Artemis Labs SA-1 Owners manual
Artemis Labs SA-1
Turntable
Set-Up & Operating Manual
Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers).
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug. A grounding-type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The third prong is provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as if the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
liquid has been spilled inside the appliance or it has been exposed to moisture, the appliance does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
14. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to
rain or moisture.
Explanation of Safety Symbols:
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of
electric shock, do not remove the
covers. No user-serviceable parts
inside. Refer Servicing to qualified
service personnel.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
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This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing) instruction in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
INTRODUCTION & SPECIFICATIONS
The Artemis Labs SA-1 Turntable puts a sonically excellent design into an attractive and compact package. It was designed by Frank Schröder, of Berlin, based on years of experience in the fi eld of reproduction of vinyl records. The motor controller was designed by John Atwood. This manual will help you
set-up and get the most out of your SA-1 turntable.
BILL OF MATERIALS
The following items are shipped with each SA-1 turntable:
1 - Plinth with bearing and motor installed
1 - Platter
1 - Paper/felt inlay mat
1 - Acrylic mat
1 - Bubble foam mat
2 - Belts
1 - Tension roller
1 - Conical aluminum alloy foot
2 - Conical Delrin™ feet
1 - Motor Controller
1 - 50 Hz strobe disk or 60 Hz strobe disk
1 - Screwdriver (for speed adjustment)
1 - Instruction manual
1 - Warranty card
ACCESSORIES
The following items are available for purchase from your dealer:
• Graphite mat
• Additional belts
• Acrylic lid
• Extra arm board
• Set of three Stillpoint™ feet (customized for SA-1 turntable)
SPECIFICATIONS:
Permissible Arm Lengths: 220mm to 260mm (8.7" to 10¼")
Platter Speeds: 33 1/3 and 45 rpm, trimmable, variable from approx. 25 to 60 rpm.
Mains Voltage: Wired at factory for one of the following voltage ranges: 100V to 130V or 200V to 260V, 50 to 60Hz.
Power Consumption (rms) : TBD Watts nominal, TBD Watts maximum.
Size: Motor Controller: 3¾" (95 mm) Width, 10" (254 mm) Depth, 4½" (114 mm) Height
Turntable (including feet): 17¾" (450 mm) Width, 13¾" (350 mm) Depth, 5½" (140 mm) Height
Mass: Motor Controller: 4 lbs. 6 oz. (2.0Kg)
Turntable: 40 lbs. (18.2Kg)
Total shipping weight: 48 lbs. (21.8Kg)
Note: These specifi cations are subject to change at any time.
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DESCRIPTION
Some of the features that set this turntable apart from other designs past and present are:
THE PLATTER
The 15 pound platter is made from anodized aircraft grade aluminum alloy, turned to an extremely tight
tolerance (± 5 microns) in all directions.
The platter’s thickness is maintained from center to the outer rim to avoid variations in the mechanical
impedance “seen” by the cartridge.
The platter is damped with a proprietary paper/felt inlay, allowing for the use of three different platterrecord interfaces:
• Foam bubble mat for effi cient decoupling of the record if so desired
• Acrylic plastic for excellent mechanical impedance match with the vinyl record
• Graphite mat for rigid coupling and fast energy transfer
Each of these will be optimal for specifi c applications and allow the user to “fi ne-tune” the overall tonal
balance of the system without sacrifi cing detail resolution.
The acrylic and the foam mat come standard with the table, the graphite mat can be ordered separately and
all are easily interchangeable.
THE BEARING
The massive, 3 pound bearing is of the non-inverted type, utilizing a large diameter, case hardened spindle
and unusually long self lubricating phosphor bronze bushings. The clearance is kept very small, but the
defi ned surface “roughness” of the spindle maintains an extremely stable oil fi lm and creates drag at the
same time.
The bearing is sealed and will maintain its super low noise performance for many years without the need
for cleaning or re-oiling.
The centering pin is formed center each record perfectly when “dropped” onto the platter, but doesn’t make
contact with the record once on the mat. This lowers the noise fl oor even further and allows the user to “retrue” records with an off-center hole, a frequently encountered sign of lack of quality control on the part of
today’s record pressing plants.
If the user wishes to opt for a record weight or clamp, he may do so, but few are recommended if the above
advantage is not to be sacrifi ced. Artemis Labs will soon be able to provide a small record weight perfectly
suited for this turntable.
THE PLINTH
The plinth is constructed from three layers of bamboo ply and ebony, each bamboo layer made up of three
layers of different grain orientation. Medium mass and very high internal damping in conjunction with
a rigid coupling to the supporting platform provide an effective mechanical ground. Vibrations generated
by the table are dissipated in the plinth, footfall is well controlled despite the lack of a suspension (a can of
worms in itself).
The plinth rests on three cones, one made from Dural and two of a hard polymer. Stillpoints™ component
feet are available as an option. See www.stillpoints.us/the_design_.html for more information.
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