Roksan Xerxes 20plus Turntable
The original Roksan Xerxes launched in 1985 was one of the most important turntables of the eighties. With advanced engineering techniques and radical solutions to address the inherent problems suffered by other turntables, the Xerxes offered a more enjoyable and accurate presentation of music. The new Roksan Xerxes 20plus turntable is the result of over 20 years of research and development and refinement of the Xerxes.20 based on Roksan's most advanced record player, the TMS 3.
The elegance in engineering is visible through the compact clean lines and robust construction of the Roksan Xerxes 20plus turntable's three plinths and triple layer isolation system. The hardened tool steel spindle, the tungsten carbide ball and the two-piece solid phosphor bronze housing, which is machined to an accuracy of 5 microns, provide the unique self centering, self aligning true single point main bearing.
Part of the unique engineering design of the Roksan Xerxes 20plus turntable is the arm board/cut-out which solves the inherent problems of a sprung sub-chassis and mass loaded designs) this is isolated and removable improving performance and aiding set up with minimal maintenance. The top plinth prevents any residual motor vibration from reaching the record/cartridge interface. The sub-plinth which supports the main bearing/platter assembly and the tonearm, decouples the stylus/groove interface and isolates it from external disturbances. The detachable armboard machined from a billet of acetal provides a further level of isolation with complimentary coupling between the tonearm and the sub-plinth.
The Roksan Xerxes 20plus turntable can be fitted with any of Roksan's three arms or any other high quality arm to offer a powerful and expansive sound displaying a fine midband, a fast and deep bass and a very smooth and open treble. Musicians are firmly located within the soundstage, with the tempo and musicality combined to create a compelling sense of live music being played. Also various external power supplies and cartridges are available to complement the Xerxes 20plus to complete a very high performance record player.
Utilised in the Roksan Xerxes 20plus turntable are the flagship TMS 3's main bearing ball, inner and outer platter design which is refined to ensure the record remains almost undisturbed by the internally induced vibrations. This provides the cartridge with an almost silent passage to retrieve the vital audio information. The combination of the Plinth material, density, linear damping, vibration absorbing weight blocks, lowered decoupling frequency and controlled harmonic structure delivers a performance second to none.
Roksan Xerxes 20plus Turntable Specification:
- Main Bearing Spindle Roundness & Concentricity - < 5 Microns
- Main Bearing Ball Roundness- < 1 Micron
- Main Bearing Housing Clearance- 2/1,0000"
- Inner & Outer Platters- Interference fitted non-resonant
- Pulley Roundness & Concentricity - < 1 Micron
- Wow & Flutter- < 0.02%
- Rumble- < -80dB
- Dimensions- 450 x 370 x 115mm
- Weight- 12 Kg
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