The CONSONANCE WAX Engine is a quite remarkable new turntable. There are more sensible design features that are beneficial to analogue playback in this turntable than those costing several times more.
If you must have a bearing then it better be a good one. The Wax Engine features a stepped stainless steel spindle that encapsulates a ceramic ball at the business end. This rides on a teflon pad and with a few drops of oil provides a low friction surface. The spindle is housed in a brass housing. The spindle is relatively "short" which results in a platter with a low centre of gravity and as a result, rotation is notably free and stable.
The DC motor is a high quality Mabuchi with a patented DC servo supply.
The tonearm is a "unipivot" design which is not unique and although have known advantages also have well recognised problems. Rather than a "needle" point commonly used, Wax Engine features a proprietary low friction brass bearing in the horizontal mode and "pre loaded stainless" in the vertical. The arm tube is aluminum, terminated in a low mass headshell, antiskate is achieved by a rod and rider weight. A remarkable achievement in a tonearm at this price level.
All mounted on an aluminium "T" section chassis with isolation feet. A serious attempt to give the recordings their best shot.
These arms stand directly within our company motto, "Simple Human". Their simplicity is what makes them not only look and feel better but also perform better. With the oil damped pivot these arms can accept almost all types of MM and MC cartridges with no difficulty, heavy or light cartridges are not a problem. We at Consonance have strived to make an affordable arm with a low set up time so that you can enjoy it quickly after getting it. It has a totally clean look, there are no extra 'gadgets' to get in the way. It is designed for listening pleasure not for it looks, but don't let that fool you. Its looks are very pleasing but the sound is what will really make you satisfied.
The newest turntable from Consonance named “Die Walküre” from the famous opera Die Walküre of Wagner.
Featuring the use of “sandwich” mixed material base, air damping system,and support for up to 3 tone arms.
The Isolde turntable, named after a Wagner Opera character, is designed for those customers who like a classical style but don't like all the set-up work.
The Isolde continues with the high quality character just like all the other Opera Audio turntables.
The turntable consists of a super accurate adjustable DC motor, a point-to-point low noise bearing and a solid plinth, with an air ball damping system to make the sound fuller and more relaxing.
The matched carbon fibre T8 9" tone arm has a very simple set-up and adjustments,just attach a cartridge, set the recommended stylus weight, VTA and you are ready to go.
This sleek looking vinyl cleaning machine is a must-have for serious analog lovers with decent collection of high quality vinyl.
It will maintain your records collection in top notch condition, reduce wear-and-tear to your expensive cartridge, and keep your vinyl resale value high.
Rear power plug socket - detachable IEC power cord provided , just 7Kg!