J.SIKORA DEBUTS 15TH ANNIVERSARY STANDARD MAX TURNTABLE AT AXPONA 2024

J.Sikora Turntables of Poland has announced the worldwide premiere of their 15th Anniversary Edition of the Standard MAX turntable at AXPONA 2024. 

Notable Audio Products, J.Sikora’s US Distributor, will showcase this table in the Nirvana A room at the Schaumburg Convention Center.

J.SIKORA AT AXPONA 2024

The Anniversary table will be the analogue source for a high-end audio system consisting of the debut Aidas Cartridge Mammoth Tusk Limited Edition Cartridge; debut of the Joseph Audio Pearl Graphene Ultra speakers; Doshi Audio’s EVO Preamp, Monoblocks and Phono Preamp; Berkeley Audio Design’s Alpha DAC Reference 3 and USB Series 2.0; Aurender’s N30SA music server; Cardas’ Clear Beyond cables; and HRS’ EXR Rack.

J.SIKORA 15^th ANNIVERSARY STANDARD MAX TURNTABLE

In 2009, Mr. Sikora completed the design of his first turntable. It was the basis of the current Standard Max model. To celebrate the 15th anniversary of J.Sikora Turntables, the company’s founder, Janusz Sikora, set off on a project to push the performance limits of the Standard MAX turntable.

Sikora began the design effort by seeing how much technology of his Reference turntable he could trickle down into the Anniversary table. He experimented extensively with replacing many of the aluminium components with brass and bronze. Through iterative prototyping, measurements, and listening sessions with his son Robert, they settled on what is now the 15th Anniversary turntable.

BRASS BASE PLATTER

This new version of Standard Max contains unique combinations of metals and alloys.  In the turntable suspension, aluminium elements were replaced with brass. The separating layers at the base of the platter are now made of steel, copper, and solid brass plates. The motor housings, as in the Reference turntable, are made of 1 cm thick stainless steel, with improved internal damping and the bases are made of a 2 cm thick layer of brass. Material changes have also been introduced to the armboards. The new armboard is made of brass, steel, and aluminium..  Finally, this anniversary Standard Max will be bundled with the Reference Power Supply. 

Each of the 15 Anniversary tables will be numbered as fitting for a collector’s edition.  A follow-on model will enter production following the sale of this limited-edition turntable.

AXPONA 2024

The three-day experience features multiple hotel floors packed with over 200 listening rooms. The Expo Hall features The Record Fair, The Ear Gear Experience, and seminars. Whether you’re a serious audiophile, a newcomer to high-end audio or simply a music lover, you’ll find everything you need to immerse yourself in your favourite sounds.

SHOW HOURS

Friday, April 12, 2024: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday, April 13, 2024: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Sunday, April 14, 2024: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

LOCATION

Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center

1551 N Thoreau Dr, Schaumburg, IL, 60173

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