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TECHDAS AIRFORCE III TURNTABLE
TECHDAS AIRFORCE III TURNTABLE
(Original Retail Price £24,998)
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Item Details
- Manufactured in 2021
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This item is in excellent condition (9/10)
- Includes original packaging, accessories, set up & operational owner's manuals & platter dust cover
- Serial Number: 60308091
- The original retail price was £24,998
Technical Specification
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | Air Force 111 (TechDAS) |
| Type | High-end turntable, air bearing & vacuum disc hold-down technology |
| Drive System | Belt-drive (flat belt) linked motor to heavy platter |
| Vacuum / Clamping | Vacuum disc hold-down ensures effective coupling of record to platter |
| Bearing Technology | Air bearing lifts the platter on a thin film of air, minimizing mechanical contact |
| Speeds Supported | 33⅓ rpm and 45 rpm (typical for the series) |
| Tonearm Allowance | Designed to accept multiple tonearms (depending on setup) |
| Materials / Build | Precision-machined aluminium chassis; heavy platter; outboard motor/pump module |
| Isolation / Mounting | Feet (or support system) designed for vibration control |
Resources & Reviews
Manufacturer’s website: https://www.techdas.jp
In The Absolute Sound review of the TechDAS Air Force series, the Air Force models—including those sharing key technology with the AIR FORCE 111—were praised for their remarkably silent backgrounds and ability to convey micro-detail and atmosphere of the recording. The Absolute Sound+1
According to Hi-Fi News, the turntables using the air-bearing and vacuum hold-down design offer extremely high speed accuracy and bass extension, thanks to the high-mass platters and carefully engineered chassis. Hi-Fi News+1
Positive-Feedback described one model in the series as “heavy, massive, compact… with a platter moving around on a thin film of air, with a vacuum holding down a record… a great example of engineering and Japanese precision of the highest order.” Positive Feedback
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