Roksan Xerxes.20 Turntable
Roksan Xerxes.20 is the result of 20 years of research and development and refinement of the Xerxes based on Roksan's most advanced record player, the TMS2.

The original Roksan Xerxes launched in 1985 was one of the most important turntables of the eighties. With advanced engineering techniques and radical solutions to address the inherent problems suffered by other turntables, the Roksan Xerxes offered a more enjoyable and accurate presentation of music.

The Roksan elegance in engineering is visible through the compact clean lines and robust construction of the Xerxes.20's three plinths and triple layer isolation system. The hardened tool steel spindle, the tungsten carbide ball and the two-piece solid phosphor bronze housing, which is machined to an accuracy of 5 microns, provide the unique self centering, self aligning true single point main bearing.

The arm board/cut-out (which solves the inherent problems of a sprung sub-chassis and mass loaded designs) is isolated and removable improving performance and aiding set up with minimal maintenance.

The top plinth prevents vibration from reaching the record/cartridge interface. The sub-plinth which supports the main bearing/platter assembly and the tonearm, decouples the stylus/groove interface and isolates it from external disturbances. The detachable armboard machined from a billet of acetal provides a further level of isolation with complimentary coupling between the tonearm and the sub-plinth.

The Roksan Xerxes.20 can be fitted with any of Roksan's three arms or any other high quality arm to offer a powerful and expansive sound displaying a fine midband, a fast and deep bass and a very smooth and open treble. Musicians are firmly located within the soundstage, with the tempo and musicality combined to create a compelling sense of live music being played.

Caspian system DX2 turntable speed control for the Roksan record playing system, uses the same motor drive module as that of the TMS 2 reference record player. The DX2 utilises a massive 350 VA ultra low noise internally and externally shielded Toroidal transformer that feeds the DS1.5 or the smaller DSU internal DC power supply for the motor drive. The DX2 is a modular system and can be configured to include the Artaxerxes.X phono stage.

Roksan TMS 2

The new Roksan TMS 2 incorporates a four-tier plinth structure based on the original TMS and the Xerxes.X design. This construction combines the best of both worlds and builds on the strengths of the original Roksan TMS.

Top and sub plinths are decoupled in the unique Roksan design to allow only 'sympathetic' movements, which do not interfere with the stylus/record interface. The top plinth is then supported on three new 'BLOBs' with no less than eight components in each of the supports to effectively isolate the measuring platform.

The unique Roksan self synchronising motor bearing is mounted on an Acetal base and secured to the motor plinth, which in turn is decoupled from the base plinth via three isolators.

The base plinth houses the XPS.V reference motor drive PCB and supports the motor and the top/sub plinths. The new spike adjustable feet locate into the feet bases coupling the record player with its support stand. The entire structure is designed to preserve the stylus/record interface. The main bearing spindle and ball are super precision made from tungsten carbide to eliminate noise.

Versatility & Performance

The construction of the Roksan TMS 2 facilitates setup of different tonearms by simply changing the arm boards. Plinth, platter and motor adjustments are also easily done thanks to the new four-tier plinth construction.

TMS 2's main bearing assembly is ground breaking in design and manufacture. The self -centering, self-aligning true single point main bearing eliminates noise and defines an unparalleled axis of rotation. This is sonically one of the major advances in the design of the TMS 2. All the aspects of the design are carefully considered to ensure performance second to none. It is with great pride to introduce this record player to our valued customers and assure them of our continued support in the art of analogue music replay.

Partnered with the new Artemiz tonearm and the Shiraz moving coil cartridge, the Roksan TMS 2 will provide you with many years of musical enjoyment.

The Reason

The original TMS was first launched a decade ago. At the time we predicted that in the 90's the LP would continue to provide us with unparalleled musical satisfaction. We were wrong! The LP has and will continue for a lot longer than that.

Today we see many companies using high-grade virgin vinyl and producing reissued LPs with some of the best recorded musical performances. This is not to say there is anything wrong with standard LPs, only to emphasize our desire to improve upon what we have been enjoying so much.

The original TMS is a musical performer of the highest quality and its pedigree goes back a long way. The question is, can it be bettered?

And the answer is, yes it has been.