New Horizon 202i Turntable

New Horizon 202i Manual Turntable

Elegance and Power. With their essentiality turntables of the 200i line give you unforgettable sensations.

The synergy of the common elements that make up 201i, 202i and 203i means that even the smallest details emerge from the grooves of the vinyl with the grace and sweetness that only large analog systems can provide.

An essential turntable born from a complex project that is, at the same time, clean, sober and traditionally modern in its design thanks to intelligent engineering. The double base reduces the background noise, thus increasing the sound quality; the carbon fibre arm, immune to undesirable vibrations, let the music play naturally and clearly; the thickness and weight of the platter stabilize the rotation, giving presence and authority to the reproduction of the discs. Modern and elegant design, high quality finish, reliable engineering and attention to detail: all the elements that makes New Horizon products extremely unique are found on the 202i turntable.

Pairing with the new New Horizon NH95 9" tonearm, fully adjustable, enhances detail and clarity to the listening. A great project that has engaged us in the search for characteristics of absolute excellence to extract the soul from our beloved records.

Features

• HD Double Plinth

The rigid base that is unique in 201i is doubled in 202i. This allows an even more efficient decoupling of the motor (bigger source of self-generated vibrations) from the arm and the needle that is able to read the music only in the grooves of the vinyl with a very low background noise caused by the spurious vibrations. The constructive material is the same: compressed wood pulp and artificial resins, known as MDF HD. This material is extremely smooth and heavy and its isomorphic composition works much more efficiently than the solid wood.

•  Synchronous AC motor

The turntable pulsating heart is the compact 24VAC synchronous motor whose main feature is its extremely regular rotation, independent from the variations of the mains voltage, given that its speed depends on the mains frequency. The high torque and the rotation speed of 500 rpm actively contribute to the regularity and fluidity of the plate rotation.

•  Mechanical suspension

202i is a set of mechanical parts in action. The largest internal source of noise and vibrations is the motor that must be isolated as much as possible from all other parts of the turntable. The engine insulation in New Horizon turntables is made by an exclusive mechanical suspension system. Through precision steel springs, calibrated on the suspended weight of the motor and the pulley, the oscillation transmission to the plinth is efficiently blocked.

• Belt drive

The transmission of the motion to the plate is obtained by a special belt in silicone rubber. The choice of this material ensures the best energy transfer and an excellent decoupling from the vibrations produced by the engine during the operation.

• Inverted bearing

One of the strong points in New Horizon turntables is the plate rotation pivot. The perfection of the movement is the result of an accurate project and several prototypes. Today the piece in production has a sturdy inverted bearing structure in three pieces of aluminium and steel that guarantee the maximum “silence” and a very low rotation friction.

• NH95 New Horizon Arm

The plinth houses the brand new 9″ NH95 straight arm. The movement of this jewel of mechanics is based on four high precision radial bearings. The tube is a sandwich of nylon and aluminum worked to break down the resonances and dampen the section dedicated to the counterweight. In addition to the truly progressive proprietary anti-skating, it offers all the micro-adjustments possible to take full advantage of the characteristics of any cartridge from azimuth to vertical tube alignment (VTA). The choice of accessories is completed by the tools necessary for its adjustment also by a handy sling bar.

• Methacrylate platter

The appearance is extremely important: 202i has a 20mm thick laser-cut and precision machined platter in Crystal Methacrylate. This material with a high specific weight combines the excellent ability to disperse the vibrations kinetic energy, to the elegance of a perfect transparency.

•  Output on RCA terminals

New Horizon turntables are interfaced in the best way with all your electronics. An excellent insulating material plate accommodates the gold-plated RCA output terminals and the separate earth connector.

• Feet 5030RD

The New Horizon 5030RD feet enhance the sonic characteristics of any hifi device by providing better vibration and resonance isolation.
They are made of Delrin®, steel, low density natural rubber and HQR compound (Hard Quiet Rubber), cleaning the system from spurious vibrations, noticeably improving the acoustic scene, detail and three-dimensionality.

Included accessories

• RCA Interconnection Cables
• Laptop wired 24VAC / 500mA power supply
• Methacrylate Dust Cover
• Owners Manual
• Cartridge Reference Template
• Arm’s Balancing Weight
•  NH Sling Bar
•  2 x Hexagonal Wrench

Technical Specifications