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Bergmann Audio Magne Turntable system
Highend system
Magne Turntable system – Highend Airbearing turntable and lineair tracking airbearing tonearm.
Magne Turntable system
Magne means “strength”. In Nordic mythology Magne is the super baby, son of Thor, the God of Thunder, and when he is three days old he is so strong that he can lift a dead giant away from his father, who is pinned underneath. Magne is one of the few Gods, who survive Ragnerok, the nordic armageddon, and rebuilds the new world.
Airsupply
The air pump must deliver an even, clean and dry air flow. The impulses from the pump are absorbed in an encapsulated reservoir. This results in an even airflow to the air bearing and tonearm. The air supply is mounted with a filter, which prevents dust particles in entering the system. This filter is replaceable when necessary. The pump is an oil free, long life unit, which do not require much maintenance.
Linear tracking airbearing tonearm
In the design of the tonearm, we stay to our idea of simplicity: As few parts and assemblies as possible, to avoid resonances. The armtube is traditional for Bergmann tonearms- well considered construction in few parts, made as a double tube construction, with damping in between the tubes. All parts are assembled by 2 component epoxy – simple and vibration free design to secure as pure and coherent reproduction. The tonearm wire is- as usual in Bergmann tonearms- in one lenght from cartridge clips to the connector. These minimalistic design features makes an optimum signal transmission, from the stylus tip to the phono stage, and leads to an unmatched transparent and spaciousness sound stage with the right timbre and musical informations. Counterweight is decoupled from the arm- again to avoid any resonances. In addition, the set-up of the tangential tonearm is entirely uncomplicated, and probably the easiest tonearm to set up.
Dealers selling Bergmann Audio near you
Authorized dealers for Bergmann Audio Magne Turntable system
- Supreme Acoustic Systems — in-store — Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (website)
- Audio Extreme — in-store — Kowloon, China (website)
- Audio Gallery — in-store — Las Rozas de Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain (website)
- Audio Magic — online and in-store — Preston, Victoria, Australia (website)
- CruzeFirst Audio — United States (website)
- Doug Brady hifi — online and in-store — Warrington, England, United Kingdom (website)
- Freak Control — in-store — Be'er Sheva, South District, Israel (website)
- Hi Notes — in-store — Durham, North Carolina, United States (website)
- Hifi Link — in-store — Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (website)
- Jordan Acoustics — in-store — Christchurch, England, United Kingdom (website)
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The Bergmann Magne delivers exceptional clarity, pitch solidity, and a strikingly low noise floor, with air-bearing engineering that gives the linear-tracking arm effortless groove control. Audiophilia and StereoNET United Kingdom both praise its stable, focused, highly neutral presentation, making this a serious reference deck for listeners who want precision without fuss.
Pros
- Extremely stable, precise sound with outstanding pitch control and a very low noise floor.
- Air-bearing platter and linear-tracking arm provide effortless tracking and strong groove authority.
- Elegant, solid construction with practical usability features like speed trimming and adjustable setup.
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Cons
- Best suited to medium-to-low compliance cartridges, with warmer cartridges suggested for the best tonal balance.
- Setup and leveling are sensitive and demand careful adjustment.
- A faint hum can appear with some cartridges, especially higher-impedance moving magnets.
Sound Quality
95/100
Weighted average of sub-criteria below.
Overall Sound
96/100
Reviewers consistently describe the Magne as exceptionally clear, precise, neutral, and musically convincing. StereoNET calls it a reference product with 'exceptional clarity and precision,' while Audiophilia praises its 'superlative' presentation, rock-solid images, and lifelike staging and timbre.
Speed Stability
98/100
Speed behavior is one of the strongest areas in the coverage. StereoNET says speed stability is 'outstanding' with 'not a hint of wobble or pitch fluctuation,' and Audiophilia links the air-supported bearing to 'exceptional speed stability.'
Tonearm Performance
97/100
The linear-tracking air-bearing arm is repeatedly praised for near-frictionless motion and extremely secure tracking. Reviewers note 'virtually friction-free' glide, 'quite astonishing' groove control, and clean handling of demanding passages without fuss.
Noise Isolation
94/100
The Magne’s air bearing and very dead plinth yield an extremely low noise floor. One reviewer says there was 'no transmitted motor/bearing noise whatsoever,' while others describe very low LP noise and excellent resistance to vibration and resonance.
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Build Quality
95/100
Construction is described as elegant, solid, and highly engineered, with a dead plinth and substantial materials. Reviewers highlight the thick plinth, tactile matte finish, and the overall impression of a carefully executed, practical luxury product rather than mere visual showmanship.
Features Usability
91/100
For a purist high-end deck, the Magne is unusually well appointed: electronic 33/45 switching, fine speed adjustment, VTA/overhang/leveling adjustments, and a user-replaceable filter are all called out positively. The setup and day-to-day operation are described as easy and not fiddly, though it remains an advanced, specialized design.
Value for Money
86/100
At around £10,950 / CAD$18,000, this is clearly expensive, but reviewers frame the cost as justified by the performance and long-term ownership appeal. The language is not bargain-oriented, but it is strongly supportive: 'deservedly so,' 'lifetime' turntable, and a benchmark-level product that avoids buyer’s remorse.
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