Acoustic Signature Double X Turntable - w/ New HANA ML Perfectly Calibrated

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General:
Gorgeous and incredibly built turntable from Acoustic Signature. Finished in striking Makassar veneer with a gloss coating. Fitted with the very impressive TA-2000 Tonearm. Included is a very high quality tonearm cable from Audioquest. 

The turntable is in good condition all around, and would match equality as well in a vintage or modern setup. It will include its power supply, plus a brand new Hana ML Moving Coil cartridge perfectly calibrated using our refined 12 step process. 

Original MSRP:
Double X turntable is $5495,
9" TA 2000 tonearm $2795

New Hana MH Cartridge $1200

From Acoustic Signature:
- Quiet AC-motor with external, super stable multi-voltage power supply
- Integrated digital motor controller
- Innovative AVC-system level 1 (Anti-Vibration Control)
- Ultraprecise, extremely rigid and robust DTD®-bearing with diamond-coated spindle (Dura Turn Diamond® Bearing)
- Exclusive Silencer technology for effective reduction of platter vibration
- CLD technology (Constraint Layer Damping) for improved resonance behavior
- Optimized multi-sandwich chassis for higher rigidity and better acoustic properties
- 3-point setup with special gel-damped feet

SkyFi Cosmetic Notes:
Light scratching is present on the tonearm mounting ring. Overall very good condition.

Brand Background:
Acoustic Signa­ture was foun­ded in 1996 in Suessen (district of Goep­pingen, Baden-Wuert­tem­berg). Just one year later mana­ging director and chief developer Gunther Frohn­hoefer presen­ted the first Acoustic Signa­ture high-mass turn­table from his own manu­facture, thus gaining world­wide reco­gni­tion and a repu­tation as an inno­vative company. With the expan­sion of its product portfolio which now also inclu­ded tone­arms and analog acces­sories, Acoustic Signa­ture estab­lished itself as a fixed value in the inter­natio­nal high-end market – with distri­bution part­ners on all five continents.

Ownership:
Single Owner

Connections:
Phono output w/Ground

General Sound:
Smooth, uncolored, undistorted natural and clean

Cosmetic Condition:
8/10 = Very Good. Excellent front faceplate, one minor flaw on chassis side or top. See our detailed rating description here.

Working Condition:
Working perfectly and calibrated on our custom turntable calibration stand.

Included:
Turntable, Tonearm, Phono Cartridge, Power Supply and Phono Cable.

Packing:
Will be packed using our highly developed in-house process and custom packing materials.Specs:
Bearing: TIDORFOLON
Base: 65 mm, MDF + steel + aluminium
Platter: 50 mm, aluminium
Rotational speed: 33 1/3, 45 rpm
Power supply: 100 V – 260 V AC

Dimensions:
17″ x 13″ x 6″

Weight:
53 lbs.

Link to Manual:
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Recommended Cables:
Kimber Kable - Phono Interconnects

Kimber Kable - Flagship Phono Interconnects

Testing Process:
First we try to identify any mechanical issues, particularly in the tonearm bearings. We check for freedom of movement or any resistance on both the horizontal and vertical range. There is a quick test for this which involves placing the table on its front edge and allowing the arm to swing freely like a pendulum. We then make any adjustments necessary to achieve minimal resistance and sometimes adjust the bearing pressure. On gimbal tonearms we inspect the cone tip with a magnifier.

We then assess the platter speed using one of several methods, the most accurate being playing a test tone on a test record and measuring the frequency output with a frequency counter or oscilloscope. We also utilize test equipment to measure the wow and flutter to ensure it is within spec. We do this for all speeds available for that particular model (33 RPM, 45 RPM, 78 RPM).

Adjustments are then made to achieve proper speed which will vary depending on the turntable's drive design. Some require an adjustment of an internal or external potentiometer, some will require a pulley or motor adjustment. We also inspect the platter bearing to ensure it is properly lubricated, keeping in mind that some bearings don't require lubrication at all

We then inspect the power supply and address any issues with overworked capacitors, particularly on Linn and later Thorens machines which tend to need attention.

On fully mechanical vintage tables like the Thorens TD-124 and Garrard 301/401 we will go thought the entire mechanism. Then replace any worn parts and lubricate all components necessary to ensure smooth operation, speed change, and low mechanical noise. 

When fitting a new phono cartridge we will go through our detailed calibration process which can involve as many as 12 steps depending on the tonearm design. We perform this work on our custom turntable calibration rig which was developed in-house.

Some of these steps include:
• Pivot to Spindle Adjustment
• Tracking Force
• Anti-Skate
• Tonearm Height
• Lifter Height
• VTA (Vertical Tracking Angle)
• Azimuth
• Stylus Distance and Overhang

We then do a critical listening test using our test records and our test system to ensure proper sonics.