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CONTENT

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04 - 05

INVICTUS

06 - 07

ASCONA

08

NOVUM

09

THUNDER

10

STORM MK2

11

TRIPLE X

12

CHALLENGER MK3

13

BARZETTI

14

MANFRED MK2

15

WOW XXL

16

WOW XL

17

WOW

18 - 19

tone arm TA-9000

20 - 21

tone arm TA-1000

22 - 23

accessories - silencer

ACOUSTIC SIGNATURE The perfect symbiosis

Products by Acoustic-Signature first appeared in 1996.

including goldsmiths, engineers, electrical engineers, precision

Worldwide prestige came as early as 1997, when Gunther

lathe operators, and specialists in other fields. We focus on de-

Frohnhöfer and his team developed the first mass turntable

velopment with cutting-edge CNC in combination with state-ofthe-art CAD systems.

and achieved excellent test results in Germany as well as the US. Before long, these turntables were exported all over the world.

Ever since, their clear design and outstanding price/performance ratio have led to strong demand. „Made in Germany“ is important to us-more than ever now, in the face of the rising trend to buy everything from the cheapest supplier. We

„Only through attention to detail can something truly amazing come into being.“

All our products are produced and assembled by our specialists in 100% manual work at our company seat in Göppingen. Only this and the love for detail make it possible to create something truly great. Dedicated co-workers with a passion for building turntables for you.

With quality in materials we do not compromise on, and perfect workmanship. Meticulous engineering and manufacturing based on absolutely

purchase everything we do not produce ourselves from regional suppliers. We look for the best supplier, not

top-notch technology in the production machines.

the cheapest. This striving for perfection in order to create the

All of this results in precision mechanical products that set new

perfect listening experience is an attitude found less and less

standards. We work hard, and every day we raise the bar.

frequently. To us, though, this attitude has always been important, and we even focus more and more on it. The team around

Sincerely

Gunther Frohnhöfer now comprises 15 qualified co-workers,

Gunther Frohnhöfer

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INVICTUS Highest demands on musicality

highly dampening whole. The 54 Silencers with their vibration absorption add that last iota of fine tuning —the result: a perfect platter.

Highly dampening with high rotational energy. Another step ahead in sound quality.

THE BEARING

Looking at our Tidorfolon bearing,

whoever has an eye for things special will recognize immediately how this hand-adjusted bearing is virtually perfect for guiding the platter with almost no slackness and, at the same time, no friction and no noise. Enthusiasts and experts around

Acquiring an INVICTUS is an extraordinary experience. Visionary

the world appreciate and admire our

engineering art is coupled with advanced technologies. Only the

Tidorfolon bearing for its precision

finest materials are used, and they are processed by hand. This is

and legendary reliability.

why the INVICTUS has that unique magic of opulence, sophistica-

It is always ma-

tion, dynamism and quality combined.

nufactu-

THE DESIGN

Do you appreciate the personal touch? Can you

discover something hardly recognizable at first sight—something special, rare, truly individual? Then the INVICTUS is your turntable.

The INVICTUS turntable, which took no less than three years to develop, is the result of intensive research and development work at the Acoustic-Signature Manufaktur. A total of 479 components, assembled individually and by hand, make up this incomparable turntable.

Thanks to its design, which allows adding up to four tone arms, the INVICTUS can be equipped with just about any tone arm available, enabling unprecedented flexibility while fulfilling the most stringent requirements in its musicality, rendition, and aesthetics.

The INVICTUS ground base consists of an elaborately milled bottom part, optimized according to the latest scientific findings on mechanics and using the finite elements method for stiffness and low vibration, covered by a perfectly milled top plate on which the actual INVICTUS chassis rests.

THE DRIVE SYSTEM

The turntable itself is a work of art

milled in 3D, able to offer a perfect basis for up to four tone arms at the same time. Soft shapes, inclined and round surfaces have been combined into an unprecedented synthesis of arts here. Nonetheless, form follows function and is never an end in itself.

The 3-layer aluminum and brass sandwich platter is entirely new as well. Manufactured to an extreme precision fit, and combined into a

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red with the greatest love for detail and precision, in harmony with the

The result is a 6-motor drive

best tradition of precision mechanics.

moving a tapered subplatter that bears the Silencer platter.

THE MOTOR Another very important component for an extraordi-

Thanks to the 6 motors, the

nary turntable is the motor. To develop it, we made a completely fresh

platter gets enormous power for

start and put in our 20 years of experience.

quick run-up and stable speed.

The circular arrangement around the bearing completely avoids tension on the bearing, so that it can run perfectly centered.

The “Silent Run” technology in the digital motor control is the fruit of very elaborate development work.

In the end, the result is worth all our efforts. A dramatic improvement to get a perfect turntable igital control sysdrive. The digital anently measures tem permanently the motors and regulates each of thee motors for bratiminimum vibration and maxi-mum smoothness. Fullyy automated andd perfect at all times.

Thiss

technology wass enever used before. The resultlt is, you can touch and still not know whether the drive is running or not. Just good enough to go into the INVICTUS. The sum of the new developments in combination with 20 years of experience in building turntables, INVICTUS is a turntable that we regard as a statement in turntable building, and that compares favorably even with much more expensive products. Each one of my 15 co-workers has given his or her best for the INVICTUS, and we are particularly proud of that. I myself will set up your INVICTUS in your home with our local distributor, your trusted dealer. We had lots of fun and great listening experiences during the development phase, and by this procedure we want to make sure that your INVICTUS plays perfectly in every owner’s personal environment.

Kind regards, Gunther Frohnhöfer

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MK2

ASCONA

THE DESIGN

TThe Ascona employs 30 small “Silencer’s” on

the very outer diameter of the platter, requiring a platter diameter of nearly 13.8 inches to accomplish this. Inside the outer perimeter of silencers an additional 24 larger silencers are used for the main body of the platter. The tone arm mounting plates are fully

Clear and straightforward

adjustable to accommodate the mounting of any desired tone arm design, with a maximum of 3 tone arms permitted.

