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Naim introduce a turntable - the Solstice Special Edition

After decades of rumors, Naim have introduced a turntable: the Solstice.

Built by Clearaudio to Naim specifications, a complete system is $20k. Includes a new Aro Mk2 arm, a Naim cartridge, power supply, and phono stage. Limited edition of 500 units.

More information here: https://www.naimaudio.com/solstice

Thoughts?  I'm frankly surprised it's not much more expensive.  
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luxmancl38
580 posts
 
20K for the whole system seems ok. I wonder what the price is for each piece. TT, Aro tonearm, cart and phono. My guess this is a test run. If successful it'll become a regular product in their lineup.
lewm
12,461 posts
 
The URL you provide, for all its verbiage, doesn’t bother to mention whether the new TT is a belt- drive or direct-drive. Since it’s really a Clearaudio, I’ll assume belt.
naimfan OP
166 posts
 
The WhatHiFi piece says: 

"The Special Edition Collection includes the belt-drive Solstice turntable; the Aro Mk2 tonearm; an Equinox MC cartridge; a Solstice Series Phono Stage; a Solstice Series Power Supply and bespoke accessories set."
cd318
2,636 posts
 
It looks ridiculously overpriced but the Aro 2 should certainly draw a lot of interest.

The original Aro remains the best tonearm I heard. 

It seemed expensive at the time but even the used price never went down.
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