Turntables

Who would have thought it? The Merlin NEO proves to be an analog wizard.

The Typhoon Neo is by no means the largest turntable from Acoustic Signature. Yet it is a clear statement of ultimate standards in workmanship, sophistication – and sound.

In a positive sense, the Verona NEO sounds different from most other heavyweights: it forms a powerful, large-format sound foundation that even sub-chassis fans will get their money’s worth.

I sometimes joke about how audio designers create products that resemble themselves, not just in how they look, but also in the design approach used, and especially the way they sound.

The latest creation from the Swabian luxury manufacturer Acoustic Signature is called Verona NEO. It’s a mass-produced drive unit that has a completly unpretentious, classic look, doesn’t flaunt its technology and yet is a (sensitive) powerhouse that outclasses most of what our author has heard so far.

For those who prefer a more elegant look, and yet don‘t want to do without the numerous special design features of this manufacturer – which will be mentioned later –, there is the smaller Double X Neo, as well as the new Verona Neo.