Kuzma - Stabi XL DC - 3-Speed Manual Turntable

Kuzma - Stabi XL DC - 3-Speed Manual Turntable 

Comes with Threaded Clamp and washers.

The XL DC differs from previous the Stabi XL, XL2, & XL4 turntables by using a special DC motor, a machined plastic belt, and a new power supply which gives uniformly precise drive to the platter. Upgraded platter drive lifts this turntable's performance to a new level.

The base is of solid brass which is clamped together from two pieces and has good damping properties. The main shaft, which is 28mm (1.1") in diameter, is fixed into this base. The platter is a sandwich construction of aluminum and acrylic plates screwed together in a pre-stressed form to damp all unwanted vibration. Hard, non-metallic material is used for the bearing which, together with a ruby ball, is lubricated in an oil pool to provide one-point contact, ensuring minimal vibration and noise. The position of the platter is further stabilized by a sliding non-metal ring, precisely matched to the shaft diameter and immersed in a second large oil pool.

One, single DC motor is mounted via various decoupling elastomers in its own heavy brass tower, minimizing motor noise while maintaining maximum motor torque. Torque is transferred from pulley to sub-platter via the precision machined plastic belt. The electronic power supply generates a frequency-controlled feed to the DC motor.
A heavy threaded brass and acrylic clamp provides additional damping of vibration caused by playback, as well as flattening curved records. The record is pressed securely to the platter-mat, which is a semi-hard combination of rubber and textile. The strobe disc also acts as mat cover.

The tonearm tower is a massive brass unit and the arm-boards can be exchanged to accommodate various tonearms. The mass of the tower gives structural and damping rigidity to the tonearm. The unit allows for VTA adjustment during playback without loss of rigidity or azimuth. The movable part is supported via a linear ball bearing 30mm (1.18") in diameter and 100mm (3.94") in length. This gives firm support while allowing VTA to be changed. Adjustments can be made over a range of 60mm (2.36"), each turn of the knob represents 1mm, precisely. In order to simplify adjustment, a micrometer gives a digital readout over a fine range of 12mm (0.47")
at an exactitude of 0.01mm. These adjustments are repeatable.

The motor tower, platter base, and tonearm tower are standalone items not connected to each other. The turntable's support must handle mass of a 100kg (220.5 lbs).

NOTE: USA sales and shipment only. This product is special order. Turntable does not come with a tonearm. Some Kuzma items ship from overseas, so delivery times may vary. Accordingly, delivery may take 4-6+ weeks. For questions about availability and shipment, please contact Sound Approach.