New Horizon 121 black

The entry-level model already possesses all the features that make New Horizon products so unique. High-quality materials are widely used: a crystalline methacrylate platter, a 3-part steel and aluminum axis, and a synchronous AC motor.

Synchronous AC motor

The beating heart of the turntable is the 24VAC synchronous motor whose main characteristic is its extremely regular rotation, independent of variations in the mains voltage, since its speed depends on the mains frequency. The high torque and rotation speed of 500 rpm actively contribute to the regularity and fluidity of the platter rotation.

Inverted bearing

One of the strengths of New Horizon turntables is the platter’s rotation pivot. The perfection of the movement is the result of a meticulous design and several prototypes. Today, the production part has a robust inverted three-piece aluminum and steel bearing structure that guarantees maximum “silence” and very low rotational friction.

Technical Specifications

Main Components

• 12 mm methacrylate platter (1.05 kg)
• Chassis in 25 mm medium-density fiberboard (MDF) (wood pulp and resin)
• 218 mm aluminum tonearm
• Methacrylate dust cover

Playback Features

• Speeds: 33 1/3, 45 RPM
• Belt drive
• Gold-plated RCA connectors with separate ground terminal

Audio-Technica AT91R Cartridge

• Type: moving magnet (MM) dual magnet
• Stylus: 0.6 mil conical diamond
• Cantilever: aluminum tube
• Standard 12.7 mm mount
• Weight: 5.0 g

Electrical Specifications

• Frequency response: 20 to 20,000 Hz
• Output voltage: 3.5 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/s)
• Recommended load impedance: 47,000 Ω
• Coil impedance: 2.8 kΩ (1 kHz)
• DC resistance: 410 Ω
• Coil inductance: 400 mH (1 kHz)
• Recommended load capacitance: 100 to 200 pF

Audio Performance

• Channel separation: 18 dB (at 1 kHz)
• Channel balance: 2.5 dB (1 kHz)
• Vertical tracking angle: 20°
• Tracking force: 1.5 to 2.5 g (2.0 g recommended)
• Static compliance: 20 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne
• Dynamic compliance: 6.5 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne (100 Hz)

Dimensions and Weight

• Dimensions (W × D × H): 450 × 365 × 102 mm
• Total weight: 5.6 kg
• Cartridge dimensions (H × W × D): 17.0 × 16.8 × 31.0 mm