New Benz-AMG Viella 12 Table

[Masterlu]

Debuting at CES 2012, precision engineering and classic design are embodied in the first turntable from Benz AMG (Analog Made in Germany), the Viella 12 or simply, V12. The Benz AMG turntable line was created by a group of audio industry experts to advance the art of vinyl playback

Werner Roeschlau, chief designer and driving force behind Benz AMG, works with his son and other master machinists at their bespoke multi-story Bavarian factory located north of Munich. All machining is done in house, combining the latest Computer Aided Design and CNC machines with “classic analog” tools including custom lathes and drill presses. Their factory has been manufacturing some of the world’s most highly regarded turntables for over a decade. This expertise in the design and manufacture of turntables led to the Benz AMG line, premiering with the Viella 12.



Viella Turntable Plinth:

CNC machined in house using 25mm aircraft grade aluminum

3 adjustable and retractable steel-copper spikes in aluminum feet

Built-in spirit level

Optional hardwood trim

Viella Turntable Platter Bearing:

Hardened 16mm axle bearing, C&C machined, ground and lapped Two sealed, hydro-dynamically lubricated radial bearings with axial bearings featuring static lubrication.

Stainless steel sub-platter interfaces with 24.25 lbs (11Kg) platter

Viella Turntable Platter:

Decoupled spindle, 2 piece construction

CNC machined in house using aircraft grade aluminum

Weighted rim for enhanced flywheel effect

12.5 “ (318mm) diameter, 24.25 lbs (11Kg) weight

Viella Turntable Platter Clamp:

True reflex style, anodized aluminum, inverted threaded attachment to decoupled spindle

Viella Turntable Tonearm Board:

Detachable high mass tonearm board, pre-drilled for Benz-AMG and Graham tonearms

Viella Turntable Motor:

Lorenzi 2 pulse, low-speed brushless, precision 24v DC motor with auxiliary reluctance moment; sintered bronze bearings; cured and polished axis; and heavy flywheel. Motor housing acoustically decoupled from plinth via 5 rubber/metal mounts.

33.3, 45, and 78 speeds with electronic on/off, speed change, and speed fine adjust.

Outboard Motor Power Supply with specific transformer for appropriate mains voltage and detachable IEC power cord

Viella Turntable Belt Drive:

Stainless steel weighted and polished drive-belt pulley.

Precision made rubber belt.



Viella 12” tonearm

BEARING: Patented dual-pivot design (patent# 102007029039A1) also used in the rotor heads of helicopters. Horizontal axle with two 0.5mm thick “spring steel wires” replaces the standard gimbaled bearing, allowing fine azimuth adjustment while eliminating horizontal play. Vertical bearing is hardened tool steel, precision ground to a backlash-free fit with a needle roller bearing. It is extremely precise, maintenance free, and never requiring adjustment.

ARMWAND: Aircraft quality, anodized aluminum tube for resonance control, 12 gram effective mass

COUNTERWEIGHT: Two piece with Teflon decoupled sleeve

COPPER INTERNAL WIRING: Multiple gauges of high quality copper

MAGNETIC ANTI-SKATING: decoupled via a ring magnet and 2 bar magnets. Magnetic fields isolated in our patented bearing housing.

VTA: precision locking system allowing easy adjustment during play.

[Still-One]

Sure looks nice.

[Masterlu]

Originally Posted by Still-One

Sure looks nice.

Doesn't it...

Retail is $15K just for the table.

[Rafale]

wow..... very attractive, I like

[RogueRadio]

Thats one heck of a beautiful table!

[jdandy]

Ivan.......Not my cup of tea. The wood and the black aluminum look good, but the overall design doesn't appeal to me. I don't care for the 12' tonearm or the logo silkscreened on it, either. $6K turntable with arm.......maybe. $15K turntable without arm.......no way. Even at $6K I wouldn't be interested.

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I had the pleasure of demoing that table a few weeks back.....the build of this table is tops and the looks are even better when you see it in person. In another thread I had mentioned a new table I'm bringing in and this is it, I'm already on the list on the first run and hopefuly I will have mine before Christmas .....There really is alot more info on this table but will wait until its announced by the distributor....I will be putting a Tri-Planar instead of the 12 incher arm. I was also told by the distributor the pricing will hopefuly be around $15,000 with the arm but they are still working out the details and could change slightly. You will be able to order with or with out the arm too.....

[PHC1]

Very nice! Yes, a bit pricey but if they manage to keep it around $15k with the tonearm, that would make it even more appealing.

[PHC1]

Are dimensions available? Looks like it would just fit on a standard width rack?

[Removed]

IMO the pricing reflects the workman ship and engineering that has gone into this table.....when you see it in person you can see right away nonthing has been over looked from a mechanical stand point. The fit and finish is up thier too!.....the table has a nice simple look with clean lines but under the hood its obvious alot went into its design. These people have been at this along time.

12.5 inches deep by 21 inches wide.......