THE DRIVE SYSTEM

The heart of the new ASCONA marries

our very substantial Aluminum plinth measuring more than 2.5” thick with a 2” thick massive Aluminum platter measuring nearly Our goal was achieved when we set out to design a new mi-

13.8” in diameter. These flawless components and exchangeable

lestone in turntable performance, aiming for an ‘ultimate’

arm boards are matched to our unique Tidorfolon bearing, resulting

high mass turntable, but still elegant and stylish. The Asco-

in a perfect symphony of design and execution. This

na represents the full realization of that goal, a pinnacle of

is further complimented with a new fully desig-

achievement and outcome of our 19 year in-house research,

ned digital motor system - the Electronic Alpha

design and ultra-precision machining expertise. The Ascona

DIG - which provides flawless speed stability

story starts from the top down with the record platter; we

and easy user interface. Standard is our integ-

know full well that the perfect turntable requires a resonant

rated 3 motor system to drive the Ascona and

free platter rotating with perfect stability. Here are some of the

your musical enjoyment to new places.

many technical features and sections we machine that make the Ascona such an outstanding design.

The chassis is milled out from a 2.6” thick block of aluminum and forms part of the integrated turntable ground plate. Combined with the new platter the Ascona has a weight of 176 pounds.

We grind the surfaces by hand, a lengthy but essential process to achieve a stunning perfection with a visual presentation to match.

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THE PLATTER

The platter is fabricated from a very soft alloy

nology is employed. It is imper-

to optimize its periodic resonance, and is coated on the lower face

vious to the negative effects of

with resonant-damping material. The Silencer-Platter development

mains voltage fluctuation and

target was clearly defined; total elimination of any resonance or

household appliances that pro-

vibration due to introduction of airborne or coupled acoustic ener-

duce a ‘noisy’ AC power source

gy. The result? Any introduction of vibrational energy is quickly

that normally can have a seri-

reduced and the platter is immediately damped and quieted.

ous detrimental effect on the performance of AC drive motors.

THE MOTOR

We at Acoustic Signature believe that the motor

system for a turntable should have enough force and inertial ener-

THE BEARING Our Tidorfolon bearing allows anyone with an

gy to obtain proper platter speed but not influence it during rotati-

eye for the extraordinary to instantly recognize how this hand-

on. We reached that goal by using a European made Synchronous

tuned slide bearing has been perfectly formed to guide the platter

motor with our own State of the Art motor controller. Motors sit

with approximately no clearance and likewise no friction or sound.

beside a cone-shaped sub-platter propelled by this 3-motor drive

Our Tidorfolon bearing is valued and admired by fans and experts

system. The round assembly surrounding the bearing prevents any

all over the world for its precision and its legendary reliability. It

tension so that it can run perfectly centered. The 3 internal drive

is always manufactured with great love for detail and precision in

motors run by its own electronic controller, called the AlphaDIG. It

accordance with the best fine mechanical tradition.

is a brand new design where fully digital output stages and

a quartz locked tech-

TECHNICAL DATA CONSTRUCTION DETAILS BEARING

Aluminum

TIDORFOLON Bearing Wolfram-Carbid-ball

MOTOR DRIVE

PLATTER

3 motor flywheel

50mm solid turntable platter made of aluminum

SPEED CHANGE with motor electronic

DIMENSIONS

33 1/3 RPM

45 RPM

width 573mm depth 489mm high 214mm

TOTAL WEIGHT

176 lbs

COLOR

silver

black

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NOVUM a hidden sub-platter which is direct driven by a unique belt

elegant and sovereign

TECHNICAL DATA

drive system. The result? Any introduction of vibrational energy is quickly reduced and the platter is immediately damped

DRIVE UNIT

3 Synchron motor, electronically regulated, Power-decoupled, adjustable

BEARING

Highly precise roller burnished TIDORFOLON bearing

and quieted. We have thought through every process possible to fabricate this potentially perfect part - the same depth of

The NOVUM represents an entirely and fundamentally

thought and execution that we embody in each part of the

new way of looking at turntable design. We left no

total design of the NOVUM.

stone unturned to create a stunningly beautiful loo-

THE MOTOR We at Acoustic Signature believe that the motor

king table capable of enormous sonic performance.

system for a turntable should have enough force and inerti-

The NOVUM is manufactured with our new revoluti-

al energy to obtain proper platter speed but not influence it

onary ‘24 Silencer Platter’ design, one of the most

during rotation. We reached that goal by using a European

significant features and improvements in our turn-

made Synchronous motor with our own State of the Art mo-

table designs. The platter is driven by 3 integrated

tor controller. Motors sit beside a cone-shaped sub-platter

hidden motors which drive a heavy sub platter. The

propelled by this 3-motor drive system. The 3 internal drive

NOVUM is designed and built for exceptional music

motors run by its own electronic controller, called the Alpha-

reproduction, outperforming turntables which de-

DIG. It is a brand new design where fully digital output stages

mand much higher price tags.

and a quartz locked technology is employed.

THE PLATTER Our 2” thick solid turntable platter is made

THE BEARING Our Tidorfolon bearing allows anyone with

of aluminum with a total of 24 Acoustic Signature “Silencer”

an eye for the extraordinary to instantly recognize how this

inserts. The platter is fabricated from a very soft alloy to

hand-tuned slide bearing has been perfectly formed to guide

optimize its periodic resonance, and is coated on the lower

the platter with approximately no clearance and likewise no

POWER SUPLY

96 to 260V

face with resonant-damping material. The Silencer-Platter

friction or sound. Our Tidorfolon bearing is valued and admi-

DIMENSIONS

development target was clearly defined; total elimination of

red by fans and experts all over the world for its precision and

any resonance or vibration due to introduction of airborne or

its legendary reliability. It is always manufactured with great

width 700mm depth 480mm high 210mm ca. 36kg depending on extras odered

coupled acoustic energy. This new platter design rests on

love for detail and precision in accordance with the best fine

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mechanical tradition.

