| Form and Function
A totally unique solution that achieves a broad range of design objectives previously impossible in one package.
The Full Circle is a tribute to the medium of vinyl and it's unique position in the music lover's life. It has redefined the way that analogue will evolve in the next centaury and eloquently re-affirms the long term viability of the format. The solution is comprised of three state-of-the-art components, the Circle turntable, a.c.t. 0.5 tonearm and Ply moving coil carbon fibre bodied cartridge. With a set up time of less than one hour, the complete product requires no "tuning" and will remain stable and reliable indefinitely.
Wilson Benesch is the world's foremost authority on the use and function of advanced composite structures when applied in audio systems. Over ten year's of research and development lie behind this imaginative and unique product.
As a complete solution it is a landmark product. However, the modular design framework elevates its value above and beyond the conventional. A range of upgrade paths that will continue to grow as research and development continues to provide the owner with a range of options for improvement over time. In every sense, The Full Circle represents the ultimate long term solution to analogue replay. A future proof solution in every detail.
The Circle
Advanced materials used throughout.
Totally unique design concept.
Low mass design.
Immensely stiff unidirectional carbon fibre rods used in the principle structural components.
High tolerance phosphor bronze plain bearing with tool steel spindle.
The Ply - moving coil cartridge
The ply is the perfect starting point for the circle, complimenting as it does the advance materials technology used in both the tonearm and the turntable.
The Ply is a derivative of the Matrix cartridge.
The ply is sold as part of the Full Circle Package.
The maintenance costs are excellent.
The net result is a robust design that provides no unnecessary frills. What is achieved is maximum performance at a highly competitive price.
The Ply Specification
Physical
Stylus Tip Type NUDE ELLIPTIC DIAMOND
Stylus Tip Radius 7.6/17.7 MICRO MILLIMETRE
Cantilever SOLID BORON
Coil Former PUREIRON
Coil COPPER
Body SOLID WOVEN CARBON FIBRE
Thread 2.5 mm
V.T.A. 20 Degrees
Weight 6 gms
Electrical
Output Voltage LOW 0.58mV HIGH 1.58mV
Coil Impedance 25 OHMS
Freq Response 10-50 KHZ
Channel Balance BETTER THAN 0.5 db
Dynamics
Dynamic Comp 15 uM / Mh
System Matching Parameters
Resistive Load 10 - 47 KOHMS
Tracking Force 1.8 - 20 gms
Arm V.T.A. HORIZONTAL
The A.C.T. 0.5 - tonearm
The Wilson Benesch a.c.t. 0.5 tonearm is derived from the world's most advanced tonearm, the Wilson Benesch a.c.t. two.
The fundamental design features of the a.c.t. 0.5 tonearm are exactly the same as the a.c.t. two.
Wilson Benesch tonearms are quite unlike any other tonearm design in every respect.
Unique curved carbon fibre arm tube.
Unique Kinematic bearing.
Exhibits stiction free operation.
Will last indefinitely.
Every one sounds the same.
Unaffected by temperature.
Dynamic damping is a natural function of the design.
High pressure contact points between all moving surfaces.
Unique counterbalance arrangement.
Provides non compliant counter mass.
Provides azimuth adjustments.
Provides bearing stabilization.
Unique sound unlike any metal (conventional) product.
Carbon tube
Torsionally 10 times stiffer than titanium.
Half the mass of aluminium.
5 times the specific stiffness of steel.
Order of magnitude better damping than most engineering metals.
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