Acoustic Signature Maximus NEO
What would be the reference product for other manufacturers is the starting point turntable for Acoustic Signature. The Maximus NEO, the successor of the popular Maximus, already performs at a level that leaves many so-called flagships behind!
The Absolute Sound
09/2022
by Dick Olsher
Special Features:
- Quiet AC-motor with external, super stable multi-voltage power supply
- Integrated digital motor controller
- InnovativeAVC technology level 1 (Automatic Vibration Control)
- Ultraprecise, extremely rigid and robustDTD® bearingwith diamond-coated spindle (Dura Turn Diamond® Bearing)
- New and 30 % larger, resonance-reducing aluminum alloy chassis with aluminum platter
- 3-point setup with special gel-damped feet
- 15-year warranty
Available Finishes
| Chassis and Platter: | Black (anodized), Silver (anodized) or Bi-Color |
Pioneering Bearing
Even our ‘smallest’ comes with a benchmark bearing design: The new, maintenance-free DTD® bearing with diamond-coated spindle is extremely robust, rigid and ultra-precise.
AVC Technology
The integrated AC motor with speed-regulated belt drive is super quiet and is powered by an external, extremely stable multi-voltage power supply. Our innovative AVC technology is also used in the Maximus NEO.
Purist Design
The control panel is harmoniously integrated into the chassis and controls the precise digital motor electronics of the Maximus NEO.
Resonance-Reducing Chassis Design
The chassis is based on our unique CLD technology and is realized with special aluminum alloys in the Maximus NEO. The 3-point suspension with the gel-damped feet specially developed by Acoustic Signature ensures optimum decoupling
Technical Data
| AC-motors: | 1 (integrated) |
| Drive system: | RPM-regulated belt drive with speed fine adjustment |
| AVC: | Level 1 |
| Speed range: | 33 1/3 RPM and 45 RPM |
| Power adapter: | External power supply (100 – 260 V AC, 50 / 60Hz. / 24 V DC) (WxDxH: 6 x 12 x 5.5cm; 0.2 kg) |
| Control panel: | Integrated |
| Bearing: | High-precision Dura Turn Diamond® bearing |
| Tone arm compatibility: | 9 inch tonearms |
| Maximum number of tone arms: | 1 |
| Platter: | Aluminum anodized (Ø 300 x 34 mm / 5,8 kg) |
| Silencer: | – |
| Chassis: | 30 mm massive aluminum chassis |
| Feet: | 3 height-adjustable gel-damped aluminum feet |
| Dimensions (WxDxH): | 415 x 315 x 120 mm |
| Weight: | ca. 18 kg |
Package Contents
- Maximus NEO chassis
- Platter
- External power supply
- Power cord
- Drive belt
- Bearing oil
- Carbon mat
- Gloves
- Instruction manual
Maximus NEO
Unboxing & Setup Video
Unboxing of a Maximus NEO, followed by setup and adjustment instructions which comprise just a few steps.
Maximus NEO — Easy Setup
Product of the Year
—The Absolute Sound“A turntable is all about spinning vinyl with speed accuracy and minimal bearing chatter. The Maximus NEO does an excellent job of that.”