TA1000NEO SILVER 9"

Acoustic Signature TA1000NEO tonearm in silver finish — 9-inch effective length. The TA-1000 NEO is the entry point into Acoustic Signature's carbon tonearm lineup — dual-layer carbon armtube, cardanic precision ball bearings, and Mogami copper internal wiring. VTA adjustment and azimuth correction are both included as standard, with an anti-skating weight and brass counterweight (optionally 24K gold-plated). Available in Rega-style or SME-style mounting, in 9" and 12" lengths, and in four finish options, the TA-1000 NEO offers genuine engineering quality at a price point accessible to audiophiles making their first step into a dedicated AS tonearm. An AudioQuest phono cable is included.

Technical background

The TA1000NEO uses cardanic precision bearings in a dual-layer carbon armtube with Mogami copper internal wiring. VTA and azimuth are both adjustable. Available in Rega or SME mount configurations. Supports cartridges from 6 to 16 grams. An optional 24K gold counterweight is available.

Design story

The TA1000NEO is the entry point to the NEO tonearm family — designed to give buyers of Maximus NEO and Double X Neo turntables a well-engineered tonearm that shares the manufacturing philosophy of the full AS range.

Best for

Double X Neo and Maximus NEO owners; those upgrading from an OEM tonearm to their first dedicated AS arm; Rega-compatible turntable owners Entry AS turntable owners; buyers wanting an AS-manufactured tonearm at the entry price; first-time AS tonearm buyers Primary tonearm on Maximus NEO or Double X Neo; entry AS system build

Awards & press

"The TA1000NEO is an honest, capable tonearm at an entry price — its cardanic bearings and dual-layer carbon construction are well above minimum expectations." — Hi-Fi Choice "A solid entry tonearm that gives Acoustic Signature turntable owners a natural and well-priced companion arm." — What Hi-Fi?