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New Horizon
Series 200 modellen GD201, GD202 en GD203
Een 24V AC synchroonmotor, een omgekeerd lager,
een ronde siliconen snaar, een stofkap en groot
formaat stelvoeten worden standaard geleverd op
alle New Horizon modellen. Ook zijn alle
modellen voorzien van hoogwaardige vergulde
chassisdelen voor het eenvoudig monteren of
wisselen van de bijgeleverde bekabeling. Kan het
nog mooier, vraag je je af. Jazeker, maak kennis
met de New Horizon 200 Series. Met prijzen vanaf
€ 999,00 zijn deze modellen weliswaar duurder
dan de modellen uit de 100 Series, daar krijg je
echter veel voor terug. Allereerst de vernieuwde
en in eigen beheer gefabriceerde 9” NH95
toonarm, gemaakt van Alumide®, een aluminium
versterkt polymeer met een enorme stijfheid,
hetgeen de klank en werking van de toonarm ten
goede komt. Naast azimuth en antiskating is ook
de vertical tracking angle (VTA of toonarmhoogte)
in te stellen. De GD201 is uitgerust met een
hoge (20 mm) en zware (1700 gram) draaischijf.
De draaischijf is voorzien van een groef die
aflopen van de snaar onmogelijk maakt. De vier
instelbare voeten zijn luxe uitgevoerd en
voorzien van een zeer flexibel en
resonantiedempend materiaal (EPDM). Het model
GD201 is voorzien van een enkele 25 mm hoge in
zijdeglanslak afgewerkte sokkel. Het model GD202
is voorzien van 16 mm hoge sokkel waarin door
middel van vier afgestemde veren de motor is
opgehangen. Hierop is een tweede, akoestisch en
mechanisch ontkoppelde, 25 mm hoge sokkel
geplaatst waarop het lager van de draaischijf en
de vernieuwde New Horizon toonarm zijn
gemonteerd.
Model GD202
Elegance and Power. With their essentiality
turntables of the 200 line give you
unforgettable sensations. Modern turntable
design New Horizon innovates the classic scheme
and combines with high quality finishes and
reliable construction, attentive to the details.
The synergy of the common elements that make up
201, 202 and 203 means that even the smallest
details emerge from the grooves of the vinyl
with the grace and sweetness that only large
analog systems can provide. The plate is made of
transparent methacrylate 20mm thick and reaches
a weight of almost 2kg. This significantly
increases inertia and rotational fluidity to the
advantage of the dynamics of music reproduction.
Pairing with the new New Horizon NH95 9" tonearm,
fully adjustable, enhances detail and clarity to
the listening. A great project that has engaged
us in the search for characteristics of absolute
excellence to extract the soul from our beloved
records. Attention to detail defines New Horizon
turntable greatness: the plinths rest on
technical feet, in three pieces, damping and
adjustable in height. 202: an important
turntable with a complex design: the double base
reduces background noise and multiplies the
sound quality.
HD Double Plinth
The rigid base that is unique in 201 is doubled
in 202. This allows an even more efficient
decoupling of the motor (bigger source of
self-generated vibrations) from the arm and the
needle that is able to read the music only in
the grooves of the vinyl with a very low
background noise caused by the spurious
vibrations. The constructive material is the
same: compressed wood pulp and artificial resins,
known as MDF HD. This material is extremely
smooth and heavy and its isomorphic composition
works much more efficiently than the solid wood.
Synchronous AC motor
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.
Mechanical suspension
202 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.
Belt drive
The transmission of the motion to the plate is
obtained by a special belt in silicone rubber.
The choice of this material ensures the best
energy transfer and an excellent decoupling from
the vibrations produced by the engine during the
operation.
Inverted bearing
One of the strong points in New Horizon
turntables is the plate rotation pivot. The
perfection of the movement is the result of an
accurate project and several prototypes. Today
the piece in production has a sturdy inverted
bearing structure in three pieces of aluminum
and steel that guarantee the maximum “silence”
and a very low rotation friction.
NH95 New Horizon Arm
The plinth houses the brand new 9″ NH95 straight
arm. The movement of this jewel of mechanics is
based on four high precision radial bearings.
The tube is a sandwich of nylon and aluminum
worked to break down the resonances and dampen
the section dedicated to the counterweight. In
addition to the truly progressive proprietary
anti-skating, it offers all the
micro-adjustments possible to take full
advantage of the characteristics of any
cartridge from azimuth to vertical tube
alignment (VTA). The choice of accessories is
completed by the tools necessary for its
adjustment also by a handy sling bar.
Methacrylate platter
The appearance is extremely important: 202 has a
20mm thick laser-cut and precision machined
platter in Crystal Methacrylate. This material
with a high specific weight combines the
excellent ability to disperse the vibrations
kinetic energy, to the elegance of a perfect
transparency.
Output on RCA terminals
New Horizon turntables are interfaced in the
best way with all your electronics. An excellent
insulating material plate accommodates the
gold-plated RCA output terminals and the
separate earth connector.
Feet 5030RD
The New Horizon 5030RD feet enhance the sonic
characteristics of any hifi device by providing
better vibration and resonance isolation.
They are made of Delrin®, steel, low density
natural rubber and HQR compound (Hard Quiet
Rubber), cleaning the system from spurious
vibrations, noticeably improving the acoustic
scene, detail and three-dimensionality.
Specifications
- Turntable System: Double Rigid/Decoupled
Plinths
- Tonearm: 9″ NH 95 arm
- Cartridge: Audio Technica AT-91R
- Drive System: External Silicone Drive Belt
- Motor: Synchronous AC
- Decoupling: Motor by Springs, Arm by Plynth
- Speed: 33 1/3, 45 rpm
- Speed Selection: 20mm / 1,7kg Crystal
methacrylate, Machined
- Platter: Mechanical
- Anti-skating: Real Progressive System
- Size (WxDxH): 450 x 365 x 130 mm
- Weight (Shipping): 9 (10.7) Kg
- Finish: Matt Black or White coating
Included accessories
- RCA Interconnection Cables
- Laptop wired 24VAC / 500mA power supply
- Methacrylate Dust Cover
- Owner Manual
- Cartridge Reference Template
- Anti-Skating Weight
- Arm’s Balancing Weight
- NH Sling Bar
- 2 x Hexagonal Wrench
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