TA-10000 NEO
Our most innovative design ever developed. The use of ultra tight tolerance, bespoke bearings that are DLC treated to make them ultra durable, and further reduce friction by over 50 % compared to any other high class bearing in the market. Our DLC bearings are simply the best in terms of precision, low friction and innovative vibration-absorbing material. A symbiosis that has been thought out through to the smallest and most intricate detail. Resolving the contradiction between stiffness and lightness in movement making the TA-10000 NEO the ultimate partner for the ultimate turntables.
Our brand new approach to height adjustment (VTA) on the fly is free of the negative effects, that the construction of movements have. We ensure the superb sonic qualities of the TA-10000 NEO are not negatively influenced by comfort features.
TA-10000 NEO (top image: 12 inch, bottom image: 9 inch) in silverblack
Special Features:
- Tonearm with extensively damped multi-structure aluminum armtube
- Available as 9″ and 12″ version
- Perfect tracking results due to frictionless, pre-tensioned high-precision ball bearings, DLC covered
- Better rigidity and smooth operation due to NEO stainless steel tonearm axis design
- Internal high-purity silver wiring (4N)
- Supplied with external Atlas Equator 5-pin phono cable (1.5 m, RCA or XLR)
- VTA adjustment on the fly possible
- Adjustable azimuth, with gearbox direct behind the headshell
- Anti-skating adjustment by tension
- Counterweight made of brass with extra fine adjustment and clamping
- SME-type mounting versions
- 5-year warranty (with registration)
Outstanding bearing
The TA‑10000 NEO has new pre-tensioned high-precision ball bearings that are DLC treated. This leads to ultra durability and reduces the friction further by over 50 % compared to any other high class bearing.
Headshell & Wiring
There is a gearbox directly behind the TA‑10000 NEO’s newly designed headshell that allows an easy adjustment of the azimuth. All internal wirings are made of high-purity silver (4N).
New VTA adjustment
The TA‑10000 NEO’s construction allows adjustments on the fly by the VTA knob.
Perfect craftsmanship
The new TA‑10000 NEO sets the bar higher once again when it comes to precision, low friction, innovative vibration absorbing materials as well as the build quality.
Test & Awards
“It is almost like listening to a great tape machine, without the tape hiss. Coming this close to the sound of a mastertape (or dub of same) is quite an accomplishment. As I’ve repeatedly noted in reviews, the sound of the mastertape is as close as we can get to the absolute, whether the engineer/producer/artist’s aim was to capture a life-like semblance of acoustic instruments in a real space or an entertaining mix of acoustic and electronic instruments in a studio. The TA-10000 NEO … makes the absolute sound more consistently available to the ear than any other tonearm I’ve reviewed or owned.”
The Absolute Sound
10/2025
by Jonathan Valin
TA-10000 NEO receives Product of the Year Award 2026 and Golden Ear Award 2025
Acoustic-Signature’s new TA-10000 NEO ist honored in The Absolute Sound’s January issue as Product of the Year 2026 as the Tonearm of the year. It was as well previously awarded in the September 2025 issue with the “Golden Ear Award 2025“. Each year, The Absolute Sound writers recommend components that stand out from the competition for a Golden Ear Award. This selective list includes long-time references as well as new favorites.
“…The TA-10000 Neo achieves a level of neutrality and resolution I’ve simply never heard before with other tonearms. … Indeed, it not only makes old records sound new; it also breathes life and light into the presentation…”
Absolute Sound
09/2025
by Jonathan Valin
Technical data
| Available sizes: | 9″ version, 12″ version |
| Length: | 347 mm (9″ version), 416 mm (12″ version) |
| Effective length: | 239.3 mm (9″ version), 309.0 mm (12″ version) |
| Mounting distance (from pivot to center of platter): | Mounting distance (from center of platter to center of VTA-tower): 212 mm (9″ version), 287 mm (12″ version) Distance from center of platter to vertical arm axis: |
| Total weight: | 1,300 g (9″ version), 1,330 g (12″ version) |
| Effective mass: | 14.8 g (9″ version), 15.2 g (12″ version) |
| Tilt angle (depends on cartridge): | 23.9° (9″ version), 18.1° (12″ version) |
| Overhang: | 17.3 mm (9″ version), 13.2 mm (12″ version) |
| Cartridge balance range: | 5 to 16 g |
| Mounting: | SME style |
| Armtube: | Extensively damped multi-structure aluminum armtube |
| Signal cable material: | High-purity silver wiring (4N) |
| Phono cable: | 1.5 m Atlas Equator phono cable |
| Connectors: | 5-pin to RCA or XLR/ground connector |
Available finishes
| Tonearm: | Black (anodized, optional: counter weight 24K gold-plated), Silver (anodized) |
| Armtube: | Aluminum in selected tonearm color |
Package contents
- TA-10000 NEO tonearm
- Counter weight
- Adjustment template
- Phono cable
- Additional weight
- Base mount
- Screws
- Toolset
- Instruction manual
Warranty
- 5 year warranty for registered products manufactured after October 2020.
Our most innovative design
The new TA-10000 NEO has an outstanding innovative design. Acoustic Signature developed this top-end tonearm for the ultimate turntables.