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Reference Grande - *$45,000. *Note: Does not include tonearm
 
 
 
Reference to the Grande, we wanted to write another milestone in Laufwerksbau Our know-how and all our experience we have put into its development

The result can be seen and heard A disk drive made of 100% on CNC machines has been and where gets the word fit, gap size and quality to a new dimension Coupled with a new plate SilencerII the past 40 Silencer Module receives results in a nearly 200kg heavier turntable elegant, powerful!

With attention to detail is perfectly matched engine covers, a quality durable anodized finish With 3 adjustable feet, it is possible the drive align perfectly

The new silencers plate of the Grande-Reference is the development objective was clear: further improvement to the Silencer I plate Elimination of vibration caused by the incident airborne sound Damping of bearing noise, increasing the rotor Strong attenuation of all frequencies has been achieved especially in the range 200-6000 Hz allowed by the drilling of 40 holes in the plate The manufacturing process for the precision of these holes has been further refined The holes are drilled and then each "out spindled" single This allows fits under 1/100mm Perfect conditions for the press in the 40 modules silencers The "Silencer" are now integral components of the dish - but strongly absorb this Incident vibration energy is dissipated rapidly and the plate immediately soothes and not even excited To get the additional drilling will not unbalance the holes in the same set-up made that also produces the outer contour of the plate In this way the holes are exactly at the center of the plate completely So you see we have done everything to the plate with the Grande Reference to develop a perfect reference suspicious product The platter is to improve its natural resonance of a very soft alloy - in addition, it is coated on the back of reducing resonance

The warehouse is the heart of an analog drive Also available with our long established TIDORFOLON camp The external drive motor drive is controlled with a new fully digital control electronics Alpha DIG The front 2 engines used as a flywheel, and are optionally available active This offers all the advantages of the known Alpha's combined with even greater precision with DSP control and full digital power levels As a side effect of the energy consumption is reduced considerably and there is no more waste heat

The mass of the plate with their inertia is an integral part of the drive concept Slightest bearing friction, digital drive control and large inertia for perfect synchronization The tonearm can be rotated and displaced The attachment of any desired tone arm is not a problem are available up to 3 tonearm same time on one drive Finish: aluminum anodized bright
 
Reviews:
http://wwwas-distributionde/downloads/showreportgrandereferencepdf

 
 
 
NEW !  Ascona - *$34,000. *Note: Does not include tonearm
 
 
 
 
For us, a project on the occasion of the 15th anniversary of the company
Now - wishes come true

Our designers, developers and technicians were allowed to integrate everything your heart desires and the ear
Smooth 3D surfaces, curves to the eye and flatter technology without end

A motor with integrated flywheel 3 in the inner lying motors drive to a hub, which supports the overhead Flywheel
The result, unprecedented power combined with smooth running

Full Digital Motor Electronic alphaD The latest improvement of the Alpha's Competence to the extreme
Digital output levels, quartz stable, barely heat loss by almost 85% efficiency

Silence tells third In addition to the internal silencers we placed 30 small whole silencers outside around the plate around
Together with the increased to almost 350mm diameter is almost 3 times the kinetic energy of a conventional plate and thus dramatically decrease the values better synchronization

In connection with the alphaD and the engine flywheel guarantees perfect synchronization and dynamics without end

The Ascona can simultaneously carry up to 2 tonearms This 12-inch arms to be mounted

The anodized surface may be chosen in silver or black At the same time, the silencers can be installed in Mesing or chromium
 
Specs:
Drive unit: A synchronous motor, electronically controlled grid-isolated, adjustable, ALPHA PSU
Bearing: High precision roller burnished TIDORFOLON stock in individual production
Chassis: Resonance-optimized chassis ground with 3 adjustable feet, very soft alloy for low resonance
Platter: High-precision plate made of aluminum, 5 cm thick, 15 kg 24 brass swing weights with rubber mounted
Speed Range: 33 1/3 RPM, 45 UPM with motor electronic
Power Supply: 230 Volt or 115V
Dimension: 345 mm in depth, 440 mm in width
Weight: about 41-46 kg depending on configuration
 

