Maximus NEO
What is the reference product for other manufacturers is the starting point turntable for Acoustic Signature. The Maximus NEO, the successor of the popular Maximus, already performs at a level that leaves many so-called ‘flagships’ behind!
Maximus NEO in silverblackbi-color
Special features:
- Quiet AC-motor with external, super stable multi-voltage power supply
- Integrated digital motor controller
- Innovative AVC technology level 1 (Automatic Vibration Control)
- Ultraprecise, extremely rigid and robust DTD® bearing with diamond-coated spindle (Dura Turn Diamond® Bearing)
- New and 30 % larger, resonance-reducing aluminum alloy chassis with aluminum platter
DTD® bearing
The Maximus NEO benefits from the brand new, ultraprecise and extremely rigid and robust DTD® bearing (Dura Turn Diamond® Bearing).
AVC technology
The Maximus NEO is equipped with one integrated AC-motor and RPM-regulated double belt drive with speed fine adjustment as well as the AVC technology Level 1.
Integrated control panel
The control panel of the hand assembled Maximus NEO is integrated into the massive aluminum chassis and operates the digital motor controller.
Aluminum chassis
Special material-mixture and CLD technology: The new resonance-reducing aluminum alloy chassis with aluminum platter is 30 % larger compared to his successor.
Test report
“The southern German analog specialist presents a turntable that has a thought-out design down to the smallest aspects and is manufactured exquisitely. The dynamically gripping and at the same time finely differentiated sound with compact, accurately ordered spatial imaging corresponds to the flawless finish in its finesse.”
(Test with TA-500 NEO & MCX2)
Stereo
07/2021
by Matthias Boede
Technical data
| Characteristic | Feature |
|---|---|
| AC-motors: | 1 (integrated) |
| Drive system: | RPM-regulated double belt drive with speed fine adjustment |
| AVC: | Level 1 |
| Speed range: | 33 1/3 RPM and 45 RPM |
| Power adapter: | External power supply (100 – 260 V AC / 24 V DC) |
| Control panel: | Integrated |
| Bearing: | High-precision Dura Turn Diamond® bearing |
| Tone arm compatibility: | 9 inch tonearms |
| Maximum number of tone arms: | 1 |
| Platter: | Aluminum anodized (Ø 300 x 34 mm / 5,8 kg) |
| Silencer: | – |
| Chassis: | 30 mm massive aluminum chassis |
| Feet: | 3 height-adjustable gel-damped aluminum feet |
| Dimensions (WxDxH): | 415 x 315 x 120 mm |
| Weight: | ca. 18 kg |
Available finishes
| Components | Finish |
|---|---|
| Chassis and platter: | Black (anodized), Silver (anodized) oder Bi-color |
Package contents
- Maximus NEO chassis
- Platter
- External power supply
- Power cord
- 2 drive belts
- Bearing oil
- Leather mat
- Gloves
- Instruction manual
Warranty
- 15 year warranty for registered products manufactured after October 2020.
Calm set up
The 18 kilo Maximus NEO rests on a three-point setup with special developed gel-damped and height-adjustable feet.