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The Grand Prix Audio Monaco turntable series represents cutting-edge analog playback technology, featuring proprietary direct-drive systems with fluid damping and optical encoder precision. Current iterations include the 2.0 and 3.0 models, with upgrade paths available for earlier versions.
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The closest alternatives on specs, description and the systems they turn up in, with the specs they share set side by side.
The Titan Direct's platter weight is 11.3 kg (25 lbs) against the Monaco's 6.17 kg (14 lbs), its platter material Aluminum against Bronze, and its weight 40.8 kg (90 lbs) against 6.17 kg (14 lbs). Both share drive type (Direct).
The XL DC's platter weight is 22 kg (49 lbs) against the Monaco's 6.17 kg (14 lbs), its platter material Brass against Bronze, and its weight 80 kg (176 lbs) against 6.17 kg (14 lbs). Both share drive type (Direct).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The NVS-150's platter weight is 45.36 kg (100 lbs) against the Monaco's 6.17 kg (14 lbs), its platter material Aluminum against Bronze, and its weight 45.36 kg (100 lbs) against 6.17 kg (14 lbs). Both share drive type (Direct).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The P3 Pro's platter weight is 1.1 kg (2 lbs) against the Monaco's 6.17 kg (14 lbs), its platter material Aluminum against Bronze, and its weight 1.1 kg (2 lbs) against 6.17 kg (14 lbs). Both share drive type (Direct).
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