Torqueo Acero Exclusive
The Torqueo Acero Exclusive is the full size expression of Torqueo’s T-34 idler drive concept, finished in a striking Acero hardwood that sets off its chrome and copper hardware. Each turntable is built to order in Italy and uses Torqueo’s pulley driven idler mechanism with an external high precision motor, a massive bearing and a high mass plinth that is tuned like a musical instrument rather than a lab fixture. The result is a drive system that feels mechanically silent yet delivers instant torque and rock solid speed stability.
Under the Acero plinth a CAD designed mechanism, machined from gunmetal bronze, non magnetic stainless steel, instrument grade brass and high grade aluminium alloy, is calibrated to extremely fine tolerances to minimise noise and vibration. The Acero Exclusive is supplied with Torqueo’s Cu-2900 copper platter mat and an external power supply, and can be ordered pre drilled for a wide range of classic and contemporary tonearms, making it a true centrepiece for serious analogue systems.
Description
Type: Idler drive record player, handcrafted in Italy
Drive system: Pulley operated idler mechanism with high torque motor and high precision main bearing
Speeds: 33â…“ and 45 rpm (T-34 Exclusive architecture)
Motor:
Oversized external synchronous motor
NOS motors completely disassembled, cleaned and rebuilt where used
New production motors with ultra silent bearings and carefully tuned phase capacitor for minimal noise and vibration
Mechanics and materials:
CAD designed mechanical system developed over several years of testing
Parts machined from bronze (gunmetal), AISI 316 non magnetic stainless steel, brass CuZn19Sn and high grade aluminium alloy (ergal)
CNC machining with very low tolerance laser control for precise alignment and near silent running
Plinth construction:
High mass plinth structure designed specifically for the T-34 pulley system
Combination of very hard natural woods such as Ipè Lapacho (ironwood) and Finnish birch plywood, combined with metal parts and viscoelastic layers
Voiced to suppress unwanted vibration without killing harmonic richness or dynamics
Cabinet work and finish:
Acero wood exterior finish, hand built by master carpenters
Traditional cabinet making and lute finishing techniques used for long term stability and visual depth
Tonearm mounting:
Full size plinth with integrated arm board
Can be factory drilled for the customer’s chosen tonearm
Compatible with a wide selection of modern and vintage arms
Supplied accessories:
External power supply
Cu-2900 copper platter mat
Tonearm and cartridge supplied separately on request
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