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Kuzma Stabi R & options
Stabi R is a very compact turntable made from a solid block of aluminium with an internal (built in) electronic power supply. Drive is provided through a DC motor and a proprietary, non flexible drive belt.
The main platter is a constrained sandwich design consisting of three layers ( aluminium – acrylic - aluminium) in order to minimise vibration and maximise the damping effect of the platter itself and that of the LP. The ruby ball minimises friction and noise within the thrust bearing and is supported on a special low noise compound material.
One of the crucial design features of the new Stabi R is an unsurpassed degree of versatility and flexibility with regard to multiple tonearm installations. It is possible to use up to 4 (four!) tonearms around the main platter.Further, a variety of colours and a wood finish are available as options.
Wing with armboard: Available various tone arm cut-outs
Arm holder and balcony: Available only with Kuzma cut-out- NEW from 210131- available for other arms- it is called Arm holder multi- fixed with M10 screw.
Stabi R base: you could fit it into your own DIY plinth. See for more details in Manual section below.
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Professional Reviews 89/100
Nicely Roasted
Sound Quality
90/100
Build Quality
93/100
Features Usability
89/100
Value for Money
83/100
The modular Stabi R & options feels built for serious analogists: a 36 kg, unsuspended platform with an 8 kg platter, inverted ruby-ball bearing, and fine speed adjustment. hi-fi+ and Audiophilepure highlight its calm, practical flexibility, from quick arm swaps to effortless long-term setup confidence.
What Reviewers Are Saying
Pros
Massive, carefully engineered build gives the deck a solid, reference-grade feel.
Highly flexible armboard system makes arm or cartridge changes fast and practical.
Fine speed adjustment and electronic motor control support confident playback setup.
Ideal as a fit-and-forget platform for listeners who value usability as much as engineering.
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Cons
The review coverage says little about explicit sonic character, so the tonal personality is not strongly described.
Its modular design and pricing place it firmly in high-end territory rather than bargain-value buying.
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 90/100
Reviewers present it as a serious, well-executed deck rather than a flashy one, with the emphasis falling on competence and flexibility more than obvious sonic fireworks in the text provided. There is no strong criticism of the musical result, but the reviews also say little directly about tonal character, dynamics, or spatial performance.
Overall Sound
90/100
The reviews do not give a long, detailed sound description, but nothing in the coverage suggests a compromised musical result. The available comments stay positive and practical, implying a high-quality platform that is intended to let the cartridge do its work cleanly.
Speed Stability
91/100
The deck offers 33/45 with fine speed adjustment and an electronic DC-motor supply, which points to careful speed control. The reviews do not report pitch drift or instability, so the evidence supports confident, trouble-free operation rather than a heavily qualified result.
Tonearm Performance
88/100
The reviews support flexible arm mounting and easy swapping of armboards, but they do not actually praise the tonearm’s bearings, tracking, or refinement. That means the evidence is strongest for compatibility and practical setup freedom, not for exceptional arm performance itself.
Noise Isolation
89/100
The turntable is a heavy, unsuspended design with a substantial platter and chassis, and the reviews do not flag hum, rumble, or vibration problems. At the same time, there is little direct discussion of background blackness or isolation under real-world conditions.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
93/100
Reviewers and specs both point to a very substantial, carefully made machine: 36 kg total mass, an 8 kg aluminium/acrylic platter, and an inverted ruby-ball bearing. The modular construction is presented as deliberate and serious, with nothing in the reviews suggesting sloppy execution.
Features Usability
89/100
Usability is helped by the electronic supply, fine speed adjustment, and practical armboard system, which make the deck adaptable and straightforward to live with. The reviews support the idea of a very flexible platform, but they do not show a particularly rich feature set beyond that core modularity.
Value for Money
83/100
At a starting price of £7,500 and with the reviewed configuration rising well into high-end territory, this is clearly a major investment. The reviews describe a serious, adaptable product, but they do not explicitly make a strong case that it is a standout bargain against peers at the price.
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- The Audio Association — in-store — Anaheim, California, United States (website)
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- A/V Solutions — in-store — Pleasanton, California, United States (website)
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- Artisan Fidelity — in-store — Dyer, Indiana, United States (website)
- Audio Solutions - AU — online and in-store — Mascot, New South Wales, Australia (website)
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