Wolfram-Carbid-ball

CHASSIS

Resonance-optimised mass chassis with 3 adjustable feet, very soft alloy for low resonance.

PLATTER

High precision plate made of aluminium, 5 cm thick, 15 kg with 24 Silencer modules double isolated.

SPEED RANGE with motor electronic

WEIGHT FARBEN

33 1/3 RPM

silver

45 RPM

black

THUNDER the sound in purest form

TECHNICAL DATA THE PLATTER Our 2” thick solid turntable platter is made

DRIVE UNIT

Synchron motor, electronically regulated, Power-decoupled, adjustable

BEARING

Highly precise roller burnished TIDORFOLON bearing

of aluminum with a total of 24 Acoustic Signature “Silencer” inserts. The Silencer-Platter development target was clearly defined; total elimination of any resonance or vibration due

Thunder is designed and built for exceptional music

to introduction of airborne or coupled acoustic energy. The

reproduction, outperforming turntables selling for

result? Any introduction of vibrational energy is quickly re-

much more. A plinth of nearly 1.8 inch thick solid

duced and the platter is immediately damped and quieted.

aluminum chassis forms the base of the turntable,

THE MOTOR At Acoustic Signature we believe that the mo-

on which up to three arm attachments can be fit-

tor system for a turntable should have enough force and in-

ted for either 9“ or 12“ tone-arms of any design or

ertial energy to obtain proper platter speed but not influence

manufacture. The turntable base has been designed

it during rotation. We reached that goal by using European

for optimum solidity, while the large footprint of the

made Synchronous motor located to the left of the platter,

table generates even more stability to increase the

with our own State of the Art motor controller. As we have

weight concentration at the base of the turntable.

designed the drive unit to be separate from the chassis, the-

Flawless surface quality and presentation combined

re is no direct contact which avoids transfer of any vibration

with the latest technology and user flexibility.

into the turntable.

THE DESIGN More ways to amaze. The new Thunder is a

THE BEARING Our Tidorfolon bearing allows anyone with

consequent developed new design. It‘s all combined with

an eye for the extraordinary to instantly recognize how this

the award-winning performance, elegance, convenience and

hand-tuned slide bearing has been perfectly formed to guide

POWER SUPLY

comfort that have made the mass turntable Series so suc-

the platter with approximately no clearance and likewise no

WEIGHT

cessful. Get ready to experience of the Thunder Series - now

friction or sound. Our Tidorfolon bearing is valued and admi-

perfectly suited to your own unique style. Perfect surface

red by fans and experts all over the world for its precision

quality combined with the latest technology and flexibility.

and its legendary reliability. It is always manufactured with

Wolfram-Carbid-ball

CHASSIS

Resonance-optimised mass chassis with 3 adjustable feet, very soft alloy for low resonance.

PLATTER

High precision plate made of aluminium, 5 cm thick, 15 kg with 24 Silencer modules double isolated.

SPEED RANGE with motor electronic

COLOR

33 1/3 RPM

45 RPM

96 to 260V ca. 41 to 46kg depending on extras odered

silver

black

great love for detail and precision in accordance with the best fine mechanical tradition.

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STORM

MK2

in a platter weight of over 24 pounds!

You can select the standard platter with 8 Silencers or

DRIVE UNIT

upgrade to our 24 Silencer version which is a real masterpiece. This high mass platter in combination with the

exorbitant sound performance

TECHNICAL DATA

achieve even better results. The 2 inch thickness results

BEARING

smooth running Tidorfolon bearing is only one of the many

an unparalleled musical experience and turntable performance in its price range.

THE MOTOR At Acoustic Signature we believe that the

62 pounds and provides all the advantages that

motor system for a turntable should have enough force

true high mass turntables can deliver. STORM Mk2

and inertial energy to obtain proper platter speed but not

offers rock solid and tuneful bass, a stable and

influence it during rotation. We reached that goal by using

focused midrange, clear and detailed high fre-

European made Synchronous motor located to the left of

quency reproduction – producing a sound-stage

the platter, with our own State of the Art motor controller.

that delivers both natural delicate musicality and

As we have designed the drive unit to be separate from

great authority. Of course, STORM MK2 also has

the chassis, there is no direct contact which avoids trans-

Wolfram-Carbid-ball

CHASSIS

Resonance-optimised 45mm mass chassis with 3 adjustable feet, very soft alloy for low resonance.

PLATTER

High precision machined 12 kg alloy platter 50mm thick incorporating 8 Silencers.

SPEED RANGE with motor electronic

very low mechanical noise courtesy of our unique

fer of any vibration into the turntable.

Tidorfolon bearing design, and an externally posi-

THE BEARING Our Tidorfolon bearing allows anyone with

tioned motor, run by our BetaDIG regenerative po-

an eye for the extraordinary to instantly recognize how

POWER SUPLY

wer supply to ensure perfect rotation of the new

this hand-tuned slide bearing has been perfectly formed

DIMENSIONS

platter. We think it looks pretty cool as well!

to guide the platter with approximately no clearance and

WEIGHT

THE PLATTER The Storm Mk2 comes with a precisely

likewise no friction or sound. Our Tidorfolon bearing is

manufactured Aluminum platter which includes 8 Si-

valued and admired by fans and experts all over the world

lencer modules to dampen resonances. It is produced out

for its precision and its legendary reliability. It is always

of a solid piece of soft Aluminum to maximize resonant

manufactured with great love for detail and precision in

behavior. The platter is additionally coated underneath

accordance with the best fine mechanical tradition.

