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. | 
