Not too many Acoustic Signature owners here?

[hogen]

Thank you hogen,
If you did refer to my Ascona Neo, so yes and no…
Arm 1; TA-9000 12”
Arm 2; Kuzma 4point 11”
Arm 3; TA-5000 9”

All the best / Johan

Very nice. What is your experience with the HRS platform under the Ascona?

 

[Johan K]

Very nice. What is your experience with the HRS platform under the Ascona?

The HRS M3X2 plattform was custom made, regarding the weight for the Ascona Neo with three arm bases and the three diffrent arms, and the experience is magic..!!

Before when I had the Typhoon and the Montana i did not use any platform att all.
That was okay I tought… With the platform it’s a hole diffrent game.

The Ascona performs on a hole diffrent level.
It is so ineffected of vibrations from the floor, from the rooms atmosphere and from sound preasure, so it is almost scary.
The zero vibrations out on the stylus and cantilever, due to the platform interaction with the turntable - makes the background dead quiet. Sometimes I really have to see if the platter actually is turning, because it’s so quiet. At the same time, it’s helps the Ascona to come alive and give the music that superkick of power that just leaves you with a smile on your face… it’s hard to describe in words… ( if you know what I mean ).. it has to be heard… It is over 70+ parts in the platform.. hard to beleave, but it’s a fact. It is truly an amazing piece of component, and it makes a huge part in the overall performance of the turntable. Sooo … -the experience is magic!

/ Jk

 

[theaudiogeek]

Recent AS Ascona owner. Question for you all. Do any of you use included CARBON FIBER mat while playing records?

 

[Johan K]

Recent AS Ascona owner. Question for you all. Do any of you use included CARBON FIBER mat while playing records?

Yes Sir, I do? ! I’m very happy with it.

All the best

/ Jk

 

[theaudiogeek]

Yes Sir, I do? ! I’m very happy with it.

All the best

/ Jk View attachment 103554

Thank you for the quick response. Do you see any difference between using and not using the mat?

 

[Johan K]

Thank you for the quick response. Do you see any difference between using and not using the mat?

No, because I like the mat and has not ever taken the mat away. I think there is a big potential that you might scratch your records when you lay them directly on the metal platter. On the Typhoon and the Montana, there was lether mat’s. I did not like them so much - this one is beautiful + it sounds good an performs perfect.

/ Jk

 

[Johan K]

At least tonight, Donna Summer is VERY hot, laying on this beautiful carbon mat right now? ! She wispered very quiet in my ear - that she didn’t want any other mat in the world..

There you go… Donna Summer says - Donna Summer do..?!

Carbon it is !!! Hahaha !

/ Jk

 

[theaudiogeek]

No, because I like the mat and has not ever taken the mat away. I think there is a big potential that you might scratch your records when you lay them directly on the metal platter. On the Typhoon and the Montana, there was lether mat’s. I did not like them so much - this one is beautiful + it sounds good an performs perfect.

/ Jk

Thank you!

 

[Johan K]

Thank you!

No worries, mate! Hope you have / get a pleasent evening.

All the best

/ Jk

 

[Johan K]

Are you concidering an Ascona Neo (or higher up on the scale), or do you already have one? Regarding your question about the carbon mat? I’m just curious…

/ Jk

 

[theaudiogeek]

Are you concidering an Ascona Neo (or higher up on the scale), or do you already have one? Regarding your question about the carbon mat? I’m just curious…

/ Jk

I just got the Ascona delivered the day before yesterday. I literally unboxed and noticed the carbon mat and hence the question. I still have to set it up this weekend.

 

[Johan K]

I just got the Ascona delivered the day before yesterday. I literally unboxed and noticed the carbon mat and hence the question. I still have to set it up this weekend.

Whaaoo lucky you!! Congratulations ! Very good.. lets stay in touch and let us know of your progress. Where do you live? The USA? I (almost) get a little bit jealous because I know how fun it was setting it up?

Good luck to you..

All the best

/ Jk

 

[theaudiogeek]

Whaaoo lucky you!! Congratulations ! Very good.. lets stay in touch and let us know of your progress. Where do you live? The USA? I (almost) get a little bit jealous because I know how fun it was setting it up?

Good luck to you..

All the best

/ Jk

Thank you! Sure will let you know the progress. I live in Michigan, USA. Not sure if I will be able to lift them without breaking my back. I will have to get creative lifting the plinth on to the base plate without scratching/denting the baseplate.

 

[BillK]

I tried the stock mat but much preferred the sound of the Synergistic Research UEF Record Mat #1.

I also use the SR UEF Record Weight, usually with the red tuning module.

 

[Johan K]

Thank you! Sure will let you know the progress. I live in Michigan, USA. Not sure if I will be able to lift them without breaking my back. I will have to get creative lifting the plinth on to the base plate without scratching/denting the baseplate.

Whaaoo, that sounds awesome!
Yes Sir, it is a heavy beast, but take it slow, one step at the time, then I’m sure you will do great. Which platter did you choose? The orginal or the Invictus platter? Small tip though…. Be very very careful when you mount the platter onto the bearing - smooth and slowly… You will do find!

All the best

/ Johan

 

[Ron Resnick]

Not sure if I will be able to lift them without breaking my back. I will have to get creative lifting the plinth on to the base plate without scratching/denting the baseplate.

A friend helps you move a turntable. A best friend helps you move . . . a body.

You only need a regular friend. Get some help!

 

[Johan K]

I tried the stock mat but much preferred the sound of the Synergistic Research UEF Record Mat #1.

I also use the SR UEF Record Weight, usually with the red tuning module.

Great input, BillK? ! Maybe something worth trying. Thank you.

All the best

/ Jk

 

[Johan K]

A friend helps you move a turntable. A best friend helps you move . . . a body.

You only need a regular friend. Get some help!

Dear Ron,

I did it by myself because I was so exited, but I tell you? - I had to 109% on the bodys SSME’s (space shuttle main engines) , but I did manage! But a good friend to help, is not a bad idea
Btw: How’s everything fall into place with the Pandragons? Any progress?

All the best

/ Jk

 

[theaudiogeek]

Whaaoo, that sounds awesome!
Yes Sir, it is a heavy beast, but take it slow, one step at the time, then I’m sure you will do great. Which platter did you choose? The orginal or the Invictus platter? Small tip though…. Be very very careful when you mount the platter onto the bearing - smooth and slowly… You will do find!

All the best

/ Johan View attachment 103569 View attachment 103570 View attachment 103571

I got the standard platter. This is just the picture I took when it was delivered. It was too cold outside.

 

[theaudiogeek]

Whaaoo, that sounds awesome!
Yes Sir, it is a heavy beast, but take it slow, one step at the time, then I’m sure you will do great. Which platter did you choose? The orginal or the Invictus platter? Small tip though…. Be very very careful when you mount the platter onto the bearing - smooth and slowly… You will do find!

All the best

/ Johan View attachment 103569 View attachment 103570 View attachment 103571

Thank you for heads up. I can imagine how heavy it will be. I had to struggle when I had the Montana. That table with the platform looks awesome ! That platform has to be a beast to hold this table.