The Soul of a New Machine
Sparta
MSRP: 24,000 USD
Unique to behold, the Sparta is essentially two complete turntables—each including a skeletal, metal-framed plinth fabricated of solid aluminum boards with phenolic inserts—one situated immediately above the other. Both hang freely from the same, patented, four-post, pillar suspension system. Occupying a space some 20 inches wide, 14 inches deep, and 11 inches tall, and weighing 70 pounds, the Sparta comes in at less than half the weight of my reference Redpoint Model D, yet with a similar overall footprint.Specifications
| Net dimensions: | 20 in (W) x 14 in (D) x 11 in (H) 51 cm (W) x 36 cm (D) x 28 cm (H) |
| Net weight: | 70 lbs / 32 kg |
| Crate dimensions: | 24 in (W) x 32 in (D) x 16 in (H) 61 cm (W) x 81 cm (D) x 41 cm (H) |
| Shipping weight: | 95 lbs / 43 kg |
| Rotational speed: | 33.3 rpm and 45 rpm |
| Tonearm length: | 9 inches to 10.5 inches (229 mm to 267 mm) |
| Power supply: | dual channel pure class A linear DC |
| AC voltage input: | 110V or 220V factory set |
| DC voltage output: | 0 to 5 volt, cpu controlled, factory calibrated |
| DC transmission: | pico 3 pin cable |
| Data transmission: | pico 4 pin cable |
| Motors: | 2432 precious metal brushes dc motors (qty 2) |
| Motor mounts: | delrin capped aluminum tubes |
| Speed guidance system: | continuous open loop feedback, user speed adjustable |
| Sensors type: | optical diode I/O top motor tachymeter |
| Correction cycle: | 60 times /rotation. 0.15% max., 0.05% min. |
| Strobe: | cpu generated 120 Hz with LED output |
| Platters type: | composite compressed phenolic/aluminum, balanced |
| Platter weight: | 27 lbs (12kg) / platter |
| Drive: | 1 silicone/viton 2.3 string belt / platter |
| Main bearings: | dual hydraulic isolated inverted sleeve and ball |
| Shaft type: | grounded heat hardened tool steel |
| Ball type: | precision steel |
| 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 |
Reviews
Greg Weaver
The Absolute Sound
...I’ve never before been treated to vinyl playback from any system I’ve owned that is as clearly and profoundly moving as what I am now hearing...
Rick Becker
Enjoythemusic.com
...I’ve never before been treated to vinyl playback from any system I’ve owned that is as clearly and profoundly moving as what I am now hearing...
Marshall Nack
Positive Feedback
A cloudless day has dawned over the vinyl landscape, one where you feel you can see forever and your view is only limited by your acuity. There are no environmental impediments in the way
Peter Breuninger
AV Showrooms
The Kronos Sparta turntable takes the counter rotational technology of the flagship Kronos turntable and incorporates it into a more affordable and tidy package.
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