Concept and materials
The new R3 is a subchassis drive with sufficient mass to provide a solid acoustic foundation for tonearms of sizes 9 to 12 inches. A special feature is the rotating tonearm base, which allows tonearms with an axle distance of 200 mm to 300 mm to be mounted. This can be done quickly and easily by the owner. The arm base is set to the correct distance using a template. Due to the consistently positive acoustic results of our two models H1 and H2, solid surface was also chosen as the dominant material for the R3. The two intermediate layers dampen possible external and internal interference.
Drive
The R3 has an advanced motor control that keeps the synchronous motor at a precise speed. The speed can be finely adjusted using a potentiometer.
Before delivery, each control electronic is precisely calibrated to the respective motor in terms of the most important parameters such as amplitude and phase position. This guarantees an almost inaudible drive.
Operation
The puck control that has proven itself on the H2 has also been used on the R3 and impresses with its contact-free operation and digital display of the selected speed. The display also shows additional information.
Tonearm
The R3 is supplied either with the K2-9 in 9.5 inches or with the new 12-inch K2-12. The K2 is a gimbal-mounted tonearm with a carbon tube and a wide range of adjustment options.
However, tonearms from other manufacturers can also be installed with an adapted tonearm holder.
