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Stabi R & options


Stabi R is a very compact turntable made from a solid block of aluminium with an internal (built in) electronic power supply. Drive is provided through a DC motor and a proprietary, non flexible drive belt.

The main platter is a constrained sandwich design consisting of three layers ( aluminium – acrylic - aluminium) in order to minimise vibration and maximise the damping effect of the platter itself and that of the LP. The ruby ball minimises friction and noise within the thrust bearing and is supported on a special low noise compound material.
One of the crucial design features of the new Stabi R is an unsurpassed degree of versatility and flexibility with regard to multiple tonearm installations. It is possible to use up to 4 (four!) tonearms around the main platter.Further, a variety of colours and a wood finish are available as options. 

Wing with armboard: Available various tone arm cut-outs

Arm holder and balcony: Available only with Kuzma cut-out- NEW from 210131- available for other arms- it is called Arm holder multi- fixed with M10 screw.

Stabi R base:  you could fit it into your own DIY plinth. See for more details in Manual section below.


 

 

 

 

Spare parts:

Stabi R arm balconies and holder options ( M10) on right side
Stabi R arm balconies and holder options ( M10) on right side
Stabi R right side arm wing
Stabi R right side arm wing
Clamp R-with thread
Clamp R-with thread
Stabi R Arm Holder multi with SME cut out
Stabi R Arm Holder multi with SME cut out
ARM HOLDER MULTI+ARBOARD HOLDER MULTI
-for 9-12 inch arms
ARM HOLDER MULTI+ARBOARD HOLDER MULTI -for 9-12 inch arms
Stabi R ( same for M)  blue belt.  D= 184 mm, folded 290 mm
Stabi R ( same for M) blue belt. D= 184 mm, folded 290 mm

Latest Reviews:

2023: High end 2023 Munchen show: Stabi R+Safir 9 in Rockport/Absolare room

Link to Stereophile report.

 

2021:

Link to You tube video of Stabi R+4Point 9:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmCZPFh880s

 

2020:

Link to interview with Kevin Scot at Bristol 2020 UK show: https://theaudiophileman.com/bristol-hifi-show-2020-kuzma-turntable/

STEREOPHILE July 2019 Vol. 42/No. 7: Stabi R wood by Ken Micallef: https://www.stereophile.com/content/kuzma-stabi-r-turntable

Link to review: http://www.hifiplus.com/articles/kuzma-stabi-r-turntable/

HIFI + October 2018 # 164-UK: Stabi R review

HIFI+ DEC 2018 # 166- UK Turntable of the Year  AWARD 2018: Stabi R:

 


» See all other reviews

Product photos:

STABI R gold +4P+CAR 60+PLATIS 65 STABI R BASE turntable- no arm wing STABI R american walnut turntable STABI R RAL 5026-B- 2022 STABI RD blue RAL 5024-UK 2020 STABI R BASE - drive - for four arms Stabi R: 4Point 14, 4Point 11, 4Point 9 STABI R BASE with various arm options STABI R BASE with two arm holders( M10 screw) STABI RD for two tonearms- silver RAL 9006 with Stogi Ref tonearm and CAR 40 cartridge STABI R 291 mm ( 12 inch cut) Kuzma armboard- rotate it for 180 deg for 9 inch cut STABI R 212 mm ( 9 inch cut)  Kuzma armboard-rotate it for 180 deg for 12 inch cut STABI R  swiss pine-limba-( Pinus Cembra) turntable with Stogi S tonearm STABI RD for two tonearms- black turntable with Stogi Ref tonearm and CAR 40 cartridge STABI R various UK- 2020 STABI R - Orange RAL 2001- UK 2019 Stabi R: 2x 4P11+4P9 privat CH TURNTABLE OF THE YEAR 2018 STABI R white RAL 9016 finish with 4 Point 9 tonearm and CAR 40 cartridge STABI R two tonearms on two balconies- Sweden 2019- private WARSHAW 2018-BEST SOUND with ;Kuzma Stabi R+4P9 tonearm

Technical specifications
Mass 36 kg
Platter mass 8 kg
Platter material aluminium & acrylic
Bearing type inverted (ruby ball)
Shaft diameter 16 mm
Chassis/levelling aluminium / yes
Turntable levelling yes (4 adjustable feet-thread M12x1)
Drive Single DC motor
Belt proprietary non flexible belt
Internal power supply yes (electronic)
Speeds 33, 45, (fine speed adjustment)
Armboard yes
VTA adjustment no
No. of tonearms 1 (+ up to 3 optional )
Suspension no
Dimensions 480 x 380 x 150 mm
Base only 320 x 380 x 150 mm ( 30 kg)
RD with two wings 600 x 380 x 150 mm ( 38 kg)
Wood version 500 x 460 x 190 mm ( 39 kg)
Finish black or silver ( RAL 9006 )
Record Clamp optional ( there is a mistake on brochure)
Platter Mat yes
Mains supply 115/230/50-60 Hz
Dust Cover no
Accessories supplied bearing oil, Allen keys
Options clamp, various pre-cut arm boards, RAL finishes,left sidearm wing, arm holder ( M10), arm holder multi( M10), arm balcony , side panel, wooden frame...
Multiple tonearm mounting options
If you mount three tonearms problem is that headshell of one arm might get to close to another arm either in rest or in play position!
Here are few suggestion using 3 arm holders mounting 4Point arms
RL- rear left, RR- rear right, FL- front left, FR-front right positions on Stabi R base
1. Option
4P14- RL
4P11- FL
4P9- FR
2.Option
4P11- RL
4P14- FL
4P9- FR
3.Option more careful positioning is required
4P9- RL
4P14-FL
4P11- RR
or
4P9- RL
4P11-FL
4P14-RR ( or arm balcony 12 inch)

IMSTABI R 180912

DIY: Infos for DIY plinth for Kuzma Stabi R base. There are drawings  for Stabi R base and Kuzma wooden frame which you can modify to your own ideas: Please send us photos of your own design featuring  Stabi R  base.

Stabi R base drawing

Wooden plinth drawing for Stabi R base

IM STABI R wooden plinth assembly-new

Stabi R arm balcony positions

Stabi R arm holder positions

Stabi R arm holder multi

 

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