December 30th, 2010 -- by Chris Martens
Source: AVGuide
(Editorial note: AVguide has learned that, for CES 2011, Aaudio Imports will be bringing the impressive Bergmann Magne Airbearing Turntable/Tonearm system to the U.S. Below, we provide an Aaudio Imports-supplied description of the Bergmann, plus a product image)
Bergmann Magne Airbearing Turntable and Tonearm System
Aaudio Imports, a leading supplier of world-class audio products, introduces into the U.S. market the brand new Magne Airbearing Turntable and Tonearm System byBergmann Audio of Denmark, a leading specialist in airbearing turntables and tonearms.
The Magne is a high-end entry-level audiophile turntable powered by airbearing technology. It includes a linear tracking airbearing tonearm; a silent, dry and smooth motor-controlled air supply; a separate power supply, and a heavy clamp to stabilize records. In Danish, Magne means strength, and is also the name of the super-strong infant son of Thor, the god of thunder in Norse mythology.
Adhering to Bergmann’s “less is more” philosophy, the Magne is built with a simple, timeless design. The Magne’s air-supported bearing is frictionless, its speed is exceptionally stable, and bearing noise is reduced to a minimum. The tonearm also glides friction-free and only contacts the turntable through the stylus tip and the tonearm wire.
The Magne’s plinth, or base, is a solid block of fiberboard, topped by a heavy aluminum platter and subplatter, and a polycarbonate mat, all resting on three sturdy adjustable feet. The tonearm
is a hollow tube of aluminum and carbon damped on the inside. A powerful belt-driven DC motor regulates record speeds, including finely tunable settings for 33 and 45 rpm. The Magne’s external air supply provides a thin, dry film of smoothly flowing air, creating a silent, friction-free movement.
The estimated retail price for the Bergmann Magne Airbearing Turntable and Tonearm System is $12,000.
Aaudio Imports will be exhibiting at the Venetian Hotel, Suite 30-115 for CES 2011.
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