SOTA Comet Turntable with S251

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catalog# SOTTCOM250

Condition: New
Finish: Textured Black
Includes: S250 Series III Tonearm
Manufacturer: SOTA
Model: Comet
Options: Dustcover
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SOTA Comet Turntable W/S251

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During the record playing process, every part of a turntable is subject to a variety of internally and externally caused vibrations. To deal effectively with the distortions caused by these vibrations, each distortion generated mechanism must be addressed and resolved if it is to achieve the goal of bringing you closest to the musical experience.

Almost every other turntable in production today uses an aluminum or aluminum-alloy platter. Unfortunately, aluminum lacks internal damping. Sota has taken an entirely different approach to the Comet platter design. The platter utilized on the Comet is made of special high-density polymers. The Comet incorporates dampening material sandwiched between two layers of precision-machined 3/8" Plexiglas to create a thick, massive platter. An interface mat is added to the platter, for the best possible record-to-mat interface.

And because of the energy-dissipative property of polymers, various types of polymer materials are used throughout the Comet, not only for the main platter, but also for the sub-platter and bearing cup assembly. The Spindle/Bearing Assembly of the Comet is a state-of-the-art design, and one of the keys to their outstanding performance. Once again, Sota has turned to the performance advantage of polymers. The bearing cup is manufactured of a high-tech material called Turcite®. Turcite® is a Teflon-impregnated, self-lubricating polymer designed specifically for ultra-precise bearing applications, and is ideally suited to the turntable spindle/bearing function.

The Drive System of the Comet consists of a high-density polymer sub-platter driven by a 24-pole AC synchronous motor originally designed for ultra-precise computer use. The motor drives a precision-ground, low-tension belt which provides a vibration-free drive system for the rotating assembly of the turntable. The Comet is equipped for both 33 and 45 RPM.

"I thoroughly enjoyed my time with the SOTA Comet. This is a well-designed system and its parts and materials work in harmony to produce considerable musical enjoyment for a modest investment." - Victor Chavira, Positive Feedback, July 2004

"The quietness of the Comet never ceases to amaze me. I highly recommend the SOTA Comet for anyone who wants to get into vinyl and not have to be an engineer to get the most out of the experience!" - Ed Morawski, Positive Feedback, July 2004

"...engineering is what the Comet delivers." - Michael Fremer, Stereophile, February 2003

"The SOTAs are the only suspended turntables that are absolutely, unconditionally stable over time, a statement I make from personal experience." - Paul Seydor, The Absolute Sound (TAS)

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