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Acoustic Signature RE Montana Neo
In the planning phase of the Montana NEO, we have decided to put all our knowledge and innovative technologies into an absolutely world class high mass turntable with compact dimensions. After intensive development work, we can now present an extremely attractive and flexible performer that has exceeded our own expectations and is absolutely unrivaled in its price range!
Acoustic Signature Technologies and Innovations
Acoustic Signature turntables have always been distinguished by their use of pioneering technologies. Our developments include the ‘Silencer’ and our CLD (Constraint Layer Damping) technologies which reduce platter and cabinet resonances to groundbreaking minimal levels. Our AVC (Automatic Vibration Control) technology lowers the vibrations inevitably caused by motor rotation to a barely measurable level. Our Tidorfolon® bearing distanced commercially available bearing constructions with a level of noise and friction that approached zero and with its maintenance-free design.
But innovation knows no standstill: For the NEO series all our highly acclaimed achievements were examined by the Acoustic Signature team with regard to their potential for improvement. In this process we have left no stone unturned and pushed the limits of what is technically feasible. This resulted in even more effective Silencer, CLD and AVC technologies and a brand new bearing design with diamond-coated spindle – the Dura Turn Diamond® Bearing (DTD®), which leaves the famous Tidorfolon® bearing behind in terms of precision and robustness.
The Acoustic Signature AVC technology
(Automatic Vibration Control)
Every rotating motor generates vibrations which are transmitted to the chassis and platter. To minimize these effectively the vibrations must be ‘balanced’. Our AVC technology is able to measure the resulting distortions in real time and automatically adjusts the phase shifts to the motor signals. This digitally monitored corrective measure ensures a drastic reduction in vibrations, especially with multi-motor concepts. Read More
The Acoustic Signature CLD technology
(Constraint Layer Damping)
Our Constraint Layer Damping technology (CLD) helps minimizing sound-quality affecting vibrations so that the cartridge can track on a ‘quiet’ turntable surface without resonance-related impairment. In addition to the Silencer technology, this is achieved by unique sandwich platter constructions and particularly sophisticated material mixes. Read More
The Acoustic Signature DTD® bearing
(Dura Turn Diamond® Bearing)
The bearing is the heart of every turntable. With the new, maintenance-free Acoustic Signature Dura Turn Diamond® bearing, we have succeeded again in minimizing the unavoidable noise level caused by the mechanical movement of the bearing. At the same time a spindle with a diamond-like hard surface reduces the friction coefficient by 60 (!) percent – optimal conditions for world-class sound! Read More
Special Features:
- 3 integrated, completely insulated AC-motors
- External digital motor controller DMC-20 with super stable multi-voltage power supply and innovative AVC technology level 3 (Automatic Vibration Control)
- Ultra precise, extremely rigid and robust DTD® bearing with diamond-coated spindle (Dura Turn Diamond® Bearing)
- Exclusive silencer technology with 24 silencer modules for platter vibration reduction
- Massive aluminum chassis with CLD technology (Constraint Layer Damping) for significantly improved resonance behavior
- RPM-regulated double belt drive with speed fine adjustment for the sub-platter
- Integrated control panel
- 3-point setup with special gel-damped feet
- Prepared for up to 2 tonearms
- Up to 2 adjustable arm boards for 9 to 12 inch tonearms
- 15-year warranty (with registration)
MSRP: Starting at $36,995
Technical data
AC-motors: | 3 |
Drive system: | RPM-regulated double belt drive with speed fine adjustment for the subplatter |
AVC: | Level 3 |
Speed range: | 33 1/3 RPM and 45 RPM |
Power adapter: | External digital motor controller DMC-20 with super stable power supply (100 V – 260 V AC, 50 / 60Hz.) (WxDxH: 24 x 22 x 6cm; 2.6 kg) |
Control panel: | Integrated |
Bearing: | High-precision Dura Turn Diamond® bearing |
Tone arm base: | Up to 2 adjustable armboards 1 designed to fit to customers tonearm 1 empty armbase (with a closed top) |
Tone arm compatibility: | 9 to 12 inch |
Maximum number of tone arms: | 2 |
Platter: | Aluminum anodized 310 x 50 mm / 13 kg), with Silencer modules |
Silencer: | 24 |
Chassis: | 65 mm aluminum alloy |
Feet: | 3 height-adjustable gel-damped aluminum feet |
Dimensions (WxDxH): | 430mm - 16.92" x 430mm - 16.92" x 170mm - 6.69" |
Weight: | 37 kg - 81.5lbs |
Available finishes
Chassis and platter: | Black (anodized), silver (anodized) or bi-color |
Silencer: | Polished brass, optional: 24 carat gold-plated or polished chrome |
Package contents
- Montana NEO chassis with integrated armboards
- Platter
- Subplatter
- External power supply DMC-20
- External control panel
- Patch cable RJ45 blue
- Patch cable RJ45 red
- 3 drive belts
- Tool set
- Carbon mat
- Gloves
- Instruction manual