 
 
Thunder - *$13,250 *Note: Does not include tonearm
 
 
 
Sometimes you have something new to really dare to come forward

A huge name for a tremendous experience The new Thunder of Acoustic Signature is built to last A 7 cm thick chassis with all the newly developed plate silencers of Thunder With 24 integrated modules silencers, it is certainly one of the top plate damped in the world market - and also extremely difficult This guarantees in connection with the stock and the brand new TIDORFOLON Steuerelectronik alphaD an unforgettable experience and flutter on the border of the measurable

A 5 cm thick aluminum platter and a more than 7 cm thick, solid aluminum chassis, all attachments shall also form the basis of the over 39kg heavy Thunder With 3 feet from the outside scheduled, it is possible the drive very fine in the amount align The new silencers-plate of the Thunder was the clearly defined development goal: elimination of vibration caused by the incident airborne sound Bearing noise attenuation of increase of the rotor Strong attenuation of all frequencies in the range 300-5000 Hz was achieved specifically allowed by the drilling of 24 holes in the plate In these holes are cylindrical brass bolts "Silencer" O-rings mounted in the press-fitted The "Silencer" are now integral components of the dish - but strongly absorb this Incident vibration energy is dissipated rapidly and the plate immediately and not only calms even encouraged In order to get additional drilling any imbalance by the holes made ​​in the same clamping the outer contour of the plate also produces Thus, the holes are completely accurate to the center of the plate So you see we have done everything to the plate with the Thunder, a new technical feat to develop
Extensive research and experiments allowed a camp that brings together such opposite conditions as the closest fit, low noise, low friction and long-term stability As stock levels, we use the high-tech material TIDORFOLON This mixture of materials is unique in the audio industry It is quiet, wear-free and absolute long-term stability
The external drive motor drive is controlled with its own control electronics alphaD Thus it is not like many other network synchronized The new electronic system is fully digital and with the precision of quartz But offers all the advantages of the famous Alpha control such as adjustment of the phase to minimize vibration and the ability to supply up to 3 motors All this, however, almost 90% efficiency It therefore causes no heat more which also comes with good accuracy and longevity

The tonearm can be rotated and displaced The attachment of any desired tone arm is not a problem are available up to 3 tonearm same time on one drive
Highest precision and production in Germany guarantee reliability and robustness of the drive Surfaces: anodized aluminum light
 
HiFi & Records , "An analog drive as from demBilderbuch added Acoustic Signature Here are the three adjustable feet placed on Thoughtful and durchkonstruierterMaschinenbau without gimmicks; of sound, the analog OneMKII flawlessly and is in the bass range of its price class beyond standards That mass drives but a good bass make ", but otherwise are quite slow but, music dynamically slow down the - It even may be that sol-surface drives, there is the Analog One Mk II has such categorizations but nothing to do definitely with votes, middle, timing, rhythm - voices If anything, the limitation here is clearly with tonearm and cartridge

Toneaudio November 2010:
http://wwwas-distributionde/downloads/analogonemk3pdf

"The Acoustic Signature Analog One is a prime example of the non-suspended, high-mass school of design, but with a few interesting twists on the theme to make it a very interesting record-playing machine"

Dynamic!

"From the first record played, in this case Dave Grusin’s Discovered Again (an original Sheffield Direct to Disc recording), the dynamic punch of this turntable was revealed Having used the DaVinci lately on quite a few different turntables, I was instantly  impressed with the extra bass control of the DaVinci/SME combination Those complaining about the SME arms having wooly, slow bass usually have put too much damping fluid in the trough, but the results here were spectacular"

"For all but those craving a turntable that costs as much as a new Porsche, the Analog One could easily be the “final destination” for 98 percent of the analog fanatics out there The build quality is top shelf, and this turntable is the perfect example of basic engineering principles executed to perfection Watch for this one again next year in our Recommended Components issue It’s a winner"
 
