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The Sota Star Sapphire sIII is a premium turntable model from SOTA, known for its belt-driven mechanism and vacuum record-clamping system. It features a four-point suspended sub-chassis, which helps in isolating the record from external vibrations and noise. The turntable is designed to provide high-quality sound reproduction with improved stability and reduced resonance. It includes cosmetic upgrades such as a wood-veneered top panel and a more substantial dust cover compared to the standard Sapphire model. The Star Sapphire sIII is praised for its enhanced performance in the upper midrange and high frequencies, offering a more natural ambiance and clearer instrument differentiation.
Turntable mechanics and performance
Size, weight, and appearance
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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 Sapphire 5's wow & flutter is 0.040% against the Star Sapphire III's 0.030% and its weight 20 kg (44 lbs) against 22.68 kg (50 lbs). Both share drive type (Belt) and width (514 mm).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The Cosmos IV's wow & flutter is 0.040% against the Star Sapphire III's 0.030% and its weight 20 kg (44 lbs) against 22.68 kg (50 lbs). Both share drive type (Belt) and width (514 mm).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The Nova VI Vacuum's wow & flutter is 0.040% against the Star Sapphire III's 0.030%, its weight 19.96 kg (44 lbs) against 22.68 kg (50 lbs), and its width 514.35 mm against 514 mm. Both share drive type (Belt).
The PD-171A's wow & flutter is 0.040% against the Star Sapphire III's 0.030%, its weight 25.4 kg (56 lbs) against 22.68 kg (50 lbs), and its depth 407 mm against 412 mm. Both share drive type (Belt).
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