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Highly precise roller burnished Tidorfolon bearing

unique reasons why the Storm MK2 excels, and provides

The new STORM Mk2 turntable weighs in at nearly

with a specialized high efficiency damping material to

Synchron motor, electronically regulated, Power-decoupled, adjustable

COLOR

33 1/3 RPM

45 RPM

230V or 110V width 489mm depth 358mm high 170mm ca. 29 to 35kg depending on extras odered

silver

black

TRIPLE X Retro meet´s Future

TECHNICAL DATA ve Aluminum platter. The sandwich is precisly made by

DRIVE UNIT

using lasers cutting and flexible glue. This is a perfect fit for the Tidorfolon bearing holding the platter and the exchangeable arm boards.

We at Acoustic Signature built excellent turntab-

THE PLATTER The Triple X comes with a precisely ma-

les - real mechanical masterpieces. The Triple X

nufactured Aluminum platter. He is produced out of a

was designed to offer a classic product to mu-

solid piece of soft Aluminum to improve his resonance

sic lovers looking for a more and traditional de-

behavior. The platter is additionally coated on the back

sign. Beside his elegant look the Triple X is full

side with a high damping material to get great results.

of modern technologies and idea´s. It comes with

The thickness of 50mm gives him a weight of 11 kilo-

a sandwich design of the plinth made from steel

gram. You can select from a platter without Silencers, an

and Aluminium and wood. This clever arranged

8 Silencer platter or our 24 Silencer version which is a

sandwich results in high internal damping and

real masterpiece.

BEARING

high precision TIDORFOLON Bearing rollerbushed and paired with axle

Wolfram-Carbid-ball

CHASSIS

vibration damped Sandwich Chassis, 3 height adjustable feets

PLATTER

high precison platter made of aluminium, 5cm height.

11kg weight. Also available as 8 Silencer Version and 24 Silencer Version.

great sonic performance.

THE MOTOR We at Acoustic Signature believe that a

THE DESIGN More ways to amaze. The new Triple X is

motor system for a turntable should have enough ener-

a consequent developed new design. It‘s all combined

gy to speed up the platter but not influence him during

with the award-winning performance, elegance, con-

rotation. We reach that aim by using a European made

venience and comfort that have made the mass turn-

Synchronous motor with our own State of the Art motor

table Series so successful. Get ready to experience of

control.

POWER SUPPLY

the Triple X Series - now perfectly suited to your own

THE BEARING The bearing is the heart of every turn-

WEIGHT

unique style.

table. At the base of the bearing, we use our specially

THE DRIVE SYSTEM At the new Triple X we combine a

developed ‘high-tech’ material TIDORFOLON.

massive sandwich plinth of 70mm with a 50mm massi-

1 Synchronius motor, electronically regulated fully mains decoupled adjustable, BetaDIG Motor electronic, external power supply

SPEED RANGE with motor electronic

COLOR

33 1/3 RPM

45 RPM

96 to 260V AC ca. 49 to 51kg depending on extras.

black white makassa / white schwarz / white makassa / black

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CHALLENGER strong challenger

MK3

motor Electronic Beta DIG provides perfect speed stability and easy operation. The carefully made Aluminum

TECHNICAL DATA DRIVE UNIT

platter is another part which makes the sound of a Challenger Mk3 so outstanding for his price class.

The Challenger turntable weighs in at 23kg, to

THE PLATTER The Challenger Mk3 comes with a pre-

offer you our statement entry level high mass

cisely manufactured Aluminum platter. He is produced

turntable. With this Challenger design, we bring

out of a solid piece of soft Aluminum to improve his re-

together one of the most sophisticated external

sonance behavior. The platter is additionally coated on

drive and power supply drive systems, with a

the back side with a high damping material to get great

massive high mass 50mm thick platter, supported

results.

BEARING

high precision TIDORFOLON Bearing rollerbushed and paired with axle.

Wolfram-Carbid-ball

CHASSIS

vibration damped Chassis, 3 height adjustable feets, soft alloy for low resonance.

PLATTER

high precison platter made of aluminium, 5cm height. 9kg weight.

by a solid 40mm thick chassis.

THE MOTOR We at Acoustic Signature believe that a

THE DESIGN More ways to amaze. The new Challenger

motor system for a turntable should have enough ener-

Mk3 is a consequent improvement of the former design.

gy to speed up the platter but not influence him during

It‘s all combined with the award-winning performance,

rotation. We reach that aim by using a European made

elegance, convenience and comfort that have made the

Synchronous motor with our own State of the Art motor

SPEED RANGE

mass turntable Series so successful.

control. This engine system is absolute stable in his ro-

with motor electronic

THE DRIVE SYSTEM At the new Challenger Mk3 we

tation speed and in combination with the digital control

combine a massive Aluminum plinth of 40mm plate with

easy to use and reliable. The Challenger Mk3 can handle

a 50mm massive Aluminum platter. This is a perfect fit

up to 3 Motor at the same time.

for the Tidorfolon bearing holding the platter and the

THE BEARING The bearing is the heart of every turn-

exchangeable arm boards. Arms are placed around the

table. At the base of the bearing, we use our specially

plinth and they are easy adjustable. A new fully digital

developed ‘high-tech’ material TIDORFOLON.

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1 Synchronius motor, electronically regulated fully mains decoupled adjustable, BetaDIG Motor electronic, external power supply

33 1/3 RPM

45 RPM

POWER SUPPLY

230V

WEIGHT

ca. 21 to 25kg depending on extras

COLOR

silver

black

BARZETTI

thick CNC milled MDF chassis forms the attractively designed base unit of this turntable, within which the motor and motor electronics are housed, along with the lower bearing housing and tone arm mount.