Specs:
Drive unit: A synchronous motor, electronically controlled grid-isolated, adjustable, ALPHA PSU
Bearing: High precision roller burnished TIDORFOLON stock in individual production
Chassis: Resonance-optimized chassis ground with 3 adjustable feet, very soft alloy for low resonance
Platter: High-precision plate made of aluminum, 5 cm thick, 14 kg 20 brass swing weights with rubber mounted Even without silencers available
Speed Range: 33 1/3 RPM, 45 UPM with motor electronic
Power Supply: 230 Volt or 115V
Dimension: 440 mm in depth, 440 mm in width
Weight: about 33-40 kg depending on configuration
 

 
 
 
Storm - *$5,795. *Note: Does not include tonearm
 
 
 
A 5 cm thick aluminum platter and a 45 mm thick, solid aluminum chassis which also carries all attachments form, with nearly 30kg, the base of the drive With the 3 external bolt-adjustable feet, it is possible to align the height of the drive feinfühligin The platter is to improve its natural resonance of a very soft alloy - in addition, it is coated on the back of reducing resonance

The new silencers-plate of the Storm's development objective was clear: integration of the modules silencers price class in the middle Elimination of vibration caused by the incident airborne sound Bearing noise attenuation of increase of the rotor Strong attenuation of all frequencies has been achieved especially in the range 300-5000 Hz, this by drilling 8 holes in the plate In these holes, cylindrical brass bolts "silencers" are stored in O-rings are pressed The "Silencer" are now integral components of the dish - but strongly absorb this Incident vibration energy is dissipated rapidly and the plate immediately soothes and not even excited To get the additional drilling will not unbalance the holes in the same set-up made that also produces the outer contour of the plate

The warehouse is the heart of an analog drive Extensive research and experiments allowed a bearing, the opposite conditions as the closest fit, low noise, low friction and long-term stability Sun The disk axis consists of hardened steel that is ground and polished Appropriately, the bushings are made of sintered bronze split The sockets are aged, self-lubricating and maintenance-free As stock levels, we use the high-tech material TIDORFOLON This material mixture of vanadium, ferrite, Teflon and titanium is unique in the audio industry It is quiet, wear-free and absolute long-term stability Its high internal damping to minimize operating noise effectively Here too, no lubricant is needed The oil can gum up without running dry - the stock The external drive motor to the drive is a dedicated electronic control unit controlled by Alpha Thus it is not like many other network-synchronized - and therefore subject to the fluctuations of power supply - it is a dedicated high performance network generator completely decoupled supplies The mass of the plate with their inertia is an integral part of the drive concept Slightest bearing friction, complex motion control and high inertia for perfect synchronization

Additionally, the tonearm are extremely solid mounting platform designed to capture the perfect form for high quality tonearms The tonearm can be rotated and displaced The attachment of any desired tone arm is not a problem are available up to 3 tonearm same time on one drive Highest precision and production in Germany guarantee reliability and robustness of the drive
Finish: aluminum anodized bright
 
Specs:
Drive unit: 1 Synchronous motor, electronically regulated fully mains decoupled adjustable, small Alpha Motor electronic, external power supply
Bearing: high precision TIDORFOLON Bearing roller burnished and paired with axle
Chassis: Resonance-optimized chassis ground with 3 adjustable feet, very soft alloy for low resonance
Platter: High-precision plate made of aluminum, 5 cm thick, 12 kg 8 silencers integrated modules
Speed Range: 33 1 / 3 RPM, 45 RPM with control electronics
Power Supply: 230 Volt or 115V
Dimension: 365 mm in depth, 440 mm in width about 29-35 kg depending on configuration
Alpha Power Supply! and full armbase with an Armboard of your choice

 
 
Lightning   - *$6,500. *Note: Does not include tonearm
 
 
 
The new Acoustic Signature Lightning will consist of a 50mm thick aluminum chassis, the full from the block using the latest CNC machine milled

