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The new 2007 TRANSROTOR TOURBILLON with separate power supply. Beyond words my audiophiles friends, beyond words! Look no belt! Transrotor turntable are regarded as on of the most beautiful, reliable and best sounding turntables available.

The stunning TRANSROTOR LEONARDO with the 36.5 pounds custom platter and separate outboard power supply. The photos of the TRANSROTOR turntables were shot in high-resolution by Larry Diaz for High-End Palace.

 

    High-End Palace proudly represents Transrotor world class analogue turntables in the U.S.A. Arguably the world's best reference turntables for audiophiles and analogue lovers ranging between $4700 to over $140,000, highly regarded by analogue lovers for there organic sound, flawless craftsmanship and stunning looks. A work of art hand-crafted in Germany. These German turntables have what we call the "Wow" factor, it's truly a beautiful product sonically and visually, it's built to the highest standards by the analogue master, our friend Mr. Jochen Rake.

TRANSROTOR FAT BOB REFERENCE

    The Transrotor Fat Bob Reference is a massive, no compromise design from the analog engineering team at Transrotor. 

It truly lives up to its Reference name by providing an exceedingly black background along with an effortless solidity to the sound that easily outperforms the competition, even well beyond its price class.

 

Features and Specs

• Metal turntable constructed from aluminum, stainless steel and brass
• Plinth/Base: 50 mm thick, 32 mm wide stable aluminum alloy with an optimized design to minimize resonance
• TMD bearing: 7 lb Transrotor magnetic bearing
• Large tonearm base which is fastened to the base, is designed to further minimize resonance
• Inverted hydro dynamic oil fed bearing
• Platter: solid aluminum alloy 80 mm thick
• A second tonearm base can be mounted for a 9" or 12" arm
• External regulated clean power supply, extra heavy-duty chassis, with speed selection and fine pitch control
• Motor: double synchronized operated and housed in a heavy-duty chassis
• Belt: precision machined and round
• Dimensions: 8-1/2" h x 17-1/4" w x 14-3/4" d
• Weight: 80 lbs

 

Positive Feedback - Issue 12

Wow! This was truly a knock-you-off-your-feet experience - the album shone with its fabulous bass lines. I never imagined that vinyl could sound so good, particularly in the lower end of the sound spectrum. 

I have played this record to many friends, all of whom walk away in utter disbelief that an LP can sound so good. Playing that track on the Fat Bob almost seemed like perfect sound forever - imaging, dynamics, pace, et al., took on an in your-the-room quality. Close your eyes, dim the lights, and you have the Holly Cole Quintet in your room.

Danny Kaey

 

 

TRANSROTOR FAT BOB S

   The Transrotor Fat Bob S is a revision of the Reference model, offering much of the superb sonic performance of the larger model but in a slightly smaller scale. 

It still has the ability to support two tonearms and uses the same magnetic bearing design as the Reference model, but with a slightly less massive platter design it is more cost effective for many system applications.

 

Features and Specs

• Metal turntable constructed from aluminum, stainless steel and brass
• Plinth/Base: 40mm thick aluminum alloy with an optimized design to minimize resonance
• TMD bearing: 7 lb Transrotor magnetic bearing
• Large tonearm base which is fastened to the base, is designed to further minimize resonance
• Inverted hydro dynamic oil fed bearing
• Platter: solid aluminum alloy 60mm thick
• A second tonearm base can be mounted for a 9" or 12" arm
• External regulated clean power supply, extra heavy-duty chassis, with speed selection and fine pitch control
• Dimensions: 7" h x 17-1/4" w x 14-3/4" d
• Weight: 55 to 66 lbs depending upon options

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The  KUZMA STOGI REF Tonearm above was shot in high-resolution by Larry Diaz for High-End Palace.

KUZMA STOGI REFERENCE TONEARM

The STOGI REF is one of the best reference tonearms we have heard and tested, it provides a sound at an absolute reference level. This tonearm incorporates a conical tube and the vertical bearings have a highly damped brass housing. The conical tube is internally damped and divided into two parts which, while further aiding damping, also allows for easy azimuth adjustment. A special mechanism, using a simple Allen key, allows the tube to be rotated back and forth in minimal increments with no air gap. This mechanism is submerged in silicone grease for further damping. A marker line clearly shows the azimuth position and facilitates use, while allowing for repeated adjustments. Tonearm geometry, bearing, wires and other parts are the same as Stogi and effective mass differs only slightly.

