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Introduced in 1952, the EMT 927 is a massive professional studio turntable with an aluminum chassis measuring 67.5 x 52 x 21.5 cm and weighing over 40 kilograms (about 80 pounds). It features a 44 cm diameter platter that rotates on a precision ball bearing with a 16.6 cm long, 2 cm diameter shaft. The motor is a large three-phase synchronous type, 13.5 cm in diameter and 20 cm long, with a precision three-step pulley (for 78, 45, and 33⅓ rpm speeds) mounted on the motor axis. Power is transferred via a precision idler to the platter rim, providing highly accurate speed and exceptional bass reproduction. The turntable includes a unique motor brake allowing fine speed adjustment (+/-10%) and can dead-stop a record at 78 rpm. The EMT 927 is often called the "Rolls Royce" of turntables and is highly sought after for its robust build, immense sound authority, and stability. It was originally designed for broadcast use and often paired with Neumann or EMT tonearms and cartridges. The 927 was followed by the EMT 930, a more economical model with slightly less of everything. The 927 is known for its ability to reproduce music with great precision and effortless flow, making it a legendary and revered piece of HiFi equipment.
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The Ascona NEO's platter weight is 13.5 kg (30 lbs) against the 927's 40 kg (88 lbs), its drive type Belt against Idler, and its weight 58 kg (128 lbs) against 40 kg (88 lbs). Both share platter material (Aluminum).
The Stabi M's platter weight is 12 kg (26 lbs) against the 927's 40 kg (88 lbs), its drive type Belt against Idler, and its weight 60 kg (132 lbs) against 40 kg (88 lbs). Both share platter material (Aluminum).
The 35's platter weight is 4.6 kg (10 lbs) against the 927's 40 kg (88 lbs), its drive type Belt against Idler, and its weight 38 kg (84 lbs) against 40 kg (88 lbs). Both share platter material (Aluminum).
The Raven Black Night's platter weight is 20 kg (44 lbs) against the 927's 40 kg (88 lbs), its drive type Belt against Idler, its platter material Composite against Aluminum, and its weight 65 kg (143 lbs) against 40 kg (88 lbs).
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