Our search to add an analog replay system to our product offering is over. When we first saw the Ars Machinae M1 we fell in love with its design and purity of purpose. Then we heard it and immediately knew we had to bring the M1 to North America.
Ars Machinae [ars_m?-ki-nai] comes from Latin and means “the art of creating a machine.” Ars Machinae represents the mechanical and industrial vision of an accomplished Mechanical Engineer, Ralf Woelfel, and product designer, Alexandra Krug. Entirely built and assembled in Germany, the M1 design has only one goal: hearing the music, not the machine. The M1 includes numerous mechanical innovations focused on the areas closest to the sampling process, including the bearing, platter, tonearm, motor drive, isolation base, and record clamp. Quoting Ralf, "Absolute silence from the machine is the goal of any record playback system."
Within the various methods of Ars Machinae’s Refine Technology, the Company believes in the M1 they have created an approachable vinyl playback system ready to take on the finest “cost-no-object” designs.
Highlights of the BM1 include:
TONEARM AND HEADSHELL
• The 12” arm uses an inner carbon tube and an outer tube of aged locally harvested wood to reduce unwanted resonances to inaudible levels.
• The bearing incorporates a “stabilized” unipivot design using a tungsten carbide bearing and handles like the best-pivoted designs.
• The bearing is guided laterally on a bushing made of graphite on the guide surfaces for the lowest possible friction.
• VTA adjustment is applied via a smooth tower-mounted control knob on-the-fly.
. The BM1 can accommodate up to three tonearms.
PLATTER
• The platter consists of five discrete layers, each exhibiting different natural frequencies for superior damping.
•The Materials include graphite, mineral-filled acrylic, and aluminum.
• A multipoint bolting pattern securing the layers optimizes stiffness and damping.
PLATTER BEARING (sealed oil bath design)
• The platter bearing is a completely new design offering the advantages of inverted and non-inverted designs and is impervious to environmental factors.
• The bearing axle is hardened stainless steel, coated with a diamond-like carbon coating.
The bearing bushing is graphite, guaranteeing low friction and long service life.
• The bearing housing is also specially designed for the avoidance of vibrations
• The platter is supported vertically by a ball made of high-performance ceramic from the aerospace industry.
MOTOR DRIVE
• The made motor is a specially treated 2-phase synchronous motor produced in Germany by Carlo Klein.
• The speed is linked to the frequency of the AC voltage via the number of pole pairs, which offers high torque and exceptional speed regulation.
• The motor bearing is polished to the highest possible level for noiseless performance and long service life.
ARS Record Clamp (also available separately)
• The damping effect is at the limit of what is technically possible
• Contained within the housing is a patented, molecularly heavy powder representing another unique aspect of Ars Machinae Refine Technology
. The optional isolation platform has three layers, including damping powder for additional vibration isolation, and fits easily on most support shelves.
Pricing is 38,000 USD and includes the M1 turntable, 12" Ligne tonearm
The isolation base is available in two sizes at an additional cost
Please PM us to arrange an audition of the M1 turntable.
Ars Machinae [ars_m?-ki-nai] comes from Latin and means “the art of creating a machine.” Ars Machinae represents the mechanical and industrial vision of an accomplished Mechanical Engineer, Ralf Woelfel, and product designer, Alexandra Krug. Entirely built and assembled in Germany, the M1 design has only one goal: hearing the music, not the machine. The M1 includes numerous mechanical innovations focused on the areas closest to the sampling process, including the bearing, platter, tonearm, motor drive, isolation base, and record clamp. Quoting Ralf, "Absolute silence from the machine is the goal of any record playback system."
Within the various methods of Ars Machinae’s Refine Technology, the Company believes in the M1 they have created an approachable vinyl playback system ready to take on the finest “cost-no-object” designs.
Highlights of the BM1 include:
TONEARM AND HEADSHELL
• The 12” arm uses an inner carbon tube and an outer tube of aged locally harvested wood to reduce unwanted resonances to inaudible levels.
• The bearing incorporates a “stabilized” unipivot design using a tungsten carbide bearing and handles like the best-pivoted designs.
• The bearing is guided laterally on a bushing made of graphite on the guide surfaces for the lowest possible friction.
• VTA adjustment is applied via a smooth tower-mounted control knob on-the-fly.
. The BM1 can accommodate up to three tonearms.
PLATTER
• The platter consists of five discrete layers, each exhibiting different natural frequencies for superior damping.
•The Materials include graphite, mineral-filled acrylic, and aluminum.
• A multipoint bolting pattern securing the layers optimizes stiffness and damping.
PLATTER BEARING (sealed oil bath design)
• The platter bearing is a completely new design offering the advantages of inverted and non-inverted designs and is impervious to environmental factors.
• The bearing axle is hardened stainless steel, coated with a diamond-like carbon coating.
The bearing bushing is graphite, guaranteeing low friction and long service life.
• The bearing housing is also specially designed for the avoidance of vibrations
• The platter is supported vertically by a ball made of high-performance ceramic from the aerospace industry.
MOTOR DRIVE
• The made motor is a specially treated 2-phase synchronous motor produced in Germany by Carlo Klein.
• The speed is linked to the frequency of the AC voltage via the number of pole pairs, which offers high torque and exceptional speed regulation.
• The motor bearing is polished to the highest possible level for noiseless performance and long service life.
ARS Record Clamp (also available separately)
• The damping effect is at the limit of what is technically possible
• Contained within the housing is a patented, molecularly heavy powder representing another unique aspect of Ars Machinae Refine Technology
. The optional isolation platform has three layers, including damping powder for additional vibration isolation, and fits easily on most support shelves.
Pricing is 38,000 USD and includes the M1 turntable, 12" Ligne tonearm
The isolation base is available in two sizes at an additional cost
Please PM us to arrange an audition of the M1 turntable.
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