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8. Specifications

Parameter

Solstice Turntable

High performance turntable with carbon ARO unipivot tonearm

Model Code

NVS TT

Power Supply input 

connector

Type 2

Speeds

33 1/3 rpm, 45rpm

Motor Type

High torque 24V DC brushless

Motor Control

Optical feedback

Tonearm Audio Output

5 pin Mini DIN 

Front Panel

Clear Acrylic

Naim Logo

White illuminated

Logo Brightness setting

3 position switch - High, Medium. Low

Dimensions (H x W x D)

182mm x 420mm x 358mm

Weight

25.4kg

Parameter

Solstice Series Power Supply

DR regulated linear power supply

Model Code

NPX TT

Standby Power 

Consumption

<0.5W

Other Connectors

Mini USB (update only)

Front Panel

Clear Acrylic

Naim Logo

White illuminated

Logo Brightness setting

Button - High, Medium. Low

Mains Supply

110 to 120V and 220 to 240Vac

Dimensions (H x W x D)

70mm x 214mm x 330mm

Weight

5.6kg

Parameter

Equinox MC Cartridge

Moving Coil cartridge

Model Code

EQUINOX

Audio output

Individual 4 pin

Frequency Response

20Hz - 40kHz

Output voltage

0.4mV

Cartridge impedance

11 Ω

Recommended tracking 

force

2.2g  - 2.4g

Recommended MC 

input resistance value

100Ω 

Recommended MC 

input capacitance

1000pF (= 1nF)

Recommended MC 

Gain setting

High

Weight

8.0g

Parameter

Solstice Series Phono Stage 

Switchable MM/MC phono stage with MC load adjustment

MM

MC (low & high gain)

Model Code

NVC TT

Gain

42dB

61dB low gain and 67dB high gain 

(switchable)

Signal to noise ratio

83dB ref 5mV A-wtd

84dB ref 0.5mV A-wtd (both gain 

settings)

RIAA accuracy

+/-0.1dB 

IEC cut

(Partial) – 2dB at 20Hz and -3dB at 14Hz 

Cross talk

>75dB 

Max output signal

8Vrms 

THD+N

<0.005% ref 50mV input

<0.005% ref 1.5mV input

Loading

47kΩ and 100pF

1000Ω, 600Ω, 430Ω, 330Ω, 250Ω, 

215Ω, 185Ω,165Ω,150Ω, 140Ω, 125Ω, 

115Ω, 105Ω, 100Ω, 90Ω, 85Ω

100pF, 400pF, 700pF, 1000pF, 

1300pF, 1600pF, 1900pF, 2200pF, 

2500pF, 2700pF, 3100pF, 3400pF, 

3700pF, 4000pF, 4300pF, 4600pF

Headroom

22dB ref 5mV input

23dB ref 0.5mV input low gain 

setting, 17dB ref 0.5mV high gain 

setting

Power Supply input 

connector

Type 1

Audio input

Stereo RCA

Stereo RCA 

Audio output

Stereo RCA, 5 pin DIN, 8 pin DIN

Front Panel

Clear Acrylic

Naim Logo

White illuminated

Logo Brightness setting

3 position switch - High, Medium. Low

Power input

+/-18V DC @300mA

Dimensions (H x W x D)

70mm x 214mm x 329mm

Weight

3.4kg

Summary of Contents for Solstice

Page 1: ...1 User Manual English TURNTABLE PHONO STAGE POWER SUPPLY...

Page 2: ...stallation 2 4 Solstice Special Edition System Components 4 5 Solstice Special Edition Box Contents 9 6 Solstice Special Edition Assembly and Set Up 12 7 System Connections 19 8 Specifications 21 9 Di...

Page 3: ...2 2 Equipment Fuses Mains powered Naim Audio equipment is fitted with a mains fuse on the rear panel adjacent to the mains input socket Replace it if necessary only with the spare fuse supplied or wi...

Page 4: ...stallation so it is essential to make full use of your dealer s diagnostic skills Please contact your local distributor or Naim Audio directly if any difficulties cannot be resolved Some Naim equipmen...

Page 5: ...onnections Adjustable feet Cartridge azimuth adjuster Magnetic anti skate control ARO Tonearm counterweight VTA Control Optional additional ground connection Logo brightness setting Standby power sett...

Page 6: ...de after 20 minutes In this sleep mode the vinyl replay system consumes less than 0 5W of power The Instant On feature sets your vinyl replay system to a mode that leaves the sensitive audio circuitry...

Page 7: ...d excessive liveliness Switching between high and low gain may help match input levels across a system In this way the Solstice Special Edition vinyl replay system can be set up to perform to its best...

Page 8: ...just the three feet on the turntable to ensure the chassis is perfectly level Place the level near the arm housing for best results 5 3 Solstice Series Phono Stage Phono stage NVC TT 5 4 Solstice Seri...

Page 9: ...tom of the tonearm Note the connector is loose this is intentional to reduce microphonic effects Add a few drops of bearing oil to the ceramic collar Gently tighten up the three screws using the 1 5mm...

Page 10: ...this stage 6 4 Verify level once platter is fitted Using the large bubble level placed near the centre of the platter re adjust the three feet on the turntable to ensure the platter is perfectly leve...

Page 11: ...ight is within the suggested range after listening optimisation EQUINOX 6 6 ARO tonearm alignment Alignment of the ARO tonearm is performed using the small bubble level to ensure the arm is perfectly...

Page 12: ...r to User Manual Connect power cable 5 pin DIN connection to Naim amplifier USB update Brightness Reset WARNING Disconnect power before opening FUSE RATING ANTISURGE 11 2 0 120 V T AL 220 240 V T AL 1...

Page 13: ...ance 11 Recommended tracking force 2 2g 2 4g Recommended MC input resistance value 100 Recommended MC input capacitance 1000pF 1nF Recommended MC Gain setting High Weight 8 0g Parameter Solstice Serie...

Page 14: ...he Solstice logo during the measurement process to ensure an accurate measurement Measuring area 0 01g 9 2 Changing the batteries If the Digital Stylus Gauge cannot be switched on the batteries should...

Page 15: ...waste by products Contact your local authority for details of the nearest such facility Appropriate recycling and waste disposal helps conserve resources and protects the environment from contaminatio...

Page 16: ...Naim Audio Ltd Southampton Road Salisbury England SP1 2LN Call 44 0 1722 426600 Email info naimaudio com naimaudio com...

Page 17: ...Designed in the UK by Naim Audio...

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