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The 2024 Munich High End Show: Michael Fremer on New Analog Products
Show coverage from Michael Fremer on new analog products at the 2024 Munich High End Show.
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The Absolute Sound
Show Report / Press
TURNTABLES
Perpetual
Our one tonearm turntable, utilizing advanced resonance technology, manages to achieve a near flagship performance.
- SINGLE-TONEARM PLATFORM
- UPGRADEABLE ARCHITECTURE
- RESONANCE CONTROL
- REFINED VALUE
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Design
Overview
Kronos Audio
Perpetual brings Kronos’ counter-rotational design philosophy into a refined single-tonearm platform, created for listeners who want the essence of Kronos performance in a more accessible configuration.
Our one-tonearm turntable, utilizing Discovery-type advanced resonance control technology, manages to achieve a near flagship performance.
Its architecture focuses on resonance control, drive stability, By adapting key ideas from Discovery, It reveals low-level detail with unparalleled dynamic range, bringing out the true natural character of the recording.
Notes
A single-tonearm Kronos platform inspired by Discovery’s advanced resonance-control architecture.
Designed to deliver high precision, stability, and musical refinement in a more approachable form.
SINGLE-TONEARM PLATFORM · UPGRADEABLE ARCHITECTURE
Critical reception
Press & Endorsements
Selected citations and editorial mentions.
Video Reviews
Written Reviews
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High End Munich 2024 Postscript, Part 1
Analog Planet show coverage from High End Munich 2024 featuring new analog products and the Kronos Perpetual.
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Analog Planet
Show Report / Press
Specifications
Technical Specifications
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Specifications
Technical Specifications
- rotational speed
- 33.3 rpm and 45 rpm
- tonearm length
- 9 inches to 12 inches
- dimensions (inchs)
- 24.5 in (W) x 15 in (D) x 10.5 in (H)
- dimensions (cm)
- 62 cm (W) x 38 cm (D) x 27 cm (H)
- turntable weight
- 115 lbs / 52 kg
- power supply weight
- 25 lbs / 11 kg
- SCPS-P weight
- 23 lbs / 10.5 kg
- crate dimensions (inchs)
- 24.5 in (W) x 17 in (D) x 10.5 in (H), 27.5 in (W) x 17.5 in (D) x 15.5 in (H)
- crate dimensions (cm)
- 62 cm (W) x 43 cm (D) x 33 cm (H), 70 cm (W) x 44.5 cm (D) x 40 cm (H)
- shipping weight
- 180 lbs / 82 kg
- power supply
- dedicated external low-noise linear DC power supply
- ac voltage input
- 110V or 220V factory set
- dc voltage output
- 0 to 5 volt, dual mono cpu controlled, factory calibrated
- drive system
- dual counter-rotating platter architecture
- motors
- DCX precious metal brushes dc motors (qty 2)
- motor mounts
- delrin enclosure, height adjustable
- speed guidance system
- 2 continuous open feedback hall effect
- sensors type
- 2 optical diode I/O and 2 motor tachymeter
- speed accuracy
- adaptive closed-loop monitoring system
- correction cycle
- 60 times / rotation. 0.1% max., 0.05% min.
- platter type
- composite layers with copper and encapsulated, balanced
- platter weight
- 17 lbs (7.7 kg) / platter
- drive
- 2 silicone/viton 2.3 string belts / platter
- compensation pulley
- teflon and chrome steel bearing
- lubricant
- petroleum grease
- service interval
- 3 months (clean and re-grease)
- main bearings
- dual hydraulic isolated inverted sleeve and ball
- shaft type
- ground heat-hardened tool steel
- ball type
- precision ceramic
- lubricant
- 8 ml variable viscosity synthetic oil
- service interval
- 5 years (clean and re-oil)
- suspension
- full floating top suspended
- elastomers
- 317 o-rings, viton/silicone proprietary mix
Resources
Documentation
Kronos Audio
- View →Download Assembly InstructionsPDF document