Before getting into the subject, one thing must be taken into account. Following the Japanese tradition of exquisite manual and artisan work, technique audio creates the capsules of its toadiscos in a manual process that, in the artisan spirit, always carries out the same expert, one that has been doing decades. Always the same. That said, we can get to AT-LP2022, Transparent toiac inspired by the Limited Edition AT-LP2022 which was manufactured for the 60th anniversary of the Japanese brand.
The first thing that attracts attention is its transparent acrylic chassis of high density and 30 mm. This architecture is not a whim. Acrylic is a material that is used for soundproofing and noise reduction thanks to its ability to reflect and block sound waves. Thanks to this, the analogical experience (distant, remote and clearly different from digital sound), stands out significantly. In a nutshell, All the design of this toadiscos pursues a purest sound (which does not always mean hygienic) different from digital reproductions.
Its dish is also 20 mm acrylic. What makes the set completely translucent and, to put it in some way, transonic: it is crossed by light and sound. Important: The toadiscos is the musical brain, interprets the grooves of the vinyl with enormous precision, but if the “senses” (read the speakers) they will not go to the time, part of the experience will be lost.
This unique construction, By materials and weight (about 8.4 kilos), it is not only attractive, but also allows exceptional control of resonancesince it minimizes unwanted vibrations to achieve extraordinarily sharp reproduction.
Its nucleus is a tensile precision mechanism by belt with an optical sensor located below the axis. This system constantly controls the rotation of the dish to guarantee a necessary reproduction at 33 1/3 and 45 rpm. Again a “perfect” brain. So much that They have separated the headdresses from the power supply and the external control unit (such as putting the brain in one place and the spinal cord in another, so as not to run any risk). By separating these components from the turntables, technique audio isolates the sensitive parts of the audio of possible electrical interference, preserving the clarity of the sound.
The new design of the straight carbon fiber toner the high performance system. Designed precisely for superior monitoring, it has adjustable VTA, azimutal adjustment, an antipatinage mechanism of precise adjustment rope and interchangeable counterweights for greater compatibility with different capsules. What does this jargon mean? That the whole system conforms to the angles of the vinyl furrows at all times To respond to the depth of this and thus give, at all times, the best version and the most homogeneous while still differentiating the different audio channels.
Taking into account its price (€ 2000), it is not an option for anybut the box includes high -end details: RCA cables, ground cable, 45 rpm adapter, removable antipolvo cover, configuration tools and inspection gloves. The artisanal process, the experience and the selection of materials, makes the rest.
Verdict:
It is not a weaving for those who want to connect only to Bluetooth headphones, it is not for those who have a couple of vinyls that want to reproduce from time to time. It is a piece of “arthecnology”, hence its value. For those who really seek a better musical expression. And they have the money.