Roksan Radius 5 MkII Turntable
The new Roksan Radius 5 MkII turntable builds on the strengths of the award winning Radius 5 enhancing performance, compatibility and even the asthetic. From its new Motor mount to the new polished stainless steel feet the new MKII manages to combine beauty, elegance and true high-end performance all in one package.
The Roksan Radius 5 MkII turntable`s drive mechanism utilises a custom made synchronous motor fitted with a precision machined solid aluminium alloy pulley. The main bearing housing and spindle are designed and high precision machined from solid brass and stainless steel alloy to ensure smooth running and longevity. The single piece solid acrylic platter on the Roksan Radius 5 MkII is precision machined to ensure speed stability and then frost finished for smart aesthetic appearance. The main bearing, platter and Nima tonearm are mounted on the sub-plinth and three point de-coupled from the main plinth. The motor assembly, also mounted to the main plinth, is further de-coupled to avoid motor noise and vibration break through. The sub-plinth thus isolates the cartridge/record interface and preserves detail, timing and dynamics.
Three chromed adjustable spiked feet assist levelling and optimum coupling to the surface upon which the Roksan Radius 5 MkII turntable rests. Matched to the NIMA tonearm, the Radius 5 provides unparalleled performance demonstrating a perfect balance between design, technology and value. Its superior resolution and composure extracts plenty of detail in a well organised, crisp and informative manner.
Improved features on the new Roksan Radius 5 MkII turntable are: New high tolerance main bearing, optimised motor power supply, upgraded decoupling and motor suspension mounts, new custom made silicone drive belt, improved coupling to supporting structure, new polished stainless steel feet with silicone coupling, enhanced aesthetics, clear Acrylic or Black Acrylic finish, new improved Nima tonearm pillar holder, improved Nima unipivot bearing pillar, new custom made high rigidity arm tube, new headshell and bearing yoke attachement to arm tube, improved anti-skate system, new optional heavy counterweight and new improved internal wiring.
Review : What Hi-Fi Awards 2010, “This is the Radius second year as our favourite premium deck, and deservedly so. Simply partner with a good cartridge and off you go. Such is the quality of the arm and deck that these mid priced moving magnet designs are simply the starting point, and great gains would be made by going to more exotic cartridges.". What Hi-Fi Awards 2009, “We have always been fans of the Radius and this confirms our view. We think you will struggle to find a better combination of performance and build for this kind of money.”
Roksan Radius 5 MkII Hi-Fi Turntable Specification:
- Motor Custom made 24 pole synchronous
- Speed 33 & 45 rpm
- Rumble <-80dB
- Wow & Flutter <0.04%
- WxDxH(mm) 400 x 350 x 150
- Weight 7Kg
- NIMA MkII Tonearm
- Effective Length 240mm
- Overhang 17.5mm
- Distance from Record Centre 222.5mm
- Headshell Offset Angle 22.9º
- Effective Mass 10r
- Mounting Hole Diameter 23mm
- Arm Board Thickness 5 – 25mm (max.)
- Recommended Cartridge Weight 5 -12g
- Recommended Tracking Weight 1.5 - 3.5g
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