New Horizon 203 white VM520EB Cell

Modern design of the vinyl turntable, New Horizon innovates the classic layout and combines with high quality finishes and reliable construction, attentive to details.

The synergy of the common elements that make up 201, 202 and 203 means that even the smallest details emerge from the vinyl grooves with the grace and smoothness that only great analog systems can provide.

Synchronous AC Motor

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

Inverted Bearing

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

Technical Specifications

Construction

• Triple chassis of 25 mm + 16 + 16 mm in high-density medium-density fiberboard (MDF HD) with decoupling
• 20 mm methacrylate platter (clear crystal) belt-driven
• NH93 tonearm, 230 mm, made of nylon, aluminum
• NH 5030RD feet
• Gold-plated RCA connectors

Operation

• Speeds: 33 1/3, 45 RPM

VM520EB Cartridge

• Type: VM
• Weight: 6.4 g
• Frequency response: 20 - 23,000 Hz
• Channel separation: 27 dB (1 kHz)
• Vertical tracking angle: 23°
• Vertical tracking force: 1.8 to 2.2 g (2.0 g standard)

Electrical Characteristics

• Recommended load impedance: 47,000 Ω
• Coil impedance: 2,700 Ω (1 kHz)
• Output voltage: 4.0 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/s)
• Recommended load capacitance: 100 - 200 pF
• Channel balance: 1.5 dB (1 kHz)

Mechanical Characteristics

• Diamond type: bonded elliptical
• Diamond dimensions: 0.3 × 0.7 mil
• Cantilever: aluminum tube
• Static compliance: 35 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne
• Dynamic compliance: 8 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne (100 Hz)
• Mounting: 12.7 mm spacing
• Replacement stylus: VMN20EB

Dimensions and Weight

• Turntable (W × H × D): 450 × 145 × 365 mm
• Weight: 11 kg
• Cartridge (W × H × D): 282 × 173 × 170 mm

Included Accessories

• Methacrylate dust cover
• Mounting screws 5 mm × 2 and 10 mm × 2
• Washers × 2
• Hex nuts × 2