Product Description
New Horizon 301 Turntable Laquered Black
From the beginning, we have set ourselves to always improve and 301 is the fruit of that commitment!
Each element contributes in harmonious proportions and at first glance you feel the energy released by the perfection of the dynamic trajectories that traverse the turntable.
Excellence starts from the ground up. The legs are not only a support but an integral part of the plinth, in the dual function of isolating and diffusing the vibrations created when reading the vinyl. That's why we've completely redesigned and made them with technical materials, enclosing them in an important, unique, beautiful design.
The thick plinth is made of solid to enhance solidity, encloses and supports the electrical and mechanical instruments, providing the mass needed to deal with any unwanted vibrations.
Order and cleanliness reign both below and above the surface, showing only the essential and the seductive.
The modern spring-mounted motor, exclusive to New Horizon, transmits motion through the pulley, also redesigned to accommodate the unusually sized plate.
Solid bones and full structure for this imposing turntable that translates into a majestic, stable and delicate sound together. Credit goes to the synergy of the components that make it up, including the silicone band, cute yet durable, and the special inverted bearing is the result of a brilliant idea developed with serious design and field testing.
From the warmth of wood, the magic of sound. With the new 301 there is plenty of choice between the gorgeous finishes available, how can you resist so much beauty?
HWT Plinth
Heavy weight and thickness – The base of the 301 has been redesigned with new weight distribution to improve stability and stiffness.
In this turntable the thickness of the HDF (high density fibreboard, high density wood pulp bonded to artificial resins) has been increased up to 40mm to reduce vibrations and resonances at subsonic frequencies. This arrangement also allows you to completely separate the motor power section and the audio signal section for the benefit of the sound.
AC synchronous motor
The beating heart of the turntable is the compact 24 VAC synchronous motor whose main feature is its extremely regular rotation, regardless of mains voltage fluctuations, since its speed depends on the mains frequency. The high torque and rotation speed of 500 rpm actively contribute to the regularity and fluidity of the plate rotation.
Mechanical suspension
The 301 is a set of mechanical moving parts and the main internal source of noise and vibration is the motor which must therefore be isolated as much as possible from all other parts of the turntable. The engine isolation on New Horizon turntables is a unique mechanical suspension system. By means of precision steel springs, calibrated to the floating weight of the motor and pulley, the transmission of vibrations to the plinth is effectively prevented.
Belt drive
The transmission of the movement to the plate is carried out with a special silicone belt. The choice of this material ensures the best energy transfer and excellent isolation from the vibrations produced by the engine during operation.
Inverted bearing
One of the Plus Points of the New Horizon turntables is the axis of rotation of the plate. The perfection of the movement is the result of a long development and many prototypes. Today the piece in production has a robust inverted bearing structure of three pieces of aluminum and steel that guarantee maximum "silence" and very low rotational friction.
NH95 New Horizon Arm
The plinth houses the excellent 9″ NH95 straight arm, also available in a ceramic version. The movement of this jewel of mechanics is based on four high-precision radial bearings. The tube is a sandwich of nylon and aluminum that has been machined to break the resonances and erase the section dedicated to the counterweight. In addition to the truly progressive proprietary anti-skating, it offers all possible micro-adjustments to fully utilize the characteristics of any cartridge from azimuth to vertical barrel alignment (VTA). The selection of accessories is completed with the necessary tools for its adjustment and a handy bar.
FLP plate
Full Lathed Platter – Appearance is extremely important: the 301 is equipped with an excellent 30mm thick Crystal Methacrylate plate, laser cut and then precision lathe manufactured on all sides. This material has a natural elegance and high specific gravity, ideal for conserving kinetic energy and eliminating vibration.
RCA output terminals
New Horizon turntables connect better with your electronics. The 301 is equipped with two separate terminals for power and audio signal, so that the sensitive connections that carry the musical message from the cassette are effectively isolated. A high-quality insulating plate houses high-quality gold-plated RCA output terminals and a separate ground plug.
Legs 6040RD
New Horizon 6040RD feet enhance the sonic characteristics of any hifi device by providing better vibration and resonance isolation.
They are made of Delrin®, steel, low-density natural rubber and HQR (Hard Quiet Rubber) compound, cleaning the system of false vibrations, noticeably improving the sound stage, detail and three-dimensional image.
Characteristics:
Turntable System: Single Rigid Plinth
Tonearm: 9″ NH95 tonearm
Cartridge: Not provided
Drive system: External silicone drive belt
Motor: Modern AC
Disconnect: Motor by Springs
Speed: 33 1/3, 45 rpm
Gear Selection: Mechanical
Platter: 28mm / 2.3kg Fully processed methacrylate
Anti-skating: Real progressive system
Size (WxDxH): 450 x 365 x 155 mm
Weight (Shipping): 10 (11.7) kg
Included accessories:
RCA Interconnection Cables
Laptop wired 24VAC / 500mA Power Supply
Methacrylate Dust Cover
Owner Manual
Cartridge Reference Template
Anti-Skating Weight
Arm's Balancing Weight
NH Sling Bar
2 x Hexagon Wrench