TA-7000 NEO
Welcome to the absolute world class of tonearms! With its carbon armtube, its special inner construction, the ball bearings used in space technology, the high-purity silver wiring and last but not least the famous manufacturing quality of Acoustic Signature, the TA‑7000 NEO is one of those tonearms which are rather limited by the choice of the cartridge or turntable. In short: The 9-inch and 12-inch versions of the TA‑7000 NEO are made to be paired with the very best cartridges and turntables.
TA-7000 NEO in silverblackgold
Special features:
- Tonearm with 3D-damped carbon armtube
- Super-low resonance, extremly rigid and conical shaped tube design
- Available as 9″ and 12″ version
- Optimal tracking results due to pre-tensioned high-precision ball bearings
- Better rigidity and smooth operation due to stainless steel tonearm axis design
- Internal high-purity silver wiring (4N)
- Supplied with external Audioquest 5-pin phono cable (1.5 m, RCA or XLR)
- Counterweight made of brass
- Optional headshell made of massive titanium
- Adjustable VTA & azimuth
- Anti-skating knob
- SME-type mounting versions
- 5-year warranty (with registration)
Ball bearings that set standards
The pre-tensioned high-precision ball bearings of the TA‑7000 NEO originate from space technology and set a benchmark in terms of precision and low friction.
Innovative 3D armtube
The TA‑7000 NEO features a super-rigid, conically shaped carbon armtube with internal 3D damping. Thanks to this extremely sophisticated design, the tonearm offers virtually no surface for unwanted resonances.
Thought out down to the smallest detail
The cranked, low-resonance headshell is firmly connected to the TA‑7000 NEO’s armtube – the perfect ‘docking station’ for top-of-the-line cartridges!
Flawless workmanship
The finest materials in combination with innovative material symbioses and Acoustic Signature’s renowned manufacturing quality make the TA‑7000 NEO one of the best tonearms in the world. It is available in various finishes to match the look of your turntable.
Technical data
| Available sizes: | 9″ version, 12″ version |
| Length: | 289 mm (9″ version), 358 mm (12″ version) |
| Effective length: | 239.3 mm (9″ version), 309 mm (12″ version) |
| Mounting distance (from pivot to center of platter): | 222 mm (9″ version), 295.8 mm (12″ version) |
| Total weight: | 678 g (9″ version), 687 g (12″ version) |
| Effective mass: | 10.2 g (9″ version), 13.9 g (12″ version) |
| Tilt angle (depends on cartridge): | 23,9° (9″ version), 12.1° (12″ version) |
| Overhang: | 17.3 mm (9″ version), 13.2 mm (12″ version) |
| Cartridge balance range: | 4 to 16 g |
| Mounting: | SME style |
| Armtube: | 3D-damped carbon armtube |
| Signal cable material: | High-purity silver wiring (4N) |
| Phono cable: | 1.5 m phono cable by Audioquest |
| Connectors: | 5-pin to RCA or XLR/ground connector |
Available finishes
| Tonearm: | Black (anodized, optional: counter weight 24K gold-plated), Silver (anodized), 24K gold-plated; Optional: massive titanium headshell upgrade |
| Armtube: | Carbon |
Package contents
- TA-7000 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.
World class
The TA-7000 NEO mounted on the new Ascona NEO turntable in silver finish. The tonearm has a cutting-edge performance, made for the best turntables.