Then a 34mm thick plate of 6kg of his weight is another building block sits to the overall concept of the Lightning 's Rests on elegant adjustable feet Thus it is effectively isolated from the rack and decoupled Another highlight is the oil-and maintenance-free bearings TIDORFOLON ® II This camp has proven itself in our great drives well It was here adapted to the lower weight of the plate Through the use of high-tech material TIDORFOLON ® was an extremely robust and reliable disk storage The complex motor control produced by small alpha power supply through the built-in precision oscillator is a perfect supply of the external motor and thus the basis for an outstandingly good sound and low flutter

More than 30 kg weight make the Lightning a real mass drive The systematic exclusion of acrylic and plastic, and the generous use of high quality aluminum alloys also guarantees the sovereignty and authority of the Lightning are just assigning good ground drives The installation of all commercially available 9-inch interchangeable tonearm

surfaces: white chassis with wood or carbon fiber shell
 
Specs:
Drive unit: A synchronous motor, electronically controlled grid-isolated, adjustable, small alpha power
Bearing: high precision TIDORFOLON Bearing roller burnished and paired with axle
Chassis:  Optimized mass resonance chassis with height adjustable legs, very soft alloy for low resonance
Platter: High precision plate made of aluminum, 34 cm thick, 6 kg
Speed Range: 33 1 / 3 RPM, 45 RPM with control electronics
Power Supply: 230 Volt or 115V
Dimension: 340 mm in depth, 440 mm in width, approx 32-35 kg depending on equipment!
 
 

 
 
Challenger Mk 2 - $4,250. *Note: Does not include tonearm On Display with Rega RB301 Tonearm!
 
 
 

  The Challenger consists of a 9-pound aluminum platter and a 4 cm thick, solid aluminum base With the 3 spikes, the feet are embedded in the drive, it is possible to align the height The platter is to improve its natural resonance of a very soft alloy - in addition, he is back with damping material glued on Extensive research and trials by Acoustic Signature made possible a bearing, the opposite conditions as the closest fit, low noise, low friction and long-term stability Sun The liners are aged, self-lubricating and maintenance-free As stock levels, we use the high-tech material TIDORFOLON This material mixture of vanadium ferrite, Teflon and titanium is unique in the audio industry It is quiet, wear-free and absolute long-term stability Its high internal damping to minimize operating noise effectively Here too, no lubricant is needed The oil can gum up without running dry - the stock

10-year warranty! The external drive motor to the drive is a dedicated electronic control unit controlled by This is not how many drives from competitors synchronized network - and therefore subject to the fluctuations of power supply - but is its own powerful generator is completely decoupled from power supply The mass of the plate with their inertia is an additional factor for perfect synchronization Slightest bearing friction, complex motion control and high inertia for perfect sound This is confirmed by excellent national and international tests The installation of your desired tone arm is not a problem are available up to 3 tonearm simultaneously on a drive Highest precision and production in Germany guarantee reliability and robustness of the drive Surfaces: anodized aluminum light

Reviews:


AUDIO PLAY: The sight of the Challenger Acoustic falls immediately notice the word "ultra sound" one What is true also for the sound Although he denies exuberant music-making, but builds his house on ultra-low sound foundation and is it identified the precise dar He shines with a good voice intelligibility and excellent location at a low stage The solid sound, the practical feasibility and the excellent processing make the Challenger stereoplay a highlight LP 2011: With this clean power he can comfortably sit back and wait for challengers to it can reach the water

 
Specs:
Drive unit: A synchronous motor, electronically controlled grid-isolated, adjustable, small alpha power supply
Bearing: High precision roller burnished TIDORFOLON II camp in individual production
Chassis: Resonance-optimized chassis ground with 3 adjustable feet, very soft alloy for low resonance
Platter: High-precision plate made of aluminum, 5 cm thick, 9 kg
Speed Range: 33 1/3 RPM, 45 UPM with motor electronic
Power Supply: 230 Volt or 115V
Dimension: 340 mm in depth, 430 mm in width
Weight: about 21-25 kg depending on configuration
 
with Rega RB301 Arm $490000, RB700 $570000, RB 1000 $724500
 

 
 
Barzetti - *$3,500. *Note: Does not include tonearm
 
 
 
The newest stroke of genius The drive "Barzetti" combines the virtues of the known mass drives with fresh, modern and attractive design Clear style, curved 3D surfaces and soft radii

