Turntable Details
Drive
Belt
Motor
DC
Wow & Flutter %
0.025
Rumble [dB]
-75
Speed
33, 45
Dimensions [mm]
Platter Material
Platter Diameter [mm]
305.0
Total Weight [kg]
Tonearm
Year Built
18.00
1982
Platter Weight [kg]
3.00
Plinth Material
Price
$1100
Additional information
Key Features
Drive System: Belt-drive with a 4-pole, 6-slot outer rotor type brushless DC servo motor.
Motor: Brushless DC servo motor providing precise speed control.
Speeds: 33.33 and 45 rpm.
Speed Adjustment Range: ±6%.
Platter: Double-turntable structure with a main 305 mm aluminum platter (weight: 3 kg, moment of inertia: 500 kg/cm²) and a 180 mm zinc sub-turntable (weight: 1.4 kg, moment of inertia: 72 kg/cm²).
Wow and Flutter: Less than 0.025% WRMS.
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Greater than 60 dB (JIS).
Tonearm: Sold without a tonearm; compatible with various models, including the A-1200 series armboards.
Dimensions: 532 x 215 x 420 mm (WHD).
Weight: 18 kg.
Years of Manufacture: 1982 to 1986.
Made in: Japan.
Original Price: Approximately 158,000 JPY (1982), 2,200 DM (1982).
Power Supply: Operates at 100 VAC, 50/60 Hz, with a power consumption of 5 watts.
Additional Details
The BL-101 is a high-end belt-drive turntable known for its precise speed control and robust build quality.
It features a unique direct coupling method that integrates the turntable shaft and arm mount, reducing vibration and improving sound quality.
The turntable includes a strobe light for speed adjustment and uses a high-rigidity shaft with an oil bath system for smooth operation.
The cabinet has a urethane finish with a natural wood tack plate finish, and the dust cover is laminated with acrylic resin.
The BL-101 is highly regarded for its sound quality and is often paired with high-end tonearms.