Roksan Radius 5 Turntable
Roksan Radius 5 Turntable
Regular price
Dhs. 3,850.00 AED
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Dhs. 3,850.00 AED
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The Roksan Radius 5 is a 2-speed, belt-driven turntable featuring an elegant acrylic plinth, a decoupled motor, and the highly regarded Nima unipivot tonearm. Reviewers praise its fluid, musical soundstage and pace, though some users note it requires precise cartridge setup and can exhibit minor speed stability issues.
Key Specifications
- Speeds: 33 1/3 and 45 RPM (manual belt change)
- Motor: 24-pole synchronous AC motor with a decoupled, compliant mount
- Platter: Precision-machined, resonance-deadening acrylic
- Tonearm: Nima unipivot tonearm (featuring silver-anodized aluminum tubing and acrylic headshell)
- Rumble: -75dB
- Wow and Flutter: 0.04%
- Dimensions: 400 x 350 x 150mm
- Weight: 7 kg
Performance & Sound Quality
The Radius 5 is renowned for producing an organic, engaging, and "humane" sound rather than an overly analytical or technical one. Because the acrylic platter shares a similar mechanical impedance to vinyl records, the record essentially couples directly with the platter, enhancing clarity and reducing unwanted resonance.
The Nima tonearm—equipped with high-quality van den Hul internal wiring—contributes to excellent midrange dimensionality, taut and punchy bass, and an airy soundstage.
The Nima tonearm—equipped with high-quality van den Hul internal wiring—contributes to excellent midrange dimensionality, taut and punchy bass, and an airy soundstage.
Reviews & Expert Consensus
Experts and users highly regard the Radius 5 as a top performer in its class. Its unique floating sub-chassis and irregular "egg" shape effectively manage resonances.
