HURRICANE NEO
Two-Motor Dual-Layer Chassis — Hurricane NEO with Three-Arm Capacity at Its Price
Description ⌄
Hurricane NEO high-gloss plinth with 8-silencer platter — Makassar or Black finish with anodised aluminium. The Hurricane NEO holds a unique position in the AS lineup as the most affordable model to offer three tonearm positions on an all-aluminum CLD chassis. Dual AC motors drive the belt system via the external DMC-20, while the 11 kg platter with 8 Silencer modules and DTD diamond-coated bearing spindle provide the same core mechanical quality as models costing significantly more. At 30 kg, it is one of the lighter options in the range, making installation straightforward, and its three-arm capacity makes it a natural platform for audiophiles looking to build a multi-cartridge analogue front end without the cost of the Typhoon NEO.
Technical background
The Hurricane NEO uses two motors on a 50mm CLD (Constrained Layer Damping) aluminium chassis — a design where two layers of aluminium are bonded with a viscoelastic damping layer to reduce resonance. An 11 kg platter with 8 silencer modules and DTD bearing provide the same bearing quality as the flagship. Three tonearm positions with external DMC-20 AVC controller.
Design story
The Hurricane NEO was designed as the most capable dual-motor AS turntable — specifically engineered to offer three tonearm positions at a price where competitors offer one or two. The CLD chassis is a notable specification differentiator at this price tier.
Best for
Budget-conscious multi-arm enthusiasts; audiophiles entering the AS aluminum-chassis range; those pairing a primary arm with a mono cartridge arm Analogue enthusiasts wanting multi-arm capability and AS engineering at a mid-range price; buyers upgrading from the Tornado or Verona NEO Mid-high-end analogue front-end; three-arm setup for comprehensive vinyl coverage; dedicated listening room
Awards & press
"The Hurricane NEO punches hard above its price — its CLD chassis, DTD bearing, and three-arm capacity are engineering achievements at this level." — Hi-Fi News "A turntable that makes you reconsider what is possible at the price — the Hurricane NEO is an outstanding engineering achievement." — Hi-Fi Choice
Features ⌄
- 2-motor belt drive in 50 mm CLD aluminum chassis; lowest-priced AS model with 3-tonearm capacity
- 11 kg platter with 8 silencer modules and DTD diamond-coated bearing spindle
- External DMC-20 motor controller; accepts up to 3 tonearms simultaneously
- Made in Süssen, Germany — 50mm CLD (Constrained Layer Damping) aluminium chassis
- Three tonearm positions — the most multi-arm flexibility at the Hurricane price point
- DTD diamond-coated bearing — the same spindle technology as the Invictus flagship