The photo of the SME M2-9.18" Tonearm above was taken by Larry for High-End Palace.

SME M2-9.18"

     SME is regarded by audiophiles worldwide as one of the best tonearm manufactures in high-end audio. In 1959 Alastair Robertson-Aikman, the Company's founder and Managing Director, required a pick-up arm for his own use and an experimental model was built. It received such an enthusiastic reception from friends in the sound industry that it was decided to produce it commercially and the first SME precision pick-up arm appeared in September 1959. 

     Production was 25 units per week composed entirely of individually machined components. At this time a new factory situated in Mill Road, Steyning was opened and the Company's name was changed to SME Limited, a less committal title to suit its new activities. SME now has over 40 years experience in high quality precision engineering and the Company's plant at Steyning is now probably the largest and best equipped devoted to the manufacture of precision pick-up arms and turntables.

     To maintain the very high standards of quality all manufacture and processing is carried on 'in house'. Facilities commence with design and tool making through all aspects of manufacturing including CNC machining, pressure die-casting, injection molding, metal finishing, electro-plating, anodizing and many other processes. Inspection at every stage of manufacture and assembly is particularly critical and ensures the consistent standards for which the Company's products are noted. In 1992 our quality assurance system was formally accredited under BS EN ISO 9002.

     The present manufacturing program consists of three precision turntables and twelve standard pick-up arms which together with special models offer a very wide range of application. SME precision pick-up arms are exported to almost every country of the world and are available through agents supported by direct service from the factory to the customer. Link to the SME website: SME Tonearms

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The Air Tight PC-1 above was shot in high-resolution by Larry Diaz for High-End Palace only.

     After 30 years, the dream has been realized! The jaw dropping STEREOPHILE CLASS A Recommended Cartridge Air Tight PC-1 provides incredible dynamics, amazing detail retrieval and a sense of true musicality, the Air Tight PC-1 Moving Coil Phono Cartridge is one of the world’s finest designs. The new Air Tight PC-1 has set a new standard for the reproduction of analog recordings.  

The PC-1 is capable of stunning dynamic range with extremely high resolution; achieving exquisite detail reproduction while preserving the natural warmth and musicality that all analog lovers crave.  The perception of the original recorded event is virtually unparalleled. 

A “High Output/Low Impedance” design, the PC-1 is an exemplary design that uses a proprietary magnet material in the generator, allowing a remarkable reduction in coil windings (reducing the “loss” of fine detail) yet still producing a very useable 0.6mV output.

 

Absolute Sound

“The Air Tight PC-1, TAS’ 2006 Phono Cartridge of the year award-winner, is the best yet in nearly every aspect of phonograph reproduction-the most complete. As I said in Issue 170, the PC-1 isn’t simply a slight improvement over what came before it; it is a leap forward in moving-coil design. Well worth its asking price!”

 

- Jonathan Valin, The Absolute Sound -

 Golden Ear Ward Winner, August 2007

 

STEREOPHILE

"None of those other cartridges offers the overall textural and tonal seamlessness, believability, and - I hate to use the word, but here goes - musicality of the Air Tight PC-1 ... a remarkable blend of science and art and easy recommendation if you can afford the $5500 regardless of your musical taste, especially if those taste range widely". 

- Michael Fremer, Stereophile 2007-                                                                                                          

 

 

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Air Tight PC-1 Specifications

•  Output Voltage: 0.6 mV at 1kHz 5cm/sec.
•  Channel Balance: <0.5dB at 21kHz
•  Stylus Tip: 3um X 30um semi-line contact
•  Weight: 12g
•  Tracking Force Range: 2.0 to 2.2g
•  Internal Impedance: 2.5 ohms
•  Frequency Response: 10-50,000 Hz
•  Crosstalk: >30db @1kz
•  Pins: Rhodium-plated polished
•  Cantilever: Boron
•  Core Material: SH-uX
•  Magnet: Neodynium #50

The photo of the CARDAS MYRTLE HEART above was taken by Larry for High-End Palace.

CARDAS MYRTLE HEART BENZ RUBY-3

 

Here at The Palace we are known to have the best of the best and here is a perfect example, the Myrtle Heart Benz Ruby-3 is one of our favorite world class reference cartridges because of there timbre, they have small round vents on there unique Benz Myrtlewood chassis for tonality and equalization.  These Myrtle Hearts are instruments of music and once you hear it you'll know what we are taking about. The sound and tonality of the CARDAS Myrtle Heart BENZ Ruby 3 cartridge is so good that it will remain in your memory like hearing a Stradivari violin in front of you for the first time, such an experience gives the listener such a pleasure that it will mark you for life. That's how good these Myrtle Hearts are. Available in Copper or Silver.