The 50mm MDF chassis consists of a layer not bonded as usual from 2 plates The "Barzetti" is provided from the factory with 10-layered piano lacquer This is the highest quality paint on the market with perfect mirror-like surface Then the 36mm aluminum plate rests with 6kg weight The internal motor is controlled by an electronic motor that generates the drive signal completely artificial Fluctuations and disturbances of the power system thus remain on the sidelines provided, if desired a Rega RB 251 or RB 301 tone arm of a further new factory fitted with a height adjustment Perfect and easy adjustment of the tonearm is guaranteed The drive is in piano black and white and red

Review:

Stereo Test Play 4 / 2011
In the care center could be the Barzetti in the standard version with the Rega ST claim 251st
And he hit extremely well, as he tools razor Community demarcated from each other and then placed this generous in a room With loud orchestral use he kept the survey and no blurred outlines Even as the basic variant of the gains Barzetti with RB 251 for his firm stand and clear sound picture stereoplay highlight

With wooden base is the Barzetti a typical acoustic signature Solidly built, shines he not only with piano lacquer, but also with a stable, powerful sound, which he a stereo play highlight brings

The Barzetti turntable; combines the precision of high mass turntable designs with fresh and attractive contemporary looks

4 Star review in What-HiFi UK:
Barzetti deck can challenge the very best Once properly sited the Acoustic Signature works very well It´s a confident-sounding player with a stable, large-scale output Detail levels are good, and the ability to stay composed with music which is varied and comply is impressive The Barzetti has wide dynamic limits and the ability to deliver an expansive, well focused soundstage Take built finish and ease of use into account and it´s hard not to be impressed by this turntable
 
Specs:
Drive unit: A synchronous motor, electronically controlled grid-isolated, adjustable, small alpha power supply
Bearing: High precision roller burnished TIDORFOLON II camp in individual production
Chassis: 50mm chassis height adjustable MDF with 3 feet 10 layered piano lacquer in black or white
Platter: high precision platter made of aluminum, 5cm height 1984 lbs weight
Speed Range: 33 1/3 RPM, 45 UPM with motor electronic
Power Supply: 230 Volt or 115V
Dimension: 340 mm in depth, 430 mm in width
Weight: about 9-11 kg depending on configuration
 

 
 
Manfred Mk 2 XL - *$3,450. Piano Black Lacquer Adds $800, *Note: Does not include tonearm
 
 
 
 
The Manfred Mk2 turntable is manufactured using a choice of sumptuous real wood veneers, something you would expect on a high end speaker system rather than an entry level turntable, or painted high gloss piano black or white The solid wooden plinth carries the substantial high mass turntable platter bearing housing and tone arm mounting plate The turntable motor unit is remotely sited, close to the plinth, and is the same motor as is used in our high end turntables, powered from our S-Alpha regenerative power supply unit

•The turntable platter is solid machined aluminum, 34mm thick and weighing 6kg The platter is made of a very soft alloy to optimize its periodic resonance, and is coated on the rear side with resonance-reducing material Existing vibration energy is quickly reduced and the Platter is immediately steadied The design is optimized to ensure both air borne and operating vibration energy is damped and, to present the best operating conditions for your arm and cartridge and offer you the best sound from your vinyl collection
•The platter bearing is the heart of every turntable and Acoustic Signature have invented a bearing with the ideal performance characteristics of exact fit, extremely low noise, very low friction and long term stability The platter bearing component is manufactured from special hardened and polished steel The bearing housing uses perfectly matched sinter bronze inserts which are self-lubricating; and therefore maintenance free At the base of the bearing, we use our specially developed ‘high-tech’ material TIDORFOLON All bearings in Acoustic Signature turntables are designed to run dry - without oil

