Acoustic Signature Montana NEO
In the planning phase of the Montana NEO, Acoustic Signature has decided to put all their knowledge and innovative technology into an absolutely world class high-mass turntable with compact dimensions. After extensive development work, they now present an extremely attractive and flexible performer that has exceeded their own expectations and is absolutely unrivaled in its price range.
“Wherever you wish to go sonically, the Montana NEO/TA-7000 NEO combo can reliably take you there.”
Michael Fremer
Stereophile
January, 2022
Special Features:
- 3 integrated, completely insulated AC-motors
- External digital motor controller DMC-20 with super stable multi-voltage power supply and innovative AVC technology level 3 (Automatic Vibration Control)
- Ultraprecise, extremely rigid and robust DTD® bearing with diamond-coated spindle (Dura Turn Diamond® Bearing)
- Exclusive silencer technology with 24 silencer modules for platter vibration reduction
- Massive aluminum chassis with CLD technology (Constraint Layer Damping) for significantly improved resonance behavior
- RPM-regulated double belt drive with speed fine adjustment for the subplatter
- Integrated control panel
- 3-point setup with special gel-damped feet
- Prepared for up to 2 tonearms
- Up to 2 adjustable arm boards for 9 to 12 inch tonearms
- 15-year warranty (with registration)
Available Finishes
| Chassis and Platter: | Black (anodized), Silver (anodized) or Bi-Color |
Smoothness & Dynamics
The highest level of our Automatic Vibration Control – AVC Level 3 – as well as three fully isolated AC motors and a double-belt driven sub-platter form the basis for the world class performance of the Montana NEO!
Spectacular Performance in a Compact Design
The Montana NEO impresses with its elegant style and compact dimensions that conceal Acoustic Signature’s highly innovative technologies.
Thought Through Down to the Last Detail
To save space the control panel of the Montana NEO is integrated into the front left foot of the chassis which blends harmoniously with the design of the turntable.
CLD and Silencer Technology
The combination of our unique CLD and Silencer technology is a major contributor to the Montana NEO’s tremendous running smoothness.
Technical Data
45 RPM
(100 V – 260 V AC, 50 / 60Hz.)
(WxDxH: 24 x 22 x 6cm; 2.6 kg)
1 designed to fit to customers tonearm
1 empty armbase (with a closed top)
310 x 50 mm / 13 kg),
with Silencer modules
Package Contents
- Montana NEO chassis with integrated armboards
- Platter
- Subplatter
- External power supply DMC-20
- External control panel
- Patch cable RJ45 blue
- Patch cable RJ45 red
- 3 drive belts
- Tool set
- Carbon mat
- Gloves
- Instruction manual
2 Arm Bases
The Montana NEO is equipped with two adjustable tonearm bases that can accommodate all 9- to 12-inch tonearms thanks to interchangeable arm boards. As standard, one arm board is individually adapted to your tonearm. The second is designed with a closed top that can be easily changed for mounting a second tonearm.
Silencer
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.”