{"id":132884,"date":"2021-06-21T14:47:44","date_gmt":"2021-06-21T13:47:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=132884"},"modified":"2021-06-21T14:47:44","modified_gmt":"2021-06-21T13:47:44","slug":"naim-launches-solstice-special-edition-turntable","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/hi-fi\/naim-launches-solstice-special-edition-turntable\/","title":{"rendered":"Naim launches Solstice Special Edition turntable"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The British company\u00a0Naim has\u00a0unveiled a limited edition\u00a0Solstice Special Edition\u00a0turntable\u00a0in only 500 copies.\u00a0The turntable has the aesthetics of all\u00a0Naim Audio\u00a0products\u00a0, combining modern design with usability and practicality.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Naim launches Solstice Special Edition turntable with Aro Special Edition tonearm\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ukw3oaw1t03amonoh9ga9csv4v2ugetn.jpg\" alt=\"Naim launches Solstice Special Edition turntable with Aro Special Edition tonearm\" width=\"870\" height=\"531\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The device operates at speeds of 33 and 45 rpm and is based on a table of 47 layers of wood covered with metal sheathing to ensure the lowest possible resonance.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Naim Audio Solstice Special Edition\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/B9t7ZnGh4PQ?feature=oembed\" width=\"916\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The new\u00a0Aro Special Edition\u00a0tonearm\u00a0matches\u00a0perfectly with the\u00a0Naim Equinox MC\u00a0cartridge\u00a0, but the developers claim it can work with other brands thanks to its two-stage slotted retainers.\u00a0Unlike the previous generation tonearm, the\u00a0Aro Special Edition is\u00a0equipped with a microlift.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" title=\"Naim launches Solstice Special Edition turntable with Aro Special Edition tonearm\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/qub51mjo7bmv2o7g8io83ikttpfv2mn7.jpg\" alt=\"Naim launches Solstice Special Edition turntable with Aro Special Edition tonearm\" width=\"870\" height=\"580\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With a stated frequency response of 20 Hz &#8211; 40 kHz, 11 ohm impedance and 0.4 mV output, the Naim Equinox cartridge requires 2.2 &#8211; 2.4 g of tracking force and is rated for a 100 ohm phono input impedance.<\/p>\n<p>The turntable is supplied with an external\u00a0Naim Solstice\u00a0phono stage\u00a0and external power supply, both manufactured by\u00a0Naim\u00a0.\u00a0The turntable, tonearm and cartridge are manufactured by the\u00a0German company\u00a0Clearaudio\u00a0for\u00a0Naim\u00a0.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" title=\"Naim launches Solstice Special Edition turntable with Aro Special Edition tonearm\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/qil53nayso815tmdgy48ledzrocatb7l.jpg\" alt=\"Naim launches Solstice Special Edition turntable with Aro Special Edition tonearm\" width=\"870\" height=\"580\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In addition, the purchaser of the turntable will receive an exclusive hardback commemorative book and a unique album from\u00a0Naim Records\u00a0, a carefully curated collection of\u00a0premium\u00a0quality\u00a0True Stereo\u00a0recordings\u00a0specially remastered for this edition.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" title=\"Naim launches Solstice Special Edition turntable with Aro Special Edition tonearm\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ljnta822seq0olcsa37784gldd3cg3kx.jpg\" alt=\"Naim launches Solstice Special Edition turntable with Aro Special Edition tonearm\" width=\"870\" height=\"508\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In Europe, the\u00a0Naim Solstice Special Edition\u00a0turntable is\u00a0offered for\u00a017,000 euros\u00a0.<\/p>\n<p>[ratemypost]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The British company\u00a0Naim has\u00a0unveiled a limited edition\u00a0Solstice Special Edition\u00a0turntable\u00a0in only 500 copies.\u00a0The turntable has the aesthetics of all\u00a0Naim Audio\u00a0products\u00a0, combining modern design with usability and practicality. 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