The ELAC MIRACORD 80 is a high-fidelity turntable designed to deliver an exceptional audio experience. It is meticulously engineered with a focus on sound quality, durability, and user-friendliness, embodying ELAC's commitment to "The life of sound."
Function Description:
The MIRACORD 80 is a belt-driven turntable that plays vinyl records at two selectable speeds: 33 and 45 revolutions per minute (rpm). It is designed to reproduce the intricate details and warm tones of analog audio with precision. The turntable features a pre-installed tonearm and a moving magnet (MM) pick-up system, making it ready for immediate use upon setup. It connects to an audio system via RCA jacks, and for optimal performance, it should be connected to a phono pre-amplifier, either a dedicated unit or one integrated into an amplifier. The device includes an anti-skating mechanism and a counterweight for precise tonearm adjustment, ensuring accurate tracking and minimizing record wear.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 145 x 470 x 360 mm
- Weight: 14 kg
- Nominal Speed: 33 / 45 rpm
- Pitch Accuracy: +/- 0.1%
- Outputs: 2 RCA jacks, 1 grounding screw
- Power Supply: 12 V / 0.5 A using supplied DC-adaptor or 18 V / 0.5 A via Lumberg connector
- Colors: Black, Walnut Oiled / Black
Optional Pick-up System (Moving Magnet system by Clearaudio):
- Frequency Range: 20 Hz ... 20 kHz
- Tracking Force: 2.2 g +/- 0.3 g; 22 +/- 3 mN
- Coil Inductance: 400 mH
- Coil Impedance: 0.66 kOhms
- Recommended Load Resistance: 47 kOhms
- Output Voltage: 3.3 mV
- Crosstalk Damping: 20 dB
Construction Highlights:
- Platter: A massive aluminum platter weighing 5 kg, resting on a hardened steel axis held in place by two sintered bronze bushes. This design contributes to excellent rotational stability and minimizes vibrations.
- Chassis: The MIRACORD 80 features a 5.5 kg solid MDF (Medium-Density Fiberboard) plinth, which is characterized by high internal damping. This eliminates vibrations effectively, and the adjustable silicone rubber feet further decouple the chassis from the background, enhancing sound clarity.
- Motor: A powerful DC motor with a rubber-damped suspension decouples it from the chassis and tonearm, preventing motor vibrations from affecting playback.
- Tonearm: A 10-inch tonearm, specifically developed for this turntable, crafted from a lightweight carbon fiber pipe with aluminum and brass components. The headshell is a custom-made CNC-machined part, ensuring precision and rigidity.
- Control System: A coreless DC motor controlled by a microcontroller with a PID regulator. The speed detection of the current speed is done optically with the help of a precisely printed transparent disc placed on the platter axis. This ensures highly accurate and stable playback speeds.
- Connectivity: The turntable offers two cinch-sockets (RCA jacks) and a grounding screw for audio output. The external power supply connects via a low voltage connector or a lockable Lumberg connector.
Usage Features:
- Easy Setup: The MIRACORD 80 comes with a pre-installed tonearm and is designed for straightforward setup. The manual provides clear instructions for installing the platter, belt, headshell, and adjusting the tonearm weight and anti-skating.
- Speed Selection: A rotary switch allows users to easily select between 33 and 45 rpm playback speeds.
- Adjustable Tracking Force: The tonearm features a counterweight that allows for precise adjustment of the tracking force, crucial for optimal sound reproduction and stylus longevity.
- Anti-Skating Adjustment: An anti-skating weight is included to counteract the inward force on the tonearm, ensuring the stylus tracks evenly across the record groove.
- Vertical Tracking Angle (VTA) Adjustment: The tonearm height can be adjusted by loosening headless screws in the tonearm base, ensuring the tonearm is parallel to the record surface when the needle is lowered. This fine-tuning optimizes sound quality for different cartridges.
- Felt Mat: A felt mat is provided to be placed on the platter, offering a soft interface for records and contributing to sound damping.
Maintenance Features:
- Regular Cleaning: The turntable should be cleaned regularly with a soft, dry, and smooth cloth. Avoid using abrasive cleaners, alcohol, benzene, or other harsh chemicals that could damage the surface.
- Stylus Cleaning: The stylus should be cleaned regularly to remove dust and debris that can accumulate during playback, which can affect sound quality and cause record wear.
- Belt Maintenance: The drive belt should be checked periodically for wear and replaced if necessary to maintain consistent playback speed.
- Environmental Considerations: The turntable should be placed in a stable environment, away from direct sunlight, high humidity, extreme temperatures, and excessive vibrations to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
- Troubleshooting Guide: The manual includes a comprehensive troubleshooting section to help users diagnose and resolve common issues such as motor not working, audio signals being distorted, or humming noises.
- Production Control: Each part of the turntable undergoes several test steps during production, and the final assembly is subject to a detailed inspection to ensure high quality and compliance with ELAC quality criteria.
- Packaging and Recycling: The packaging materials are designed for safe transport and should be kept for future use if the device needs to be moved or serviced. ELAC encourages environmentally-friendly disposal of electronic waste and packaging materials according to local regulations.
The ELAC MIRACORD 80 is a testament to ELAC's heritage in audio engineering, offering a blend of classic design and modern technology to deliver an immersive and authentic vinyl listening experience.
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