Classique II riffaud turntable

Classique II

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To convince people of the validity of his philosophy and conceptual approach, Pierre Riffaud created a model that could be called “discovery”.

Entirely hand-crafted, this model offers audiophile-level performance at a reasonable price, in comparison with so-called “high-end” industrial products.

This Petite Platine is nevertheless very powerful, and must overcome the skepticism of music lovers. Its size (400 x 500 mm) enables it to be fitted with the Opus AS arm as original equipment. This is a 12-inch unipivot arm developed by Pierre Riffaud to make the most of the musical characteristics of his turntables.

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  • Format (400 x 500 mm)
  • Total weight: 33 kg.
  • The motor is a 24-pole permanent magnet synchronous motor. Low, even rotation speed minimizes torque ripple.
  • Belt drive on an internal counter-plate, supporting the 7 kg main plate.
  • Patented precision stub bearing. (N° FR3092151)
  • Zimbabwe black granite
  • Opus II arms

READING ARM:

OPUS II model

Single-pivot type on silicone bath,

Internal wiring: Nordost Norse2 , stranded with 4 x 23 AWG (0.032 mm²) conductors in 99.99999% pure silver

Gold-plated rhodium cell clips,

With mounting base including anti-skating and VTA adjustment.

RCA /RCA connection via Lémo

Total length 385 mm
Effective length 308.60 mm (12 inches)
Pivot to disc center distance 295.60 mm
Offset angle 18,5°
VTA setting 0 to 10 mm
Moving mass 1150 g
Offset angle (cell) 17,3°
Overhang 13 mm
Support force adjustment 0,5 / 5g

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To convince people of the validity of his philosophy and conceptual approach, Pierre Riffaud created a model that could be called “discovery”.

Entirely hand-crafted, this model offers audiophile-level performance at a reasonable price, in comparison with so-called “high-end” industrial products.

This Petite Platine is nevertheless very powerful, and must overcome the skepticism of music lovers. Its size (400 x 500 mm) enables it to be fitted with the Opus AS arm as original equipment. This is a 12-inch unipivot arm developed by Pierre Riffaud to make the most of the musical characteristics of his turntables.

Classique II uses the same mechanical elements developed for Intemporelle, in particular the patented precision taper roller bearing. (N° FR1900625)

This turntable is of the “suspended mass” type, with three height-adjustable elastomer feet for perfect horizontal levelling.

The base is made from a block of black Zimbabwean granite. The faces are perfectly polished.

  • Total weight: 33 kg.
  • The motor is a 24-pole permanent magnet synchronous motor. Low, even rotation speed minimizes torque ripple.
  • Belt drive on an internal counter-plate, supporting the 7 kg main plate.

The top is made from a block of aluminum cut from solid. Its 328 mm diameter and 40 mm thickness give it a high moment of inertia. This inertia is the main factor in stability, speed and flicker-free operation. Indeed: Sound quality is not only about dynamics and stereophonic image, it’s also about timbre. To preserve the timbre of the instruments that set the mood of the concert, or the voices that move you with emotion, the musical signal must be fluid and perfectly regular. In analog, the musical signal is the exact reflection of the playback. It must therefore be equally fluid and perfectly regular.

Riffaud’s turntables are fully equipped to meet these requirements: they are exclusively mechanical solutions that are perfectly mastered: flat belt drive for the platter, high-torque synchronous motor and regulation (smoothing) by kinetic energy contained in the mass of the rotating platter.

Additional information

Weight 33 kg
Dimensions 40 × 50 cm

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