TECHNICAL DATA

THE CHASSIS The new Barzetti combines a combination

optica optical delicacy delic

of a 2” high density wooden plate covered with a piano finish. The 10 layer piano finish is extremely attractive, and is identical with the finish one would find on an expensive

DRIVE UNIT BEARING

1 Synchronmotor, elektronic controlled High Precision TIDORFOLON Bearing II

piano. This finished plate is a perfect support structure for

The Barzetti makes a stylish statement, with soft

the Tidorfolon platter bearing and the exchangeable arm

curved faces and corners. Crafting this highly engi-

boards.

neered turntable into an object of true beauty and

THE PLATTER The Barzetti comes with a precisely ma-

while still built for high quality music reproduction

nufactured Aluminum platter. It is produced out of a solid

was our goal. And it was accomplished in the Bar-

piece of soft Aluminum to improve its resonant behavior.

zetti – which offers beauty and a very high level

The platter is additionally coated on the underside with a

of performance for a turntable in its price range.

specially formulated high damping material to get great

It features a newly designed 1.4 inch thick solid

results. The platter thickness of 1.3 inches gives the plat-

turntable platter made of aluminum, weighing in at

ter a weight of over 14 pounds.

over 13 pounds. Machined with a diamond cutting

THE MOTOR At Acoustic Signature we believe that the

tool ensures a beautiful finish and yields a platter

motor system for a turntable should have enough force

exceptionally well balanced - critical for optimum

and inertial energy to obtain proper platter speed but not

performance.

THE DESIGN The Barzetti is a realization of an aesthetic

influence it during rotation. We reached that goal by using DIMENSIONS European made Synchronous motor in conjunction with WEIGHT

design intended to achieve a modern approach combining

our own State of the Art Alpha-S motor controller.

the award-winning performance, elegance and conveni-

THE BEARING The bearing is the heart of every turntable.

ence of features that have made the Acoustic Signature

At the base of the bearing, we use our specially developed

series so successful. The substantial one piece 1.5 inch

‘high-tech’ material TIDORFOLON.

sintered bronze

CHASSIS

50mm Chassis , height adjustable feets

PLATTER

Aluminum platter 34mm

SPEED RANGE switchable

33 1/3 RPM

POWER SUPPLY

COLOR

45 RPM

230V or 110V width 430mm depth 340mm ca. 11 to 13kg depending on extras

black

white

red

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MANFRED

MK2

timeless, elegant Styling

in expensive piano’s. This is a perfect fit for the Tidor-

The Manfred Mk2 turntable is manufactured using

manufactured Aluminum platter. He is produced out of a

a choice of sumptuous real wood veneers, some-

solid piece of soft Aluminum to improve his resonance

thing you would expect on a high end speaker

behavior. The platter is additionally coated on the back

system rather than an entry level turntable, or

side with a high damping material to get great results.

painted high gloss piano black or white.

THE MOTOR We at Acoustic Signature believe that a

THE DESIGN More ways to amaze. The Manfred Mk2

motor system for a turntable should have enough ener-

is a consequent classic Design to achieve best music

gy to speed up the platter but not influence him during

reproduction. It‘s all combined with the award-winning

rotation. We reach that aim by using a European made

performance, elegance, convenience and comfort that

Synchronous motor with our own Alpha-S State of the

have made the Acoustic Signature Series so successful.

Art motor control.

The substantial one piece 38mm thick CNC milled MDF

THE BEARING The platter bearing is the heart of every

chassis forms the attractively designed base unit of this

turntable and Acoustic Signature have invented a bea-

turntable, within which the motor and motor electronics

ring with the ideal performance characteristics of exact

are housed, along with the lower bearing housing and

fit, extremely low noise, very low friction and long term

tone arm mount.

stability.

folon bearing holding the platter and the exchangeable

TECHNICAL DATA DRIVE UNIT

arm boards.

THE PLATTER The Manfred Mk2 comes with a precisely

THE DRIVE SYSTEM At the new Manfred Mk2 we combine a 38mm high density wooden plate covered with a sumptuous real wood veneers. The alternative available piano finish is extremely perfect made and only to find

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BEARING

1 Synchronius motor, electronically regulated fully mains decoupled adjustable,small Alpha Motor electronic, external power supply high precision TIDORFOLON Bearing rollerbushed and paired with axle.

sintered bronze

CHASSIS

real wood verneer 38mm Chassis, 3 height adjustable feets, external motor

PLATTER

Aluminum platter 34mm

SPEED RANGE with motor electronic

33 1/3 RPM

POWER SUPPLY DIMENSION WEIGHT FARBEN

45 RPM

230V or 115V width 430mm depth 340mm ca. 11 to 14kg depending on extras

black maple

white cherry

WOW XXL For demanding listeners

TECHNICAL DATA This high weight in combination with the smooth running Tidorfolon bearing is one unique reason of the great

DRIVE UNIT

music experience the WOW XXL provides.

THE PLATTER The platter bearing is the heart of every WOW XXL our latest turntable to the family of our

turntable and Acoustic Signature have invented a bea-

German precision-engineered turntables of the

ring with the ideal performance characteristics of ex-

WOW -Series. Music really does matter for us also

act fit, extremely low noise, very low friction and long

at our medium priced handcrafted vinyl-spinner

term stability. The platter bearing axle is manufactured

made in Germany. The proprietary ‚Tidorfolon‘ Be-

from special hardened and precisely grinded steel. The

aring design combined with a 10-year warranty.

bearing housing uses perfectly matched sinter bronze

BEARING

1 Synchronius motor, electronically regulated fully mains decoupled adjustable, small Alpha Motor electronic, external power supply high precision TIDORFOLON Bearing rollerbushed and paired with axle.

sintered bronze

CHASSIS

30mm MDF Chassis with 10mm Alu Cover, 3 height adjustable feets

PLATTER

Aluminum platter 34mm, 8 Silencer, 7,4 kg

THE DESIGN Stunning Design with stainless steel

inserts which are self-lubricating. Our bearing design is

buttons perfectly arranged on a 10mm massive Alumi-

developed to ensure a smooth run and tight fit of the

num plate all together bonded to a 25mm high gloss

axle.

wooden-Plinth.

