Strato Bianco/Nero vs Clearaudio Master Reference
The Master Reference's weight is 44 kg (97 lbs) against the Strato Bianco/Nero's 28 kg (62 lbs) and its width 500 mm against 460 mm. Both share drive type (Belt) and platter material (Acrylic).
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The Transrotor Strato Bianco/Nero is a high-end, manually operated belt-drive turntable with an acrylic/aluminum/acrylic sandwich chassis. It uses Transrotor’s TMD magnetic-drive bearing and three motors, powered by the separate Konstant FMD supply. The Strato Nero has a glossy black acrylic chassis and POM platter, while the Strato Bianco has a glossy white acrylic chassis and acrylic platter. The standard package includes the chrome TRA 9 tonearm and Transrotor Figaro MC cartridge; a removable transparent dust cover is also supplied.
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The Master Reference's weight is 44 kg (97 lbs) against the Strato Bianco/Nero's 28 kg (62 lbs) and its width 500 mm against 460 mm. Both share drive type (Belt) and platter material (Acrylic).
The Naia's platter weight is 2.6 kg (6 lbs) against the Strato Bianco/Nero's 0.74 kg (2 lbs), its effective length 228.6 mm against 232.8 mm, and its platter material Aluminum against Acrylic. Both share drive type (Belt).
The Diva II's tracking force is 2.0 g against the Strato Bianco/Nero's 1.9 g and its platter weight 2.5 kg (6 lbs) against 0.74 kg (2 lbs). Both share output (0.3 mV) and drive type (Belt).
The dps 3's effective mass is 13.5 g against the Strato Bianco/Nero's 18 g and its effective length 239.3 mm against 232.8 mm. Both share drive type (Belt) and platter material (Acrylic).
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SME 12
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