Turntable Details
Drive
Belt
Motor
DC
Wow & Flutter %
0.025
Rumble [dB]
-75
Speed
33, 45
Dimensions [mm]
Platter Material
Cast Al
Platter Diameter [mm]
307
Total Weight [kg]
Tonearm
Year Built
12.50
Straight
1982
Platter Weight [kg]
2.65
Plinth Material
Price
Additional information
Key Features
Drive System: Belt-drive with an FG servo controlled DC motor.
Motor: FG servo DC motor providing precise speed control.
Speeds: 33.33 and 45 rpm.
Speed Adjustment Range: ±3%.
Platter: 307 mm cast aluminum platter weighing 2.65 kg.
Wow and Flutter: Less than 0.025% WRMS.
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Better than 75 dB.
Tonearm: Static balance type with an interchangeable pipe system.
Effective Length: 222 mm.
Overhang: 15 mm.
Tracking Force Range: 0 to 2 grams (direct reading).
Usable Cartridge Range: 4 to 9 grams.Operating Mode: Semi-automatic with electronic braking and automatic tonearm lift.
Dimensions: 450 x 160 x 352 mm (WHD).
Weight: 12.5 kg.
Years of Manufacture: 1982 to 1990.
Made in: Japan.
Original Price: Approximately 99,800 Yen (Japan, 1982), 650 USD (1983), and 1,400 DM.
Power Consumption: 5 watts.
Additional Details
The BL-10X features an internal X-shaped cast frame and height-adjustable, rubber-mounted damping feet for improved stability.
It includes a folding base design, which is unique among Micro Seiki models.
The turntable supports a detachable arm tube, allowing users to upgrade the wiring for better signal transmission.
The BL-10X is praised for its sound quality and ease of use, making it a popular choice among audiophiles.