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XL AIR

KUZMA · XL

XL AIR

The ultimate expression of turntable engineering utilising precision air-bearing technology.

The Stabi XL AIR represents the absolute zenith of the Kuzma catalogue, combining the massive, rigid chassis architecture of the XL series with a sophisticated air-bearing platter system. By suspending the heavy platter on a thin cushion of air, it eliminates the mechanical contact inherent in traditional bearing designs, resulting in a rotational consistency and silence that remain unmatched in high-end audio. Positioned as the definitive reference point within the XL line, this turntable is the product of years of refinement in air-bearing research and high-mass engineering. It is designed for the audiophile who seeks to remove the final mechanical barriers between the vinyl groove and the listener, providing a platform that is effectively immune to conventional bearing noise and friction. The sonic signature is defined by its transparency, immense soundstage depth, and absolute lack of background noise. The air-bearing system allows the cartridge to resolve low-level detail with startling clarity, while the massive, inert chassis provides the weight and authority required for lifelike dynamic reproduction. It is a source component that serves the music with complete neutrality and unrelenting precision.

Key Features

01

Air-bearing platter assembly

Proprietary air-bearing technology suspends the platter to achieve near-zero friction and eliminate bearing-induced noise.

02

High-mass modular chassis

Constructed from massive aluminium components to provide a rigid, non-resonant foundation that is virtually immune to environmental feedback.

03

Multi-tonearm mounting

Engineered to support up to four tonearms, offering maximum flexibility for diverse cartridge and arm combinations.

04

Silent air supply

Includes a dedicated, low-noise air pump system designed to maintain consistent, clean pressure for the platter bearing.

Chapter 01

Engineering Vision

The Stabi XL AIR was born from the desire to surpass the limitations of mechanical bearing contact. By employing a film of air to support the platter, Kuzma successfully decouples the rotating assembly from the chassis, ensuring that only the purest rotational movement is transferred to the record. This engineering choice is a bold commitment to reducing mechanical artifacts to the theoretical minimum.

Chapter 02

System Integration

The complexity of an air-bearing system requires a seamless integration of mechanics and air pressure management. The turntable arrives with a dedicated, silent air supply that operates with the reliability required for a reference system, ensuring that the platter remains perfectly stable during long-term use. The massive mounting towers for the tonearms are equally well-damped, maintaining the platform's overall immunity to external disturbances.

Chapter 03

Listening Notes

Listeners often describe the sound of the Stabi XL AIR as possessing a unique, ethereal clarity. Because the mechanical 'hiss' of a traditional bearing is absent, the system reveals hidden textures in familiar recordings. The sound is simultaneously vast and highly focused, with a rhythmic agility that remains rock-solid, even in the most complex musical passages.

Specifications

Mass120 kg
Platter aluminium top22 kg
Bronze platter lower22 kg
Base27 kg
Motor tower2.5 kg
Tonearm tower14 kg
Air pressure4 bars
Speeds33, 45, 78 rpm
Dimension turntable450x 400 x 300 mm
Dimension compressor180x410x430 mm
Compressor mass20kg
Power supply110V or 240 V, 50/60Hz (factory set)
Finishstandard laquered brass or RAL mat colours