Product Information

The new TMS 3 incorporates a four-tier plinth structure based on the original TMS and the TMS2 design. This construction combines the best of both worlds and builds on the strengths of the TMS2.

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

Roksan’s unique self synchronizing motor bearing is mounted on an Acetal base and secured to the bottom plinth, which in turn is coupled to the support structure via three specially designed and ‘tuned’ Adjustable Spike Feet and Bases.

The bottom plinth houses the XPS reference motor drive module and the motor also supports the Top/Mid/Sub plinths. The entire structure of the TMS3 is designed to preserve the stylus/record interface to an unprecedented standard.

Versatility & Performance

The construction of the TMS 3 facilitates setup of different tonearms by simply changing the arm board. Plinth, platter and motor adjustments are also easily done thanks to the new four-tier construction and the setup feet provided with the record player.

TMS 3′s main bearing assembly is ground breaking in design and manufacture. The super precision, Tungsten Carbide self-centering, self-aligning true single point main bearing eliminates noise and maximizes dynamics. This is one of the major advances in the precision design of record player’s rotational axis. Equally, all other aspects of the TMS 3 design are so carefully considered in order to ensure an overall performance far superior to what has been possible before.

The new TMS 3 Main Bearing Ball, Inner and Outer Platter design is refined to ensure the record remains almost undisturbed by the internally induced vibrations. This provides the cartridge with an almost silent passage to retrieve the vital audio information. The combination of the Plinth material, density, linear damping, vibration absorbing weight blocks, lowered decoupling frequency and controlled harmonic structure delivers a performance second to none. Thanks to the design of the TMS 3, there are several critical components that can be utilised in the TMS 2 for enhanced performance and unparalleled upgradeability.

Partnered with the new Artemiz tonearm and the Shiraz moving coil cartridge, TMS 3 will provide decades of musical enjoyment.

The Reason

The original TMS was first launched almost two decades ago. At the time Roksan predicted that at least in the 90′s the LP would continue to provide them with unparalleled musical satisfaction. In fact their record player research and development and our dedication to analogue replay, has ensured continued unparalleled musical satisfaction of the LP for a lot longer than that. It is with great pride and pleasure to introduce the new TMS 3 reference record player to our valued customers and assure them of our continued support in the art of analogue music replay.

Today purchasing old and new LPs have become even easier. Thanks to never ending enthusiasm and support of everyone in this industry, we can all enjoy vinyl replay systems more than ever.

The new TMS 3 features & Upgrade options
New TMS3 Tungsten Carbide Main Bearing Ball
New Inner Platter (new version with x3 fixing screws for the plate to platter disc attachment)
New Outer Platter (more optimally fitted disc to rim)
New High density MDF Piano lacquered Plinths optimizing rigidity and weight distribution
Special Brass & Stainless vibration absorption weights on Bottom plinth for optimum noise reduction
Special de-coupler mounting on Middle plinth for reduced noise transfer to Sub-plinth
New frequency tuned sub-plinth de-couplers to maintain better record/cartridge interface
Acetal Inserts in the Top plinth for Mid-plinth de-couplers
Mid-plinth Anti Vibration spacer grommets

New adjustable spike feet (loaded with 2 Tungsten carbide balls and stainless steel spring for optimum coupling)
New Adjustable Spike Foot Bases with solid silicone surface contact pads

The new platters optimize linear damping to increase isolation and maximize resolution. There are some other nice touches such as the Rmat-5 retaining ‘O’ring to eliminate the mat coming off
when removing the record.

The new TMS3 provides much better high frequency resolution and deeper, tighter bass with unprecedented harmonic structure. It has increased dynamic range, lower noise and more solid sound stage than its predecessor the TMS2!

Specifications

• Main Bearing Spindle – Super Precision Tungsten Carbide
• Roundness & Concentricity & Surface Finish < 1 Micron
• Length to Diameter ratio 11:1

• Main Bearing Ball – Super Precision Tungsten Carbide
• Roundness < 1 Micron
• Diameter 2mm

• Main Bearing Housing – Solid Phosphor Bronze
• Clearance 2/10,000

• Inner Platter – 2 Piece Solid Aluminium alloy
• Interference fitted non-resonant

• Outer Platter – 2 Piece Solid Aluminium alloy
• Interference fitted non-resonant

• Structure – 4 Plinth Design
• Isolation 7 Level De-coupling

Motor – Custom made 24 pole synchronous

• Pulley – Solid Aluminium alloy
• Roundness & Concentricity < 1 Micron

Drive Belt – Precision ground Neoprene

• Motor Mount – Unique synchronizing bearing
• Motor Drive – Super XPS.V (Internal)
• Wow & Flutter < 0.02%
• Rumble < -80dB

• Dimensions – 450 x 370 x 110mm
• (incl. Feet & base) 450 x 370 x 150mm
• (incl. Feet & base & dust cover) 450 x 370 x 220mm
• Weight 18 Kg

TMS3 already has the reference motor drive integral with in the unit. It only requires a DC supply to power its internal reference motor drive.

There are two options:

• DX2/DSU Standard Speed Control
• DX2/DS1.5 Reference Speed Control
• DSU DC Power Module (STANDARD MODEL)
• Output Voltage +26, 0, -26 Vdc
• Noise < 150 microvolts (ref. 1Hz – 3 MHz)

• DS1.5 DC Power Module (REFERENCE MODEL)
• Output Voltage +26, 0, -26 Vdc
• Noise < 10 microvolts (ref. 1 Hz – 3 MHz)
• Output Impedance < 0.01 Ohm (ref. 20 Hz – 20 kHz)

System DX2 Chassis

• Mains Input Filtered, double fused, switched IEC
• Transformer Ultra low noise internally and externally shielded
• 350 VA Toroidal

• Power Source – 100V – 120V 50Hz / 60Hz
• 220V – 240V 50Hz / 60Hz
• Power Consumption – 240 W max.
• Dimensions – 432 x 330 x 70 (W x D x H) mm
• 432 x 330 x 80 (including feet)
• Weight – 12 Kg max. Fully loaded