THE MOTOR We reach that aim by using a European

THE DRIVE SYSTEM The WOW XXL comes with a pre-

made Synchronous motor with our own State of the Art

cisely manufactured Aluminum platter. He is produced

motor control. This engine system is absolute stable in

out of a solid piece of soft Aluminum to lower his re-

his rotation speed and in combination with the digital

sonance behavior. The platter is additionally coated on

control easy to use and reliable.

POWER SUPPLY

the back side with a high damping material to get great

THE BEARING Here we have ultra-tight tolerances and

WEIGHT

ca. 17kg

results. 8 of our legendary Silencer modules are added

our Tidorfolon bearing is lifetime maintenance free.

COLOR

silver

to the thick aluminum platter to finally damp any reso-

We trust in this Bearing so it´s covered with a 10 year

nances. The thickness of 34mm gives him a weight of

product warranty. The WOW XXL has exchangeable arm

7.4 kilogram. This high weight in combination with the

boards. So the mounting of nearly every 9 inch arm is

smooth running Tidorfolon bearing is one unique reason

no problem.

SPEED RANGE with motor electronic

33 1/3 RPM

45 RPM

100V to 260V

black

of the great music experience the WOW XXL provides.

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WOW XL a magnificent success

TECHNICAL DATA easy operation. The carefully made Aluminum platter is another part which makes the sound of a WOW-XL so

DRIVE UNIT

1 Synchronius motor, electronically regulated fully mains decoupled adjustable,BetaDIG electronic, external power supply

BEARING

high precision TIDORFOLON Bearing rollerbushed and paired with axle.

outstanding for his price class.

THE PLATTER The WOW XL comes with a precisely maWOW XL our newest turntable to the family of our

nufactured Aluminum platter. He is produced out of a

German precision-engineered turntables. Music

solid piece of soft Aluminum to improve his resonance

really does matter for us also at our medium level

behavior. The platter is additionally coated on the back

handcrafted vinyl-spinner made in Germany. The

side with a high damping material to get great results.

proprietary ‚Tidorfolon‘ Bearing design combined

The thickness of 34mm gives him a weight of 6.4 kilo-

with a 10-year warranty.

gram. This high weight in combination with the smooth

THE DESIGN More ways to amaze. The new WOW XL

running Tidorfolon bearing is one unique reason of the

is a consequent improvement of the WOW design. It‘s

great music experience the WOW XL provides.

sintered bronze

CHASSIS

10mm massive Aluminium and 25mm Woodenplinth, 3 height adjustable feets, internal motor

PLATTER

high precison platter made of aluminium, 34mm height.

6.4 kg weight.

all combined with the award-winning performance,

THE MOTOR We at Acoustic Signature believe that a

elegance, convenience and comfort that have made

motor system for a turntable should have enough ener-

the WOW Series so successful. Get ready to experience

gy to speed up the platter but not influence him during

the WOW XL Series - now perfectly suited to your own

rotation. We reach that aim by using a European made

unique style. Perfect surface quality combined with the

Synchronous motor with our own State of the Art motor

latest technology and flexibility.

control. This engine system is absolute stable in his ro-

THE DRIVE SYSTEM At the new WOW XL we combi-

tation speed and in combination with the digital control

ne a high density wooden plate with a 10mm massive

easy to use and reliable.

POWER SUPPLY

Aluminum plate as a sandwich construction. This is a

THE BEARING The platter bearing is the heart of every

WEIGHT

ca. 15kg

perfect fit for the Tidorfolon bearing holding the platter

turntable and Acoustic Signature have invented a bea-

COLOR

silver

and the exchangeable arm boards. Around the massi-

ring with the ideal performance characteristics of exact

ve plate there is a highly polished campfer made by

fit, extremely low noise, very low friction and long term

a state of the art natural diamond. A new fully digital

stability.

motor Electronic provides perfect speed stability and

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SPEED RANGE with motor electronic

33 1/3 RPM

45 RPM

100V to 260V

black

WOW Look, Feel, Fun Highlight

TECHNICAL DATA THE DRIVE SYSTEM At the new WOW we combine a high density wooden plate with a 3mm massive Acrylic

DRIVE UNIT

plate as a sandwich construction. This is a perfect fit for the Tidorfolon bearing holding the platter. A new fully

Our new turntable WOW was designed and engi-

digital motor Electronic provides perfect speed stability

neered to achieve outstanding performance far

and easy operation.

beyond the expectations of an affordably-priced

THE PLATTER The WOW comes with a precisely manu-

turntable. Excellent build quality, reliability and

factured Aluminum platter. He is produced out of a solid

ease of use combined to make a product which

piece of soft Aluminum to improve his resonance beha-

will offer a lifetime of musical enjoyment. By

vior. The platter is additionally coated on the back side

omitting unnecessary gimmicks, Acoustic Signa-

with a high damping material to get great results. The

BEARING

1 Synchronius motor, electronically regulated fully mains decoupled adjustable,BetaDIG electronic, external power supply high precision TIDORFOLON Bearing rollerbushed and paired with axle.

sintered bronze

CHASSIS

3mm Acrylic Top Cover and 25mm Woodenplinth, 3 height adjustable feets, internal motor

PLATTER

high precison platter made of aluminium, 24mm height. 4.5 kg weight.

ture was able to concentrate the manufacturing

thickness of 24mm gives him a weight of 4.5 kilogram.

costs on the high quality parts necessary for ac-

THE MOTOR We at Acoustic Signature believe that a

curate LP reproduction.

motor system for a turntable should have enough ener-

THE DESIGN Ways to amaze. The new WOW is a con-

gy to speed up the platter but not influence him during

sequent transformation of the retro design. It‘s all com-

rotation. We reach that aim by using a European made

bined with the award-winning performance, elegance,

Synchronous motor with our own State of the Art motor

convenience and comfort that have made the WOW Se-

control.

ries so successful. Get ready to experience the WOW

THE BEARING The platter bearing is the heart of every

Series - now perfectly suited to your own unique style.

turntable and Acoustic Signature have invented a bea-

POWER SUPPLY

Perfect surface quality combined with the latest tech-

ring with the ideal performance characteristics of exact

WEIGHT

ca. 10kg

nology and flexibility.

fit, extremely low noise, very low friction and long term

COLOR

black

SPEED RANGE with motor electronic

33 1/3 RPM

45 RPM

230V or 110V

white

stability.

