Kuzma XL AIR
The Kuzma XL AIR is a remarkably neutral analogue foundation, engineered to reveal the distinct voice of elite tonearm-and-cartridge pairings with exceptional transparency. Its 120 kg architecture, dual 22 kg platter construction and separate motor and arm towers pursue uncompromised stability, while 33, 45 and 78 rpm support makes this a formidable reference platform for deeply committed vinyl systems.
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Sound Quality
90/100
Build Quality
84/100
Features Usability
78/100
Value for Money
85/100
Pros
Exceptionally neutral, transparent platform that clearly exposes the character of different tonearm and cartridge combinations.
Massive 120 kg construction with separate motor and tonearm towers supports a highly stable, dedicated reference-system installation.
Cons
Requires a separate air-compressor system and considerable installation space, making it less convenient than a plug-and-play turntable.
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What Reviewers Are Saying
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 90/100
The available review finds the XL AIR exceptionally transparent and neutral, making the differing characters of two tonearms unusually easy to hear. Direct comments on pitch precision and mechanical silence are limited, but the reviewer regards the deck as a platform that lets the arm, cartridge and record work with uncommon clarity.
Overall Sound
97/100
Audiophilepure calls it “such a neutral vinyl platform” and says it renders both similarities and differences between arms in the “sharpest focus.” The reviewer concludes that it is doing its job “better than all the rest,” a notably strong endorsement of its transparency and musical honesty.
Speed Stability
82/100
The deck provides 33, 45 and 78 rpm operation, but the review does not directly assess pitch accuracy, wow and flutter, or long-term speed consistency. Its strong overall verdict suggests no audible timing concern in the review system, although this aspect is not specifically explored.
Tonearm Performance
95/100
The platform allowed the distinct “order” of Kuzma’s Air Line arm and the “flow” of the 4Point 14 to come through clearly, rather than blurring their individual qualities. This points to extremely effective support for high-quality arm and cartridge combinations.
Noise Isolation
82/100
The review does not directly discuss motor noise, bearing noise, rumble, footfall sensitivity or acoustic feedback. Its description of sharply resolved arm differences indicates a clean enough presentation not to obscure fine system changes, but dedicated isolation testing is absent.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
84/100
The XL AIR is a highly substantial assembly, specified at 120 kg excluding its power supply and compressor, with separate 22 kg aluminium and bronze platter sections, a dedicated motor tower and a separate tonearm tower. The review does not offer detailed observations on machining, finish quality or long-term durability.
Features Usability
78/100
It offers all three principal record speeds, including 78 rpm, but is a specialist air-bearing design requiring a separate compressor and considerable installation space. This is purposeful high-end engineering rather than a plug-and-play record player, and the review provides little hands-on setup guidance.
Value for Money
85/100
No price was provided, and the available review does not compare the XL AIR’s cost with competing decks. It does, however, describe performance at a level where the turntable allows expensive arm choices to be heard distinctly rather than becoming the limiting factor.
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Specifications
- Mass (total w/o PS and compressor)
- 120 kg
- Platter aluminium- top
- 22 kg
- Bronze platter- lower
- 22 kg
- Base
- 27 kg
- Motor tower
- 7.5 kg
- Tonearm tower
- 14 kg ( No. 1)
- Air pressure
- 4 bars
- Speeds
- 33, 45, 78 rpm
- Dimension- turntable
- 450x 400 x 300 mm
- Dimension-compressor
- 180x410x430 mm
- Compressor mass
- 20 kg - See NOTE above ( XL AIR compressor-model 50D can NOT also supply air for Air Line tonearm)
- Power supply
- 110V or 240 V, 50/60Hz (factory set)
- Finish
- standard laquered brass or RAL mat colours
Manufacturer's Description — Kuzma
XL AIR turntable differs from Stabi XL DC turntable by using air bearing and extra bronze platter having total platter mass of 44 kg. Stabi XL DC can be converted into XL AIR version by using XL AIR kit. Current delivery time is 30-45 days.
NOTE: From Jan 1st, 2020 we supply XL AIR with compressor model 50D.
XL Air turntable is using air bearing compared coventional bearing which allows improvement in two important paramethers in turntable design.
Air bearing have almost zero friction and thus no vibrations in bearing itself thus eliminating noise reaching cartridge.
Second advantage with properly designed air bearing ( not just simple floating on air chusion) is higher load.
Total mass of rotating platter is 44 kg making it more imune to cartridge drag which slows down any platter regardlessof mass and drive. The top platter- same as in XL DC turntable ( 22 kg) is a sandwich construction of aluminium and acrylic plates screwed together in a pre-stressed form to damp all unwanted vibration. Lower bronze platter ( 22kg) is cast and gives good damping properites.
Air bearing requires for function compressed air which is supplied from air supply.
Air supply consist of compressor and air filters. See for details in this manual elsewhere.
Turntable's air bering actually consists from two bearings surfaces. Top surface carries vertical load while cilyndrical hole carries horiontal load. Air bearing has a shaft of 31mm and trust plate of 60 mm.
Air bearing surfaces are made from porous carbon thus having milions of small holes to let air pressure out. This creates more uniform pressure inside bearing's gap of 5 microns with 4bar pressure thus making air bearing stiffer with zero movements.
The base holding air bearing is made from two pieces of solid brass which are clamped together having good damping properties.
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