Andover Audio: Spinbase Max 2 Turntable Speaker System

LAB POINTS

• space-saving speaker system specially designed for turntable platform usage; also includes Bluetooth connectivity
• Max model features upgraded 100W power + (6) speaker system
• utilizes Isogroove Technology that vir tually eliminates vibration + feedback issues (more on this below)
• 6-speaker system with four 3.5″ woofers + two silk dome tweeters
• loud 100W power recommended for small – medium sized rooms
• 270 panoramic sound
• connect to the speaker via Bluetooth when you are not listening to vinyl
• features built-in phono preamp, can be switched off for use w/ turntables that have a built-in preamp
• includes bass + treble EQ controls
• full array analog + digital inputs
• stealth display illuminates beneath heathered fabric grille
• minimal design, sturdy metal construction, weighs 15 lbs.

SPINBASE Max 2 vs. SPINBASE 2

• SpinBase Max 2 increases wattage (100W vs. 70W) to power greater sound
• SpinBase Max 2 features newly designed woofers and adds an additional woofer for a total of (4)
• SpinBase Max 2 reaches a deeper low frequency (50Hz vs 60Hz) for a wider frequency range
• SpinBase Max 2 is 1″ taller and 4 lbs heavier (4.25″ H vs 3.25″ H; 15 vs 11 lbs) to accommodate larger drivers, but still maintains the same length + width

“IsoGroove is an innovative technology that eliminates the age-old issue of turntables creating a feed back loop with speakers. The technology allows Spinbase to be placed directly underneath your turntable, serving as both an elegant platform and wide-range loudspeaker system.” – Andover Audio

ISOGROOVE TECHNOLOGY EXPLAINED

• IsoGroove uses (3) main technologies in combination. It was developed by a team that developed components for Cambridge SoundWorks, A/D/S and JBL.
• The first and most significant is the speakers are arrayed such that the basic mechanical vibrations cancel each other.
• The surface was analyzed for vibration patterns. Strategically placed bracing minimize the vibrations even further.
• Lastly, a DSP (digital signal processor) is utilized at low frequencies to ensure that low frequencies are always balanced to provide maximum vibration cancellation regardless of musical content.

KEY FEATURES

• speaker type: active speaker for everyday listening
• peak power output: 100W
• frequency response: 50 Hz – 20 kHz
• high frequency driver: 3/4″ soft dome
• low frequency driver: 13.5″ woofer
• EQ: 2-band (high + low)
• wired inputs: 3.5mm line, RCA phono + ground, Optical (TOSLINK), USB Type-A
• wireless inputs: Bluetooth
• outputs: Subwoofer
• phono preamp: yes
• headphone output: yes, 3.5mm
• subwoofer out: yes, 3.5mm
• dimensions: 18.0″ (w) x 4.25″ (h) x 14.5″ (d) / 45.7 x 10.8 x 34.3cm
• weight (total): 15.0 lb / 6.8 kg

COMES WITH

• remote control
• RCA cable + ground
• RCA to 3.5mm audio cable