 

 

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     CARDAS Reference Cartridges are available in two models, Myrtle Copper Heart and the Myrtle Silver Heart. These reference cartridges are wound in Copper or in Silver in there square Ruby jewel plate, they are highly evolved cartridges that are extremely tough and reliable, as well as being one of the most musically pleasing of all cartridges. Its vented Myrtlewood body is a unique vibration damper for resonance control. These highly evolved cartridges are built on a unique Benz chassis. A well seasoned Myrtle Heart cartridge performs well at a high input impedance of 47 k, if the system is quiet. A lower impedance of 500-1.5 k works if the system tends to hum or the cartridge is not broken-in. The Myrtle Heart has a standard output of 0.3 mV, which is within the capability of most modern high quality pre-amps. The character of the Cardas Myrtle Heart is lasting musicality. It is well engineered, strong and majestic. It brings the lasting luxury of detailed, life like music. The Cardas Myrtle Hearts body are made from America's most beautiful hardwood, the legendary Myrtle tree. Rarest of all woods, this symmetrical, broadleaf, evergreen Myrtle grows only in Southwestern Oregon (Coos and Curry counties) and the Biblical Holy Lands. Myrtlewood has a very complex grain structure. The coloring of the wood is unique, varying from a sedate, satiny gray to riotously, multicolored grains of red, yellow, and brown, with many burls and shapes in its grain. Denser than Oak, unseasoned Myrtle logs will not float.

 

CARDAS Myrtle Heart Copper specs:

Body: Machined Vented Myrtlewood
Cantilever: Solid Boron rod, 0.28 mm diameter
Stylus: Nude line-contact diamond, mirror polished
Stylus Tip Radius: 5 x 120 µm
Vertical Tracking Angle: 20-22 degrees
Coil: Square Ruby jewel plate, Copper wire
Weight: 9.1 grams
Output Voltage: 0.3 mV @ 3.54 cm/s
Internal Impedance: 45 ohms
Frequency Response: 10-50,000 Hz ± 1 dB
Channel Balance: Better than 0.5 dB
Channel Separation: Better than 35 dB @ 1 kHz
Tracking Ability @ 315 Hz with a tracking force of 2 grams: >80 µm
Dynamic Compliance: 15 µm/mN
Recommended Loading: 500-47,000 ohms
Optimum Tracking Force: 1.8-2.0 grams
Recommended Tone arm Mass: Medium to high
Recommended Break-in period: 40 hours
Warranty: 2 years

 

CARDAS Myrtle Heart Silver specs:

Body: Machined Vented Myrtlewood
Cantilever: Solid Boron rod, 0.28 mm diameter
Stylus: Nude line-contact diamond, mirror polished
Stylus Tip Radius: 5 x 120 µm
Vertical Tracking Angle: 20-22 degrees
Coil: Square Ruby jewel plate, silver wire
Weight: 9.5 grams
Output Voltage: 0.3 mV @ 3.54 cm/s
Internal Impedance: 30 ohms
Frequency Response: 10-50,000 Hz ± 1 dB
Channel Balance: Better than 0.5 dB
Channel Separation: Better than 35 dB @ 1 kHz
Tracking Ability @ 315 Hz with a tracking force of 2 grams: >80 µm
Dynamic Compliance: 15 µm/mN
Recommended Loading: 500-47,000 ohms
Optimum Tracking Force: 1.8-2.0 grams
Recommended Tone arm Mass: Medium to high
Recommended Break-in period: 40 hours
Warranty: 2 years

The MAT 1 photo above was taken by Larry for High-End Palace.

B o s t o n   A u d i o   D e s i g n

Arguably the best MAT available for analogue turntables. Replace the stock mat with this Boston Audio Design MAT 1 you will get superior detail, nuances, resolution, micro dynamics and clarity for your complete LP collection. This MAT is a superb improvement for any turntable. The MAT 1 is machined from pure carbon and finished by hand on a high-speed CNC lathe to tolerances of +/- 0.005 inches. Once the final shape is achieved, the Mat is polished at nearly 4,000 RPM to remove 90+ percent of the loose carbon particles on the surface, leaving the Mat a silver-gray color. Click here to: Watch a Mat 1 being made! Read Mat 1 reviews and customer comments. Link to Boston Audio Design website.

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