{"id":139510,"date":"2022-01-14T11:17:29","date_gmt":"2022-01-14T11:17:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=139510"},"modified":"2022-01-14T11:17:29","modified_gmt":"2022-01-14T11:17:29","slug":"dual-primus-maximus-limited-edition-reference-turntable","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/hi-fi\/dual-primus-maximus-limited-edition-reference-turntable\/","title":{"rendered":"Dual Primus Maximus: Limited edition reference turntable"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The German-made Dual Primus Maximus LP player is positioned as a limited edition reference model.\u00a0In total, the company is going to make 100 copies.<\/p>\n<p>According to Dual, the Primus Maximus is the epitome of the best technology that has been used throughout the company&#8217;s history.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/64_techweek.jpg\" width=\"1330\" height=\"1043\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The turntable received a direct drive, double-cardan tonearm and spring clamping force.\u00a0Comes with a preinstalled Ortofon Quintet Bronze cartridge.<\/p>\n<p>The case of Primus Maximus was finished with natural wood veneer.\u00a0The motor, platter and tonearm are attached to a 10mm aluminum plate.\u00a0The top and bottom of the case are connected to minimize vibration.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/65_techweek.jpg\" width=\"1876\" height=\"865\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The 2.7 kg aluminum platter was made from a single piece of metal using a sandblasted and eloxated surface finish.\u00a0The weight of the disc matches the design of the motor to minimize vibration and detonation.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/66_techweek.jpg\" width=\"899\" height=\"760\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The base of the tonearm and both cardan elements are also made of aluminum.\u00a0Ball bearings are used in combination with hardened steel spikes to ensure the tightest tolerances in the tonearm assembly over its lifetime.\u00a0Downforce is controlled by a torsion spring.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/67_techweek.jpg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1135\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Primus Maximus drive is designed and manufactured in Germany.\u00a0The design of the drive does not include fast start and high torque &#8211; as the company explained, these features do not fit with the high-end concept.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/68_techweek.jpg\" width=\"1460\" height=\"498\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The model will be sold at an estimated price of $12.500.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Specifications:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Drive type: direct drive<\/li>\n<li>Rotation speed: 33\/45\/78 rpm<\/li>\n<li>Detonation: &lt;\u00b10.04%<\/li>\n<li>Tonearm type: double gimbal with four bearings, dynamically balanced with damping<\/li>\n<li>Effective length: 221 mm<\/li>\n<li>Offset Angle: 24\u00b0<\/li>\n<li>Overhang: 18.5 mm<\/li>\n<li>Downforce Range: 0-3g<\/li>\n<li>Cartridge weight: 5g &#8211; 12g<\/li>\n<li>Disc: aluminum<\/li>\n<li>Mat: 4.5 mm rubber<\/li>\n<li>Bearing: hardened steel spindle in cermet housing<\/li>\n<li>Body material: high density MDF with milled aluminum plate at the base<\/li>\n<li>Surface finish: natural veneer<\/li>\n<li>Legs: aluminum \u00d8 60 mm\/elastomer with height adjustment<\/li>\n<li>Output connectors: DIN<\/li>\n<li>Dimensions with lid closed (WxDxH): 450x370x155 mm<\/li>\n<li>Dimensions with open lid (WxDxH): 450x418x405 mm<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 15 kg<\/li>\n<li>Power supply: external<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[ratemypost]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The German-made Dual Primus Maximus LP player is positioned as a limited edition reference model.\u00a0In total, the company is going to make 100 copies. According to Dual, the Primus Maximus is the epitome of the best technology that has been used throughout the company&#8217;s history. 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