2017년에 처음 14-4 Turntable 프로토 타입을 선보여 주목 받았는데, 원래 톤암으로 유명했죠. Model 14-4는 플래터가 '4층구조'로 '14인치'라서 붙여진 이름입니다.
무엇보다 뚜껑의 디자인이 신선합니다. 닫아놓고서도 암을 조정할 수 있으니까요.
타원형의 묘한 베이스는 소음과 진동을 줄이기 위한 것이라 하네요. 보기에는 딱딱 맞아 떨어지는게 좋지만 오디오룸에서 정방형이 최악이듯 비대칭의 장점이 있죠.
곧 판매한다는데 아직 가격은 알려지지 않았습니다. DIY용 부품도 판매하는 성향상 그렇게 비싸지는 않을 듯.
Features/ Specification; Model 14-4 (14 inch / 4-layer platter)
- Big diameter 14 inch Smart Platter™.
- Large diameter (360mm) gives 20% more inertia than conventional platter of equivalent mass.
- Four-layer construction of platter damps vibration and noise transfer.
- Acrylic playing surface for vibration transfer from record for increased resolution.
- Screw down clamp with acrylic surface allows record label to be seen.
- German Plywood main structure. Asymmetric shape and internal machining to disperse noise and vibration.
- Zentroidal™ three point suspension system. The centroid of suspension, the stillest point, is close to the playing arc to maximise shock and vibration rejection.
- DC Motor with superb electronic speed control. 33 / 45rpm (78rpm to order).
- Electronic braking for quick record changing.
- Will accommodate 9.5in / 10.3in or 12in Wand tonearms (or other brands)
- Swiss custom-made flat belt. This provides dynamic punch while maintaining noise isolation.
- Includes a stylish lid.
- Lid is mechanically outside the playing system
- Designed for cueing the record to the beginning when the lid is down.
- The lid stands upright on its back edge.
- Optional on-board phono stage designed by New Zealand’s PureAudio. Available May 2019
- Optional stand alone support for second arm.
- 12kg (~480mm x 400mm x 120mm, ~19” x 15”3/4 x 5”)
- 100V- 240V AC 50-60Hz supply
- Handmade in Aotearoa / New Zealand
