AVM Rotation 2.3 Turntable /Soundsmith Otello Cartridge

Description

About this product:
Proprietary Nine-Inch Tonearm, Powerful Belt-Drive Motor, and Servo Control Combine with German Engineering to Turn AVM Rotation R 2.3 Turntable into an Audiophile Jewel
Discover the liquid highs, propulsive pace, and midrange glow that accompany reference-quality vinyl playback with the
AVM Rotation R 2.3 belt-driven turntable
.
Handcrafted in Germany
with meticulous attention to fit and finish, Rotation R 2.3 features specially engineered parts and a refined approach to circuitry. One look at Rotation R 2.3's illuminated low-resonance acrylic platter, brushed aluminum finish, and bespoke tonearm tells you it far outperforms assembly-line decks. And that's before you even hear the sound.
The opposite of boring and ordinary, Rotation R 2.3 stands as a
technically innovative, one-of-a-kind turntable
that will cause you to fall deeper in love with your favorite records. For starters, no other turntable comes with its
gimbal-mounted nine-inch tonearm
. That's because it's created and manufactured in-house for exclusive use by AVM. Anchored to a super-damped 1.46-inch HDF plinth, the tonearm touts incredibly precise tracking ability and compatibility with a wide range of cartridge styles.
From a control standpoint, Rotation R 2.3's
33/45RPM push buttons engage an innovative servo circuit that corrects speed fluctuations
that frequently reduce tonal accuracy and cause lesser turntables to sound sluggish and homogenized. Further combining form and function, Rotation R 2.3's gorgeous aluminum plinth casing arrives strategically damped to reject unwanted room vibrations. As a result, you'll hear focused,
three-dimensional soundstaging as well as exceptional transient clarity
.
Devoted to the entire analog picture, company founder Udo Besser and his engineering team believe a turntable should be more than just a technical appliance – and that it should serve as an object d'art that gives you pleasure every time you see it. In service to that mission, the
blue lights that illuminate the acrylic platter come with three brightness settings
and can be completely shut off, depending upon personal taste and room decor. Height-adjustable feet, a removable hinged dust cover, and an external power supply complete a component true to AVM's "Masterpiece" series designation.
"[The Rotation R 2.3 is] for those who want smooth, sweet mids, big bold bass and the essence of the music in play... This turntable will give you all of the information you want and need but it won't then stand there with a PowerPoint explaining each element of the music in detail."
– Paul Rigby,
The Audiophile Man
“[If] you like the looks, you’ll probably also like the sound.”
– Michael Fremer, Stereophile
"For a reasonable amount of money, you get a clever and powerful sounding turntable that can easily compete with the best in its class."
– Andreas Günther,
Lowbeats
"The R 2.3 convince[s] visually, technically, and sonically in every respect."
– Thomas Schmidt,
HiFi Test
SKU:
UTRA1522333
Warranty:
This unit comes with a 45 day Music Direct warranty.
What's Included:
Factory packing, power supply, interchangeable plugs (3x), counterweight, anti skate weight, 45 adaptor, additional weight, allen keys (3x), dust cover, feet (4x), platter, counterweight, stylus guard, phono cable, manual, sub platter, drive belt.
Notes:
7/10 condition, with a ding on the front right corner.  Overall condition of the rest of the turntable is excellent, and still presents quite well.  All functions tested, and the table performs perfectly.  Otello has roughly 200 hours on the cart, and is in great shape.
Specifications:
Nominal speed: 33/45 rpm
Speed variance:
33rpm: ± < 0.15%
45rpm: ± < 0.13%
Wow and flutter:
33rpm: ± < 0.12%
45rpm: ± < 0.10%
S/N Ratio: -70 dB
Downforce range:
0 - 35 mN
0 - 3.5 grams
Counterweight:
120g for cartridges 5 – 9.5g
158g for cartridges 9.5 – 18.5g
Effective tone-arm mass: 13.5g
Head-shell: 0.5" (12.7mm) standard
Mounting distance: 212mm (platter-tonearm base, Linn standard mount)
Effective tone-arm length: 230mm
Overhang: 18mm
Power consumption:
5W max
0.3W standby
Voltage: 15 V DC/1.6 A (100-240 V AC, 47 - 63Hz)
Dimensions (WHD): 18.2" x 13.8" x 6.1"
Weight: 18.7 lbs.
Shipping Policy:
If you require shipping to Alaska, Hawaii, or Puerto Rico, please contact us first before making an offer.
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