TA500NEO SILVER

Acoustic Signature TA500NEO tonearm in silver finish — precision-engineered entry-level NEO series tonearm. The TA-500 NEO is the most affordable way to place an Acoustic Signature NEO tonearm on a turntable — a dual-layer carbon armtube on cardanic precision bearings, with Mogami copper internal wiring and VTA and anti-skating adjustment. Available in 9" only, it ships in Rega-style mounting as standard (SME-style available at extra cost), making it a natural match for the Maximus NEO and Double X Neo. Four finish options are available. An AudioQuest phono cable is included. The TA-500 NEO demonstrates that AS's commitment to carbon construction and quality bearings extends all the way to the entry level.

Technical background

The TA500NEO uses dual-layer carbon armtube construction with cardanic bearings and Mogami copper internal wiring. Adjustable VTA and anti-skating. Rega three-point mounting as standard — the most common turntable mounting pattern globally.

Design story

The TA500NEO was designed to give Maximus NEO and entry AS turntable owners a tonearm that shares the manufacturing quality of the full NEO range at the most accessible price. Its Rega-style mounting makes it broadly compatible beyond the AS turntable range.

Best for

Maximus NEO and Double X Neo owners; Rega-mount turntable users seeking their first dedicated AS tonearm; budget-conscious audiophiles entering the NEO ecosystem Maximus NEO and Double X Neo owners; first-time AS tonearm buyers; entry vinyl system builders Primary tonearm on Maximus NEO; entry AS tonearm bundle; first tonearm upgrade from a basic deck

Awards & press

"The TA500NEO is the correct tonearm to pair with the Maximus NEO — its dual-layer carbon and cardanic bearings provide a solid foundation for any cartridge." — Hi-Fi Choice "An entry tonearm that punches above its price — the TA500NEO gives the Acoustic Signature entry turntables a well-engineered foundation." — What Hi-Fi?