– ‘'Made in Japan' means: combining the latest technology and subtle craftsmanship that elevates the enjoyment of music to an art –
Hideaki Nishikawa, our designer:
'The Air Force turntables are highly acclaimed for their innovative design ideas, unique construction and core "air" technologies, all developed to accomplish our goal of realizing ideal analog reproduction. To attain the ideal analog reproduction we tried to approach it in the same way a lacquer disc is produced.
The process of manufacturing an LP record is critical to the sound. When the lathe carves a groove into a lacquer disc, the disc is held down onto the platter using a vacuum. This reduces wow and flutter, any degradation of sound quality, and also increases the signal to noise ratio, thus avoiding anything that may have a negative effect when creating a very high quality master.
Then the engineer lowers the pickup into the groove in the lacquer disc and listens to ensure the groove is properly cut. This lacquer will be the master to produce the vinyl records.
To re-enact the same status in record playback, all the models of the Air Force series feature a vacuum LP hold-down. Our goal for the Air Force Series is to precisely extract and reproduce all information embedded in the groove, with nothing added or sacrificed.'
Rhapsody about the TechDAS Air Force V Premium
Air bearing, vacuum turntable.
The new Air Force V Premium is the most affordable high-end model from the Air Force-series from TechDAS. Once again, performance boundaries have been pushed with further refinements. Air Force turntables feature unique and refined air technologies, including an air bearing that rotates the platform on a very thin layer of air, insulating the record from vibration. The LP is held by the vacuum.
Its main features are: compact size, affordable and designed to the highest quality standards. The chassis is made of solid aluminum. Less vibration from the engine. Signal-to-noise ratios more in line with those of modern digital audio. So you get the ultimate ultra-modern analog sound, with an unmatched level of black background and accurate rotation.
Harry and Michael are the tastemakers and driving forces behind RHAPSODY
Rhapsody is no ordinary store but a bustling meeting place where music lovers and audio connoisseurs love to come and soon feel at home. A place where knowledge, experience and the latest news is eagerly exchanged.
For us, then, stands a informal method with great pleasure, passion for audio engineering and love of music at its core.
We also have a knack for unusual products and spotting relevant innovations in the high-end world. There are always unprecedented and unheard of products in the store for you to come and listen to. You are welcome!
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