High End 2012
Scheu Analog, operating out of
Berlin, had a large range of its turntables on static display through its German
distributor, Thixar. As the pictures reflect, Scheu knows how to work with materials
usually found in much more expensive decks. When you consider that the
top-of-the-line deck, the Laufwerk II, sells for $5995, you begin to see how much value is
packed into these turntables. The Premier (above) sells for $2300 -- $2700 with
facility for a 12" 'arm.
The 'arms shown also come from Scheu, the
one on the right being the Cantus, an unusual design employing a flat lattice armwand cut
from acrylic sheet. But its the 'arm on the left that really rates a closer look.
The Tacco Mk II is the companys flagship model, employing a tapered wooden armtube
and a unipivot bearing tipped with a ruby ball and sapphire cup. Available in 9" or
12" versions and with a choice of two different wood finishes and a one-piece wiring
loom that runs from cartridge tags to the Neutrik RCA plugs, the Tacco II starts at
2300. Clean and simple styling complements the elegant Premier perfectly, but this
'arm would look just as fetching on other decks.
The Diamond turntable features
the choice of ordering the plinth in a variety of colors, with a price of $2990, plus $390
for the addition of color.
The entry-level Cello is 1290 with a modified Rega 'arm
and cartridge. Ulla Scheu indicated that the line was available in the US through Audio
Advancements. We checked online and found Scheu-Analogue listed on the Hudson Audio
website, but we were not able to sort out what the relationship currently is. |