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LOCAL PICKUP FROM MILWAUKEE,WI WHICH IS 90 MILES NORTH OF CHICAGO.Turntable package was $20,000 in 2018 when purchased. Manufactured in Germany 1-30-2018 this Acoustic Solid "EDITION" Turntable has the optional Big M4 MicroController (Used on the $50,000 Model 733) and purchased with EDITION as upgrade. The Tonearm is the Acoustic Solid WTB 213 9" Carbon Fiber which is fitted with Ortofon QUINTET Black S cartridge and has Shibata Stylus. This Turntable has a custom made Solid OAK Plinth with custom 3/8" thick plexiglass cover. So massive is the turntable with plinth (27"W x 21"D) the dustcover uses 4 heavy hinges. Also included but not pictured are (2) album boxes (so cool) made to match and use same OAK wood, each will hold few hundred LP's. This turntable is very heavy with an approximate weight of 150lbs. Has XLR Out which is easily converted to RCA if you wish. I am using Ayre Acoustics P-5x Phono Stage which has XLR or RCA Inputs and not included with sale but available if turntable purchased. This package is Absolutely MINT and Perfect in every way. BEST Turntable I have ever heard. I can turn volume all way up and there is no hum plus with Carbon Fiber Arm and Ortofon Black S the Shibata goes down into groove and even old records that pop and click on other turntables sound clean with this turntable. Turntable is MAGIC and ready to audition and enjoy. Thanks//Price is $7900.Call 4I4-65I-6664 with any questions Thanks//Larry
This is a seller’s market for high-end German turntables, but the US$8,500 asking price here is ambitious, sitting well above the 75th percentile of US$4,621 from your 13 recent comparables and nearly double the median of US$3,214. While the new SRP for similar Acoustic Solid Edition models can reach US$8,815, used listings typically cluster far lower, making this priced at the top of the new market rather than offering used-value leverage.
Still, the package is compelling if the condition is truly mint: the WTB 213 arm (SRP ~US$2,600) and Quintet Black S cartridge add genuine high-end value, and the custom plinth and dust cover suggest a tailored, owner-upgraded system that’s rare to find complete. Acoustic Solid’s dual-belt, massive-platter design minimizes resonance for cleaner, more detailed sound, and if this is original-owner, well-maintained gear, it’s a serious opportunity to own a top-tier table without waiting for a bargain—just ensure full functional verification before committing at this level.
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Acoustic Solid emerged in the late 1990s from the inventive heartland of Germany, specifically the Swabian region near Altdorf, embodying the precision engineering spirit of Porsche and Hugo Boss country. Founded around 1996-1997 by Karl Wirth, a mechanical engineer and former automotive production manager disillusioned with the vinyl market's decline, the brand began in his home garage. Wirth crafted his first heavy-mass, belt-driven "Solid One" turntable on a lathe, initially for friends, before a distributor propelled it to public acclaim in 1997, marking the official launch of this family-run enterprise.
The company specializes exclusively in the high-end analog domain, handcrafting turntables, luxury record players, tonearms, pickups, and phono amplifiers, along with complementary accessories. All production occurs in their own manufactory, blending traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology to deliver audiophile-grade precision "Made in Germany." Distinctive lines like Aluminum, Classic, Vintage, and Custom cater to vinyl purists seeking uncompromising performance.
Acoustic Solid holds a revered niche as a boutique high-end turntable maker, exporting to over 40 countries and earning acclaim for extraordinary sound quality and build. Synonymous with reliability and innovation over 25 years, it appeals to discerning collectors who prioritize mass-loaded, non-suspended designs that rival established competitors, solidifying its position among the world's elite vinyl playback specialists.
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