TT-4 SPECIAL EDITION

The Argon TT-4 Special Edition continues the path set by the base model, especially when it comes to sound quality. It delivers a solid and powerful performance in the low and mid-range frequencies. The claim about resonance suppression in the tonearm definitely holds true, and on top of that, the effective damping of the platter further enhances the overall tranquility and stability of the playback. [...] With the TT-4 Special Edition, Argon Audio manages to reach audiophile levels of sound quality by making improvements in the right areas.

With a lavish design and a better pickup, the Argon Audio TT-4 Special Edition is a better player than the player it’s based on. You could argue that you could upgrade from 2M Red to Bronze on a regular TT-4 and get a significant boost in sound quality. This is true, but it won’t save you money. In fact, it will cost you more to upgrade than buying a TT-4 SE to begin with. Which is an excellent turntable whose only problem is that competition in this particular class is fierce.

"On the plus side are the beautiful finish of the player, its smooth running and the full-sounding internal preamp, which makes the turntable a really good turntable with a preamp that you can connect directly to your active speakers."

"What does matter is that the TT-4 Special Edition offers a lot for its (higher) price. The original TT-4 is a fine turntable that provides a solid foundation for this special edition. The tweaks now added add refinement, allowing the Argon turntable to stand its ground compared to other turntables. Admittedly, the big jump in quality comes from the 2M Bronze element. This delivers smooth, crisp detail reproduction without becoming analytical. If you are coming from a cheaper turntable, you will be surprised how spacious and grand your vinyl can sound. That makes the TT-4 Special Edition a turntable that, [...] is still highly recommended for vinylistas yearning for more."

"We discussed the numerous features and the impeccable workmanship of the belt-turning unit in our article. The first-class paintwork is also worth mentioning again. The convenient speed control is of course still available via a rotary control. The high-quality tonearm and the supplied pick-up system in the form of the Ortofon 2M Bronze also speak for themselves and result in excellent sound quality. [...] With the estimated price, the Argon Audio TT-4 Special Edition represents an absolutely fair offer, with which you can get started straight away and have a lot of fun without any additional costs."

"Argon Audio's TT-4 is a great turntable, regardless of price. It even shows it with its unique construction and is sure to make anyone who gets it happy!"