style mounting.
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Cartridge balance range: 6 to 16 g.
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Effective length: 239.3 mm for the 9-inch version and 309 mm for the 12-inch version.
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Mounting distance: 222 mm for the 9-inch version and 295.8 mm for the 12-inch version.
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Effective mass: 12.4 g for the 9-inch version and 14.4 g for the 12-inch version.
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Overhang: 17.3 mm for the 9-inch version and 13.2 mm for the 12-inch version.
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Total weight: 573 g for the 9-inch version and 687 g for the 12-inch version.
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5-pin to RCA/ground connector.
