T.H.E. Show Newport 2013

Veteran U.K. based tone arm manufacturer Helius Designs has added a turntable to its line. Importer Dan Meinwald (who also imports E.A.R. electronics, Townshend Audio and Marten speakers) demoed the new 'table fitted of course with a Helius arm.

The Alexia is a suspended design featuring a Delrin platter driven by an A.C. synchronous motor. The bottom of the platter is fitted with a tachometer that's used to monitor and adjust speed. Speed selection is via a series of illuminated push buttons.

The Alexia sells for $5500 without arm. Not sure what Wilson Audio Specialties will make of the name. It introduced the Alexia loudspeaker last year.