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An excellent review of a great product
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3/1/2022
An excellent review of a great product
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3/1/2022
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Features
Specifications
Airforce 10 Tonearm
10 Inch
- Pivot to Spindle: 230 mm
- Effective Length: 248 mm
- Overhang: 18 mm
- Offset Angle: 23 degrees
- Inner Offset: 96.9 mm
- Inner Null Point: 68.9 mm
- Outer Null Point: 124.9 mm
- Maximum Error: 1.4 degrees
- Maximum Distortion: 0.95%
- Average RMS Distortion: 0.39%
- Effective Mass: 20.9 g
12 Inch
- Pivot to Spindle: 300 mm
- Effective Length: 312 mm
- Overhang: 12 mm
- Offset Angle: 16.5 degrees
- Inner Offset: 88.6 mm
- Inner Null Point: 66.07 mm
- Outer Null Point: 111.16 mm
- Maximum Error: 1.84 degrees
- Maximum Distortion: 0.63%
- Average RMS Distortion: 0.29%
- Effective Mass: 30.7 g
External Air Supply Unit
- Type: One pump system for intake and exhaust
- Weight: 14 kg
- Size: 430 mm (W) x 390 mm (D) x 144 mm (H)
Description
Air Force 10 tonearm incorporates a culmination of innovative vacuum hold-down and air bearing technologies, which were originally developed for TechDAS Air Force turntables. Additionally, it draws upon our extensive expertise in precision machining, particularly with titanium and tungsten materials. After dedicating nearly three years to the development and design of this new tonearm, we are thrilled to present a product that features an exceptionally smooth and precise motion, thanks to the advanced air bearing technologies.
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Brand highlights
Taking a step back to look at reviewers' thoughts of the brand's entire lineup—not just this product—what stands out most is the following:
- TechDAS turntables employ air-bearing platters and vacuum record hold-down systems across their entire product line, even in their most affordable models.
- The brand's turntables often feature a multi-layered chassis construction utilizing a combination of different materials to minimize vibration and resonance.
- TechDAS emphasizes precise control of platter rotation, often employing sophisticated motor control systems with quartz oscillators and microcontrollers.
- They offer design their products as tool-like and highly customizable, accommodating up to four tonearms with a variety of armboard options.
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Air Force V Premium
- Positioning: Entry-level model, designed for affordability and compactness.
- Description: Offers a compact design with integrated motor, making it ideal for smaller spaces. Features a dual platter system and a CNC machined aluminum chassis, providing a high signal-to-noise ratio similar to higher-end models. This model is suitable for those with a limited budget who still desire advanced air technologies and a solid build.
Air Force III Premium S
- Positioning: Mid-range model with enhanced vibration isolation.
- Description: Includes newly designed suspension feet for improved vibration isolation, making it suitable for varied environments. Features a heavy gunmetal platter and air bearing technology, offering a lower noise floor compared to the Air Force V Premium.
Air Force One Premium
- Positioning: High-end model with advanced air technologies.
- Description: Incorporates a heavy platter and advanced air suspension system, providing superior rotation accuracy and dynamic sound. Offers a choice of titanium or duralumin upper platter, setting it apart from the Air Force III Premium S.
Air Force Zero
- Positioning: Flagship model, designed as the ultimate reference turntable.
- Description: Features a colossal design with a 330 kg system and advanced motor technologies, delivering exceptional rotational precision. Its air suspension and multi-layer platter system provide a noise floor and soundstage unmatched by the Air Force One Premium.
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$30,001-$40,000
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Products Listed
15
Founding Year
2010
Our take on the brand
TechDAS is a premium turntable brand that uses rare air bearing and vacuum hold-down technologies, designed by former Micro Seiki engineer Hideaki Nishikawa. Their Air Force series turntables combine high-mass chassis with advanced air suspension systems to minimize vibrations, while their vacuum hold-down system reduces record warping for better sound quality.
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