Acoustic Signature Challenger Mk3 turntable and SME 309 tonearm

Acoustic Signature Challenger Mk3 turntable with SME arm board and SME 309 tonearm.


It comes with leather mat for the aluminium platter

SME arm board and SME 309 tonearm


From my own experience, this TT works best with Harmonix TU-800EX LP Matte


http://acoustic-signature.com/en/turntables/challenger/

TECHNICAL DATA

 
Drive Unit
1 synchronous motor, electronically regulated fully mains decoupled adjustable, Beta-DIG motor electronic, external power supply


Bearing 
high precision Tidorfolon-bearing roller-bushed and paired with axle


Chassis 
vibration damped chassis, 3 height adjustable feet, soft alloy for low resonance


Platter
high precision platter made of aluminum, 5 cm height,
9 kg weight


Speed Range
33 1/3 RPM, 45 RPM with motor electronic


Power Supply
230  or 115 V


Dimensions 
440 x 180 x 350 mm, 21-25 kg weight, depending on extras


Reviews:

http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/acoustic-signature-challenger-mk3-and-ta-2000-tonearm/

Summary: "I would recommend the Challenger Mk3 to any analog lover whose budget accommodates its roughly USD$5k price (depending on tonearm and cartridge choices)—and particularly for audiophiles ready to take that next step from more basic components into the world of reference-level gear."

https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/2019-high-end-audio-buyers-guide-turntables-10k-and-under/

Acoustic Signature Challenger Mk3
$4997
Analog fans might already be familiar with Acoustic Signature—and maybe you’ve even read JV’s glowing review of the maker’s mighty Invictus flagship ’table. Though the Challenger Mk3 may not have the sheer low-end weight and power of the esteemed German manufacturer’s upper-tier designs, reviewer JM found that it still delivers remarkable purity, focus, elegance of presentation, and exceptional musicality. Drums, for instance, may not have the ultimate punch, but are still terrifically fast, textured, and explosive. The turntable’s small-footprint cylindrical chassis is clean, solid, and elegant. The Challenger Mk3 is also remarkably simple to set up and maintain; its first-rate build-quality (all parts are machined in-house and assembled by hand) has clearly paid off in the solid performance of this very low-coloration turntable. Call it a Challenger that punches above its weight.


Selling the turntable which comes with the large original boxes and packing material, tools (hex keys), manual, and leather platter mat, and also the SME 309 tonearm (aluminium version) as shown in the pictures, but not including the cartridge, Harmonix LP Matte, and turntable platform.

Price RM14k net (TT & SME 309). If interested please contact Anwar 012-4750395.  Needs a full-size sedan, MPV or SUV for pickup due to the size of the boxes.  Item is in Gombak, Selangor.

Turntable is still available.

Decided to sell both TT and tonearm.