SOTA Sapphire... Classic Superstar TT w/ AudioQuest PT-6 Arm & Empire 1000e/i Cart

The SOTA Sapphire was the first, and the most successful in terms of sales, of the new generation of high-end American turntables. As such, the SOTA can be viewed as leading this country's resurge ence of interest in high-quality turntable production. At the time of the SOTA's introduction in 1981, it was the only high-end turntable manufactured in the US.

In retrospect, the reasons for the SOTA's success seem obvious. The turntable is visually and constructionally impressive and instills in the buyer confidence that he is receiving value for money. It is easy to set up properly, even by one not technically inclined or blessed with secret knowledge, and once set-up right it stays that way. Isolation is excellent; even a firm rap of the knuckles on the plinth while a record is playing does not produce an adverse effect. Finally, and most importantly, the SOTA offers first-class sound quality.

This particular Sapphire has been mated with the rocksteady AudioQuest PT-6 9" tonearm - It's a "Medium mass arm w/fully adjustable damping so allows higher effective mass and/or use of cartridges without internal damping (such as Decca, Pickering and Grado). Internal expanded foam and external polyolefin sheathing prevent arm tube resonances. PVC label on headshell greatly reduces headshell resonances. Premium Linear Crystal (LC-OFC) litz wire used for internal wiring and headshell leads. Adjustable arm height allows for optimal stylus angle adjustment. Fixed headshell assures structural rigidity." - AudioQuest

The pairing is legendary and always the preferred arm (AQ & Jelco) on the Sapphire. Toss in a low hours vintage Empire Cart and you have a superstar classic table/arm/cart plug and play situation. Also know, this Sapphire has been completely gone through and updated here by our analog table-master and is said to be a fine example of the famous Sota ready to play and be enjoyed by a new generation of vinyl enthusiast.

Come play this incredible Sota here at the Andover shop.

Classic Sota Sapphire w/AudioQuest PT-6 Arm & Empire 1000e/i MM Cart: $1199 plus applicable sales tax and shipping