Signature 12.2
After showing off various early design-concepts of this turntable at audio shows worldwide over the past couple of years, we‘re more than excited to officially introduce our new flagship turntable, the Signature 12.2.
The Signature 12.2 represents highest level of turntable echnology with exclusive materials and luxury finish. The turntable is handmade only by our best trained people! All metal parts are hand polished and there are about 100 different CNC parts used - all made in house.
The heavy MDF main chassis is hand-painted in 10 layers and carefully hand-polished to achieve the classic, timeless and luxurious piano-black finish. The main chassis is bigger and more massive than before, plus the new rounded edges reduce standing waves. With precision CNC machining we avoid hollow spaces wherever possible, eliminating any unwanted resonances.
| Turntable | Amplifier |
| Phono stage | Speakers |
Choose your own adventure!
Pair your Signature 12.2 turntable with one of five premium cartridges, expertly fitted by our team before shipping — Choose from the Cadenza Black, Windfeld Ti, Xpression, Verismo or Diamond.
The ultimate in craftsmanship
The Signature 12.2 represents highest level of turntable technology with exclusive materials and luxury finish. The turntable is handmade only by our best trained people! All metal parts are hand polished and there are about 100 different CNC parts used - all made in house.
The heavy MDF main chassis is hand-painted in 10 layers and carefully hand-polished to achieve the classic, timeless and luxurious piano-black finish. The main chassis is bigger and more massive than before, plus the new rounded edges reduce standing waves. With precision CNC machining we avoid hollow spaces wherever possible, eliminating any unwanted resonances.
3-point pivot tonearm bearing
The most significant change is in the tonearm bearing. We have redesigned the tonearm bearing to switch from a uni-pivot to a 3-point pivot system. The uni-pivot system is an excellent solution that is widely used in high-end tonearms. However, there are also some disadvantages. They are very costly to produce and can often be difficult to set up. The entire tonearm weight is supported by a single pin, which exerts significant stress on it. Therefore, material selection, design, and manufacturing must be carefully considered to ensure the viability of this system.
Our research has demonstrated the effectiveness of cardanic 4-pin point bearings in managing the weight and load of a tonearm. This has led us to experiment with adding a additional pivot points to our uni-pivot design. Precise alignment of the three pivot points results in further reduction of friction and enhanced stability, outperforming cardanic or our previous unipivot bearings. The ability to track the most minute changes in the grooves of your vinyl records and extract the utmost detail has been improved by yet another step. The new bearing design will also accommodate heavier high-end MC cartridges more efficiently than before.
Bearing and Platter
To ensure stable speeds a proper platter bearing is needed. The Signature 12.2 uses a special technology. The heavyweight platter spins on an inverted ceramic ball bearing with a magnetic support to reduce bearing noise and resonance to an absolute minimum. The main platter is precision CNC-machined from aluminium and weighs a substantial 10.5kg.
Taking this base, we’ve glued recycled vinyl records to the top (which act as a perfect mat) and bake this ‘sandwich’ before precision balancing it. With this solution the final product benefits from a wonderfully resonance-free, heavy platter and with the magnetic decoupling we are able to relieve the main bearing and ensure that the platter runs ultra-silently.
Motor block and Flywheel
The Signature 12.2 uses the same drive principle as before. Its flywheel belt drive system ensures a vibration-free running which results in the most accurate and stable speeds. The motors are now mounted in a full aluminium motor block, which further dampens vibrations. Aesthetically, the new motor block adds additional high-gloss polished aluminium accents, enhancing the overall visual appeal of the complete Signature 12.2 package. An elegant and luxurious finishing touch.
Tonearm Design
The new 12“ S-shape aluminium tonearm has received several new innovations. Two of the more subtle changes include improvements to the counterweight and the anti-skating. The counterweight now features a fine thread for smoother tracking force adjustment, allowing for smaller, more incremental changes.