Turntable Details
Drive
Belt
Motor
Wow & Flutter %
Rumble [dB]
Speed
33, 45
Dimensions [mm]
Platter Material
Platter Diameter [mm]
Total Weight [kg]
Tonearm
Year Built
Platter Weight [kg]
Plinth Material
Price
Additional information
The Hitachi PS-15 is a fully automatic turntable designed for audiophiles, featuring a combination of quality construction and user-friendly operation. Here’s a detailed technical description:
General Specifications
Type: 2-speed, belt drive, fully automatic turntable
Platter: 300mm aluminum alloy die-cast
Motor for Platter Drive: Capacitor lead phase, 16-pole synchronous motor
Motor for Automatic Mechanism: 16-pole geared motor
Speeds: 33 and 45 RPM
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 50 dB
Wow and Flutter: 0.07%
Tonearm Specifications
Type: Static balance type, tubular
Headshell: Plug-in type (European standard)
Overall Length: 301 mm
Effective Length: 220 mm
Overhang: 15 mm
Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions: 476 mm (W) x 368 mm (D) x 159 mm (H)
Weight: 7.5 kg
Features
Automatic Operation: The turntable features an easy-to-use full automatic mechanism that starts playback automatically after adjusting to the record size.
Anti-Skating Mechanism: A dial-type anti-skating mechanism ensures stable tracing, preventing skating of the tonearm.
Cartridge: Equipped with a vertical moving magnet type cartridge that enhances tone quality, along with a balance weight that allows direct reading in 0.2 g units.