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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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millercarbon
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The plodding sound of high mass turntables. That's a first. Never heard those two associated that way before. Certainly no one who has ever heard mine has said anything like that. And after 20 years, you would think someone would have noticed. https://systems.audiogon.com/systems/8367 
dover
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The plodding sound of high mass turntables (I have owned an AMG and a Kuzma) really seems contrary to the Naim philosophy

Its not the high mass, it is the design and implementation.
I have heard both the TT's you mention - the ploddy sound has nothing to do with mass, the rubber belts and weasel motors are the primary issue.



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pesky_wabbit
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Yeah, I would have thought Naim would lean more into the Rega than Clearaudio camp. Maybe they got Clearaudios to stop and start on a dime like a top of the line Rega? Guess they‘re too much competitors for a turntable alliance to be made and us to find out.
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chakster
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Awful (in my opinion), like typical mainstream “high-end” nowadays.  Those designers are from the same school? 
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