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TONEARM

TA-9000 of aluminum. The tubes are combined with hundreds of connecting elements. The tubes are bound together tightly by more than 700 pads.

These are designed to be similar to tree branches and are arranged around the inner tube in a spiral. This is all manufactured as one con-

It gets better and better

tinuous piece without spaces. In this way, both tubes are very stiffly joined to each other. To sum it up, this is an unprecedented arm tube.

To date, it accomplishes the unaccomplishable requirements for a light-weight, extremely stiff yet simultaneously damping tube. Perfect for every pickup. Perfect for our top of the line tone arm TA-9000.

Yet another tone arm? Or why do we manufacture our own tone

THE BEARING

arms? Our first tone arm, the TA-1000, is a complete success.

enough ball bearings. However, tone arms have a very tricky peculi-

Even with this, one supposes there are already

Its sound quality combined with it standard-setting production quality was the incentive and confirmation that we were on the right path. Now we will up the ante. We have created the next generation in precision tone arms.

THE TA-9000 TONE ARM

As always, when we develop a

product, we test the conditions for an exceptional product with optimal functionality and then begin in accordance with our development budget. There were no financial limitations for the TA-9000 – we could draw on unlimited resources. The objective was to rethink everything for which an optimal solution did not yet exist on the market.

arity. A tone arm should guide the needle flawlessly and not ot create ould not any friction – neither horizontally nor vertically. At best, it should

THE RESULT

An innovative tone arm tube and highly precise,

minimal pre-loaded ball bearings for the vertical and horizontal axes

utually. present any bearing clearance or friction. This does not work mutually.

If there is clearance, then there is friction and vice versa.

guarantee that the TA-9000 follows the pickup demands, guiding it perfectly and ensures reading every groove on a vinyl record precis-

THE SOLUTION

ely. It sounds easy – until one considers the details.

avement comes from the US specialist Timken. Timken, in fact, ma-

The ball bearing for horizontal and vertical mo-

nufactures the ultra-precise bearings for astronautics. We personally

THE ARM TUBE

The tone arm tube on a tone arm should be as

select ours. Only the best of what is delivered make it into the TA-

stiff and light as possible and, at the same time, damping. Until now

9000. These bearings, are then meticulously adjusted and incorpo-

this has been impossible. Either it was stiff and light like carbon but

rated always from the same experienced specialist. Even here, we

without any type of damping and with a tendency towards resonan-

attempt to achieve the demand for zero clearance and zero friction.

ces within listening frequency. Aluminum tubes and magnesium die

We provide both bearings with a little bit of pre-stress that elimina-

casting were relatively stiff but heavy and also hardly damping. Or

tes clearance and nevertheless maintains extremely low friction. Zero

it was made of esoteric mixtures and material combinations which

clearance means the needle is optimally guided in the groove and

were rumored to have tremendous properties until tested. A true so-

can read any information perfectly. The internal cabling consists of a

lution that verifiably combined all the conflicting features did not yet

continuous pure silver cable that leads from the pickup pins to the 5

exist.

pin connecter positioned in the arm shaft.

For a long time we have researched, tested, listened, measured and

Likewise, a external pure silver phono cable is supplied. The counter

begun again. The resulting product has compensated for all the hard

weight is manufactured in brass. It can be fine-adjusted on a thread.

work. A tone arm tube like this has never been produced before. The

The TA-9000 Arm is available in 9 and 12 inch versions. The mounting

two tubes are externally conical but internally round. Both are made

hole pattern is SME compatible.

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TA-9000 12 Zoll

TA-9000 9 Zoll

TECHNICAL DATA Length Cartridge balance range Zero Point inner DIA

9 inch

10 inch

12 inch

4 g - 22.0 g

4 g - 22.0 g

4 g - 22.0 g

61.0mm

61.0mm

61.0mm

121.0mm

1 121.0mm

121.0mm

Pure Silver internal and external Wire

Pure Silver internal and external Wire

Pure Silver internal and external Wire

1.50 m

1.50 m

1.50 m

Overhang

15

16,2

12,56

Total length

252

270,2

330,66

Effective length

237

254

318,1

pivot to stylus)

222 mm

237,8 mm

295,6 mm

Tilt Angle

22.00 째

21,60 째

17,30 째

SME compatibility

SME compatibility

SME compatibility

Singal Cable

Distance (Distance from

Tonarm mounting

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TONEARM perfect guided instruments

TA-1000

THE CABLE

when you consider that the signals of a

pickup are very small you can well imagine, any interruption and each solder joint makes the signal worse. So we have gone for the cabling of the TA 1000, to a Teflon insulated 6N copper cable which is continuously from the cartridge pins to the RCA plug. Without any interruption - in one

Since our start in 1996 we have received enquiries about to-

piece. For customers who like to try different cables the TA

nearms for use with our Acoustic Signature turntables. We

1000 is also available with 5 pin connector in the arm shaft.

have had to recommend the finest arms from other manufacturers. After almost 20 years in which we have exclusi-

AZIMUTH

vely manufactured turntables we now added a new division.

pensate the possible misalignments of the diamonds and he-

Since October 2014, we produce our own tone arms. Fine me-

rewith do a proper adjustment of the angle. Many tone arms

chanic instruments produced to highest standards exclusive

do not have this possibility. At the TA 1000 it can be done very

made in Germany. Why tone arms?

comfortable and the solution is also very rigid and solid so we do

To set up a pickup perfect it is required to com-

not lose sound quality. At the end of Armtube shortly before the In recent years, the number of providers of affordable tone

Bearing there is a adjustment option. For this you simply open

arms declined steadily and existing arms were regularly get-

3 small screws and then the arm tube can be swivel for Âą 5

ting more expensive. The result is the TA 1000. A precisely

degrees so the angle can be adjusted perfect for each cartridge.

manufactured prtecision-bearing tone arm. The TA 1000 is

If these screws are again tightened the arm tube sits stiff and

available in 3 lengths 9 inch, 10 inch and 12 inch.

perfectly adjusted.

