Soulines tt23

As with the tt42 and tt9 turntable models we are again in the "numbers game" of naming the turntable, thus the newest model is the tt23.

Besides personal importance for us, the number 23 holds significance in various contexts, including mathematics (unique properties of the number 23), human biology (23 pairs of chromosomes), religion (Psalm 23) and numerology and astrology (angel number and the number of creativity).

All mentioned properties of the number 23, almost perfectly match the tt23 turntable design principles and performance abilities.

The tt23 is designed upon advanced solutions for our top models. Differently shaped elements, precisely machined and made from the different materials like Cast Acrylic, Derlin (POM-engineering plastic) and aluminum, together form a relatively light, yet highly rigid assembly.

The solid and light construction of the turntable assembly has an important feature of preventing the sound-damaging resonance energy to be stored in the assembly itself; without the excessive mass where the resonances can be stored, they are pretty much channeled out from the assembly itself. The dimensions and shape of the plinth and sub-plinth elements (including the holes arrangements in the elements), were optimized employing Golden Ratio and Fibonacci sequence, thus gaining uniform vibration damping and the reduction of the Moment of inertia in all three planes (along all three axes) to the center of the mass.

Further, tt23 continues our tradition of designing compact high quality turntables which can be considered as an affordable high-end by their performance, but at the same time being extremely user friendly. Set-up of the tt23 is intuitive and straightforward, and does not require any special tools and/or an extensive technical experience.

The platter, 40mm thick and weighing 3.5kg is precisely machined from the cast Acrylic and together with the advanced main bearing ensures smooth rotation and rumble and noise free performance. It has a 1.0mm deep recess carved on the top for the LP record's paper label, thus when LP record is placed on it, it will lay flat. If you are afraid that records will slip when placed straight onto the Acrylic platter, please use the record clamp included with your tt23, the tt Clamp to firmly clamp/press the LP record onto the platter for the superior sound.

Advanced main bearing and solid aluminum arm-board are mounted directly onto the aluminum made sub-plinth which is in turn 3-point coupled (by means of rubber-cork washers of different thickness and diameters) to the main plinth made of cast Acrylic, Derlin (POM) and aluminum in order to maximize the performance and minimize acoustic break through. The motor assembly machined from Derlin (POM) is rigidly mounted onto the main plinth.

Main bearing is of an inverted type with stainless steel top outer cup, brass spindle sleeve and stainless steel spindle, all machined to the highest accuracy and employs Derlin thrust plate. Sub-platter is precisely machined from Derlin (POM-engineering plastic) and it is rigidly secured to the main bearing.

The drive system is built around the same high quality DC motor used in our advanced turntable models; It's electronically controlled, providing an easy operation and fine speed adjustment feature for both speeds (if required). Speed changing and start/stop functions are simple to operate, just toggle (flip) the on/off and 33/45 toggle switches.

The turntable is supported by three adjustable cones machined from Derlin (POM) to allow easy leveling and optimum coupling to the surface that it sits on. Supporting cones are coupled to the main plinth by means of rubber-cork washers of different thickness and diameters, providing better vibration transmitting control.

High quality Soulines KiVi M3 tonearm is included (pre-mounted) with the tt23 turntable, and with the addition of the quality cartridge and phono interconnect cable (tonearm has a standard 5pin DIN socket located at the bottom of the tonearm main pillar) it will form an excellent vinyl LP's replaying system.

The tt23 turntable is supplied with:

- dust cover, the SA Cover, an Acrylic (Plexiglass) made dust cover- record clamp, the tt Clamp- cartridge protractor alignment tool precisely printed on 300gr paper including Baerwald, Loefgren and Stevenson protractors

Please check availability and retail price with your local Soulines distributor/dealer