Viella 12 vs Acoustic Signature Typhoon NEO
The Typhoon NEO's weight is 35 kg (77 lbs) against the Viella 12's 23 kg (51 lbs) and its height 190 mm against 180 mm. Both share drive type (Belt) and platter material (Aluminum).
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The AMG Viella 12 is a premium unsuspended, belt-driven turntable featuring a massive 24lb, 73mm thick platter made from solid aircraft-grade aluminum with an integrated PVC mat. It uses a decoupled, ultra-quiet 24V brushless Lorenzi DC motor with quartz-controlled round belt drive, supporting speeds of 33.33, 45, and 78 rpm with electronic on/off, speed change, and fine speed adjustment. The turntable has a high-precision 20mm steel shaft bearing with hydrodynamic lubrication and a mechanically isolated bearing and spindle interface for vibration decoupling. The chassis is constructed from high-density aerospace aluminum with a dark shadow black anodized coating, and the total weight is approximately 23 kg. The Viella 12 can be ordered with AMG's 9W1, 12J2, or 12JT tonearms or without a tonearm, and it supports upgrades including different power supplies and chassis finishes. It includes an integrated bubble level in the plinth and offers optional wood trim skirts in black or cherry finishes. Dimensions are approximately 525 x 316 x 180 mm (L/W/H). The turntable is known for its solid build quality, precision engineering, and excellent vibration isolation, making it a highly regarded model in the AMG lineup.
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