SOTA MOONBEAM TURNTABLE
- Series II Turntable with S100 Tonearm
The function of any turntable is
simply to rotate a record at a precise speed with a total absence of extraneous
vibration and noise. However, during the record playing process, every part of a
turntable is subject to a variety of internally and externally caused
vibrations. To deal effectively with the distortions caused by these vibrations,
each distortion-generating mechanism must be addressed and resolved if it
is to achieve the goal of bringing you closest to the musical experience.
At SOTA, turntable design has been
carried to its logical conclusion with the most comprehensive, scientific
approach to identifying all the universal variables that undermine pure signal
retrieval. By acknowledging and resolving these issues, SOTA turntables achieve
unmatched level of neutrality and accuracy and have rightly garnered their
position as one of the world's best.
What sets the SOTA Moonbeam apart
from other turntables?
Almost every other turntable in
production today uses an aluminum or aluminum-alloy platter.
Unfortunately, aluminum lacks internal damping. SOTA has taken an entirely
different approach to the MOONBEAM platter design. The platter utilized on the
MOONBEAM is made of special high-density polymers. The MOONBEAM utilizes a
heavy, 3/8" thick Plexiglas platter. An interface mat is added for
the best possible record-to-mat interface.
And because of the
energy-dissipative property of polymers, various types of polymer materials are
used throughout the MOONBEAM, not only for the main platter, but also for the
sub-platter and bearing cup assembly. The Spindle/Bearing Assembly of the
MOONBEAM is a state-of-the-art design, and one of the keys to its outstanding
performance. Once again, SOTA has turned to the performance advantage of
polymers. The bearing cup is manufactured of a high-tech material called
Turcite. Turcite is a Teflon-impregnated, self-lubricating polymer
designed specifically for ultra-precise bearing applications, and is ideally
suited to the turntable spindle/bearing function.
The Drive System of the MOONBEAM
consists of a high-density polymer sub-platter driven by a 24-pole AC
synchronous motor originally designed for ultra-precise computer use. The
motor drives a precision-ground, low-tension belt which provides a
vibration-free drive system for the rotating assembly of the turntable.
The MOONBEAM and COMET are equipped for both 33 and 45 RPM.
The Chassis and Cabinet Damping
System of the MOONBEAM continue the design theme of isolation from noise and
spurious vibrations. Environmental isolation means isolating the moving
platter from all the physical and mechanical disturbances (footfalls, room
resonances, air-borne waves) that ultimately disrupt the retrieval of groove
information. The MOONBEAM accomplished this task by way of a monolithic, massive
internally dampened cabinet, which effectively isolates the turntable system.
Additionally, special energy-absorbing leveling feet are utilized and
incorporate a proprietary visco-elastic polymer pad to damp vibrations.
Easy Set-up and Versatility
Each SOTA turntable is designed to
be set-up quickly and simply so that it can perform at levels achieved in the
lab or reviewer tests. The MOONBEAM turntable includes SOTA's VLMT tonearm,
a static-balance, straight-tube, fixed head design utilizing internal damping
and precision cone and ball race bearings. The tonearm offers adjustable
anti-skating, damped cueing, and can accommodate a wide range of cartridges.
The MOONBEAM turntable package comes
with a dustcover.
To complete the turntable system, LP Tunes will include for FREE an
Audio-Technica AT95E cartridge, a moving magnet phono carridge
renowned for its superb musicality and fine detailing. This is a $79.00 additional value yours free exclusively
from LP Tunes.
Each Sota turntable employs the same
concept of comprehensive design and handcrafted excellence. It is manufactured
to provide years of dependable musical enjoyment from the treasures in your LP
collection.
Specifications
| Turntable |
| Rumble |
less
than -65 unweighted
(10cm/sec @ 1000Hz) |
| Wow
& Flutter |
less
than 0.1% (DIN 45-507) |
| Transmission |
Belt
drive |
| Bearing |
Polished
shaft on hardened chrome steel ball in Turcite spindle sleeve |
| Speeds |
33-1/3
and 45 RPM |
| Weight |
18
lb |
| Dimensions |
6"H
x 17-1/2"W x 14"D |
| Tonearm |
| Type |
Static
balance, fixed head |
| Effective
Length |
228
mm |
| Cartridge
Weight Range |
4
- 10.5 grams |