•The remotely sited drive motor sits neatly within a special aperture in the Manfred Mk2 plinth, an elegant and practical solution to ensure vibration isolation in the plinth is minimized The sophisticated electronic control is provided by the ‘S’ Alpha electronic motor controller, a single motor controller, similar to its ‘big brother’ Alpha controller, as used with more expensive Acoustic Signature turntables It converts the incoming AC mains voltage to DC current and a precision oscillator then produces a perfect sine wave at 12VAC to run the motor, resulting in a perfectly steady and constant platter rotation The motor power supply is impervious to the negative effects of mains voltage fluctuations and household appliances that produce ‘noisy’ mains that can have a very great detrimental effect on AC motors and therefore the turntable performance and ultimately the sound

•The Manfred Mk2 turntable can be specified and delivered with any production Rega tone arm, like the RB 251 or RB 301; or supplied with a tone arm mounting plate to suit any other 9 inch arm These arm plates are exchangeable if you decide to change your arm The plinth has three adjustable feet for simple macro and micro adjustments to level the turntable The Manfred MK2 is available in real wood maple and cherry, or piano black or white high gloss paint finishes to special order The Manfred Mk2 uses design concepts incorporated throughout the Acoustic Signature turntable range: such as a high mass platter design, very low bearing noise and friction, perfect motor drive control, and highest precision German design and engineering This guarantees long term reliability and high performance; it ensures that every Manfred MK2 is exactly the same, as we produce nearly every part on our precision computer controlled machines

The Manfred MK2 is available in maple, cherry or piano black or white

And why is this turntable is named Manfred?

Acoustic Signature are honoring Manfred Frohnhöfer the owners Father, who sadly died in February 2007 He was an inspiration and always helped the company in every way, was always helpful in finding solutions to develop and build the company and the products, and will never be forgotten
 
Drive unit: 1 Synchronous motor, electronically regulated fully mains decoupled adjustable, small Alpha Motor electronic, external power supply
Bearing: high precision TIDORFOLON Bearing roller-brushed and paired with axle
Chassis: real wood veneer 38mm Chassis, 3 height adjustable feet, external motor
Platter: high precision platter made of aluminum, 34mm height 6kg weight
Speed Range: 33 1/3 RPM, 45 UPM with motor electronic
Power Supply: 230 Volt or 115V
Dimension: 1693"B x 669"H x 1338"D, 353lbs
 
Does not include tonearm see full list

 
 
 
Platter Clamp Grip MKII - $350. Anodized in Black or Silver!
 
 
     Vinyl records are thin and flexible and often warped or bowed As most records do not lie flat on the turntable platter, sound reproduction suffers due to undampend vinyl resonance caused by the stylus riding on an unsupported record, or the air moved during listening with speakers Records which are bowed downward contact the platter at the outer edge but not in the middle Conversely, records that are warped or bowed upwards tend to rock on the platter In these instances Anti-skating compensation is less effective and record wear is increased substantially by the lateral or vertical seesawing motion of the tonearm/cartridge combination The Acoustic-Signature GRIP Record Clamp solves these problems by bringing the record into more intimate contact with the platter To use it, place the record on the patter and place the clamp on the record Press and turn the upper knob clockwise to lock the unit The record clamp's peripheral edge will force down the outside of the record label area thereby causing the record to completely contact the platter surface To remove the clamp, it is only necessary to turn the knob 1/4 turn counterclockwise The knob does not have to be unscrewed completely Like all other Acoustic- Signature products the Grip is made on high precision CNC-machines to make sure perfect quality and minimal tolerances

 
 
*Tonearms - Can Only be purchased with Acoustic Signature Turntables!
   
Rega RB 251 -$460.  
   
Rega RB 301 - $650.  
   
Rega RB 700 - $1450.  
   
Rega RB 1000 - $2995.  
   
Kuzma Stogi Cardas cable  - $2,950.  
   
   
Kuzma Stogi Ref Cardas cable  -$3,990.  
   
   
SME V 12 inch SME original - $9,000.  
   
SME V SME original - $5,750.  
   
SME IV SME original - $3,800.  
   
SME 309 SME original $2,500.  
   
SME 312 SME original -  $2,850.  
   
SME M-2 9 SME original - $2,000.  
   
SME M-2 12 SME original  - $2,200.  
   

 
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