{"id":141717,"date":"2022-02-10T06:53:36","date_gmt":"2022-02-10T06:53:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=141717"},"modified":"2022-02-10T06:54:00","modified_gmt":"2022-02-10T06:54:00","slug":"sonoro-platinum-se-nagaoka-mp-110-mm-cartridge-usb-and-bluetooth-with-aptx","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/hi-fi\/sonoro-platinum-se-nagaoka-mp-110-mm-cartridge-usb-and-bluetooth-with-aptx\/","title":{"rendered":"Sonoro Platinum SE: Nagaoka MP-110 MM cartridge, USB and Bluetooth with aptX"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The German company Sonoro Audio\u00a0has introduced the\u00a0Platinum SE, an improved version of its Sonoro Platinum turntable.\u00a0The differences between them can be felt without even opening the box &#8211; just by weight.<\/p>\n<p>The SE index required a weight gain of almost 2.5 kg compared to the previous version, although the differences in the design of the two models are almost not noticeable.\u00a0It still matches Sonoro's all-in-one systems.\u00a0It was also recommended to supplement the novelty with the branded Maestro Hi-Fi receiver and Orchestra shelf units.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/36_techweek.jpg\" width=\"909\" height=\"893\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Sonoro Platinum SE features a weighted cast aluminum rim.\u00a0The replacement of the rubber mat with a cork one also contributed to the increased damping.\u00a0Otherwise it is still an example of the classic belt driven DC motor design with optical speed control.<\/p>\n<p>And yet external differences can be found.\u00a0The Sonoro Platinum SE tonearm received an additional ball bearing for more precise tracking, and the Ortofon 2M Red MM cartridge from the previous model was replaced with a Nagaoka MP-110 MM cartridge.\u00a0Everything is assembled and configured at the factory &#8211; \u201cturned on and off\u201d.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/37_techweek.jpg\" width=\"922\" height=\"846\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The built-in phono stage is now complemented by an analog-to-digital converter with a USB port for direct connection to a PC or Mac &#8211; discs can be digitized.\u00a0The Bluetooth module with support for the aptX codec (lossless transmission) will allow you to completely do without wires for compatible headphones or active speakers.<\/p>\n<p>In Europe, the <a href=\"https:\/\/sonoro.com\/en\/produkt\/platinum-se\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Sonoro Platinum SE<\/a> turntable will cost 800 euros.<\/p>\n<!-- FeedbackWP Plugin --><div        class=\"rmp-widgets-container rmp-wp-plugin rmp-main-container js-rmp-widgets-container js-rmp-widgets-container--141717 \"        data-post-id=\"141717\">        <!-- Rating widget -->    <div 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