Turntable Reviews

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Description: Integrated music system with belt-drive turntable, phono preamp, amplification, DSP, DAC, headphone amp, and built-in speakers. 200W total amplification (2 × 70W to woofers; 2 × 30W to tweeters). Acoustic frequency range: 55Hz–30kHz ±3dB (under lab conditions). Turntable motor: 24-pole AC synchronous driven by digitally synthesized 2-speed electronic control. Platter: 12" acrylic with felt mat. Speeds: 33.3/45/78rpm, adjustable ±3%. Wow and flutter: 0.2%. Tonearm: 8.6" single piece, carbon fiber. Phono cartridge: Ortofon 2M Silver. Inputs: Optical (TosLink S/PDIF) up to 24/192; Coaxial digital up to 24/192; Mini-USB (input/ output) 16-bit, 44.1kHz, 48kHz (Mac and PC compatible). Line output: RCA, 1V, variable with volume control; 100Hz high-pass filter @ 24dB/octave when Subwoofer On is selected. Subwoofer output: 1000mV, variable with volume control; 200Hz low-pass filter @ 12dB/octave. Headphone output: 150mW into 16 ohms. Frequency range: 20Hz–20kHz. Power consumption: 24V DC/6A. Standby power consumption: 0.5W.
Dimensions: 18" (446mm) W × 8.5" (215mm) H × 13.5" (356mm) D. Weight: 35lb (15.9kg); shipping, 41lb (18.6kg).
Serial number of unit reviewed: 01461910004.
Price: $1999. Subwoofer, $799; modular stands, $299/$199 each. Warranty: Full refund within 30 days of order date (online; dealer policies may vary) and 2-year parts and labor. Approximate number of US dealers: Five (more coming online); also sold direct.
Manufacturer: Andover Audio, LLC. 15 High Street, North Andover, MA 01845. Tel: (978)775-3670. Web: Andoveraudio.com.