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The turntable pulsating heart is the compact 24VAC synchronous motor whose main feature is its extremely regular rotation, independent from the variations of the mains voltage, given that its speed depends on the mains frequency. The high torque and the rotation speed of 500 rpm actively contribute to the regularity and fluidity of the plate rotation.

101 is a set of mechanical parts in action. The largest internal source of noise and vibrations is the motor that must be isolated as much as possible from all other parts of the turntable. The engine insulation in New Horizon turntables is made by an exclusive mechanical suspension system. Through precision steel springs, calibrated on the suspended weight of the motor and the pulley, the oscillation transmission to the plinth is efficiently blocked.

The rotation motion is impressed on the platter by a transmission belt. The best possible solution was the use of silicone which ensures the most effective energy transfer and has an excellent durability. The one-piece mould belt is so thin that it concretizes the “zero feedback”, virtually decoupling the platter from the vibrations produced by the motor during operation.

One of the Plus Points of the New Horizon turntables is the plate rotation pivot. The perfection of the movement is the result of an accurate project and several prototypes that led to the design of an inverted bearing architecture in three pieces. The supporting structure in chromed steel supports a sphere, which in 101i is made of steel, immersed in an oil bath. The aluminum cap holds the plate and ensures maximum “silence” with a very low friction rotation.

The straight 8,6″ arm is supplied and ready for operation. Equipped with an MM cartridge with carbon stylus and easy to be calibrated on the right reading weight. Also the anti-skating is self-regulated. The aluminum rod ensure the necessary rigidity, letting the cartridge extracting the best sound from the grooves of the vinyl.

101 is a rigid-base turntable. It is essential that the base, or plinth, is able to keep stable the fixing of the fundamental parts of the apparel and to stand opposite to the transmission of vibrations and resonances: our choice at New Horizon is the compressed recycled wood pulp and artificial resins. This material is extremely smooth and heavy and its isomorphic composition works much more efficiently than the solid wood.

The appearance is extremely important: on New Horizon turntables there are only plates in Crystal Methacrylate, laser-cut and finished at the precision lathe. This material with a high specific weight combines the excellent ability to disperse the vibrations kinetic energy to the elegance of a perfect transparency.

New Horizon turntables are interfaced in the best way with all your electronics. A sturdy plate accommodates the gold-plated RCA output terminals and the separate earth connector. The ground connection is not necessary because the 129 has its own particularly effective internal shield.