THE BEARING

For the horizontal and vertical bearings only

use precision miniature bearings from the German manufacturer SKF. They are very expensive but manufactured to highest quality level. They are carefully selected. The precision bearings are ultra-precisely adjusted during the production process. The bearings are added with minimal pre pressure for zero backlash to achieve a minimum friction and maximum stability.

THE ARMTUBE

When it comes to arm tubes - 2 mutually

exclusive conditions need to be combined. Maximum stiffness and low resonance achieved by internal damping. Very stiff materials are hard and therefore very susceptible to resonances.

On the other side Low-resonance materials are not stiff enough.

The solution is a Dual carbon tube. The two pipes are joined by connecting elements. This creates a very rigid tube but still having a high damping and resonance poverty and it is also very light weight.

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End to End direct wire.

From cartridge pin to RCA Plug.

High End 6N Copper cable, Teflon insulated.

5 Pin Plug version also available.

High Precision Azimuth - Adjustment

Preloaded precision Bearings

cartridge adjustment with only one screw

Azimuth fine adjustment Dual Carbon armtube Tube in Tube, ultra rigid, High internal damping.

TECHNICAL DATA Length Cartridge balance range Zero Point inner DIA

9 inch

10 inch

12 inch

4 g - 22.0 g

4 g - 22.0 g

4 g - 22.0 g

61.0mm

61.0mm

61.0mm

121.0mm

121.0mm

121.0mm

1.50 m 6N

1.50 m 6N

1.50 m 6N

Overhang

15

16,2

12,56

Total length

252

270,2

330,66

Effective length

237

254

318,1

pivot to stylus)

222 mm

237,8 mm

295,6 mm

Tilt Angle

22.00 째

21,60 째

17,30 째

Total weight

895 gr

910 gr

950 gr

Rega compatibility

Rega compatibility

Rega compatibility

Singal Cable

soft sliding arm-lift

Distance (Distance from

Tonarm mounting

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TANGO

ULTIMATE

LOAD

a real sound enhancer

for Rega Tonearms

Great sounding Phono Preamp for MM and MC with up to 68dB

CNC turned record weight. Available in 3 colors: Silver or black

Gain

anodized or high gloss non anodized

GRIP

Weight 280gr.

VTA

Mk3

the perfect Contact

for Rega Tonearms

Easy to use record clamp. Available in 3 colors: Silver or black

Perfect accessory to adjust the height of Rega tonearms without

anodized or high gloss non anodized

removing them Adjustment possible from 0.5 up to 3.5mm for

Weight: 315 gr.

set 1 and up to 6.5mm with Set 2. posssible in steps of 0.5mm Adjustment possible

Spares for Rega Tonearms

Our bubble level

Our out of center weight lowers the center of gravity

Dual axis bubble level. Easy and precise leveling for turntables

Can be used on thee regular rega arms. Wei Weight 100gr.

in one step.

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SILENCER

it tracks the groove, causing vibration in the whole Vinyl record.

This leads to ‘micro’ miss-tracking of the cartridge, when picked up by the needle alongside the actual signal you want from the track, with a very small time delay between the two. The Silencers in the platter absorb some of this unwanted vibration

Since we invented the ‘Silencer Platter’ in 2000 we have con-

and improve the sound reproduction dramatically.

tinuously improved the performance results and have now

The second source of vibration is air waves hitting the platter

achieved platter damping that is unbeaten by any other pro-

and turntable body from your loudspeakers whilst you’re liste-

duct. The gold plated Silencers are of course visually attrac-

ning to music. Your cartridge/stylus doesn´t care where move-

tive and make the Acoustic Signature turntables even more

ment comes from, be it the grooves or other vibrations. Your

desirable than without them but good looks

cartridge simply produces an electrical sig-

was not the reason to implement them into

nal when vibrating and all vibrations coming

our products.

through the turntable will result in unwanted

The Silencers absorb and reduce vibrations

signals, resulting in a loss of detail resolution

whilst the vinyl disk is playing and you are lis-

and imaging from your precious vinyl records.

tening. So, where do the vibrations come from,

The Silencers absorb these unwanted vibra-

that we so wish to remove from the platter?

tions, leading to a huge improvement in sound

There are several sources. First, the cartridge

fidelity, improving your listening experience.

needle itself, playing a record causes vibrations and resonance in the vinyl, due to the

To give you an idea how much the Silencers

movement of the needle tracking the record

will improve the listening experience, we have

groove. It’s easy to check by simply turning

conducted tests in an independent laboratory

the volume down on your amplifier, you can still listen to the

on two identical platters, one with and one without eight si-

music directly from the needle/vinyl with your ear close to it.

lencers fitted. The results are dramatic.

The needle is actually putting vibration back into the record as

Here you see the ringing of an Aluminium Platter. A peak at about 2.2kHz and multiples up to 15KHz. The peaks are more than 80 dB louder than a damped platter!

Here you see the result with 8 Silencers in the same Aluminium Platter, Virtually all resonances and peaks are removed. The Silencers dampen the resonances more than 80 dB.

Here we show the resonance decay over time; the ‘ringing’ of an un-damped aluminium platter. The resonance decays over more than 200ms and During that time they influence your Sound.

Here you see that with 8 Silencers in the platter, resonance decay takes less than 20ms, just 1/10th the time of an undamped platter; and proves that with Silencers the platter vibration has very little influence on the cartridge signal.

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