Turntable Details
Drive
Belt
Motor
DC
Wow & Flutter %
0.025
Rumble [dB]
-60
Speed
33, 45
Dimensions [mm]
Platter Material
Cast Al
Platter Diameter [mm]
306.0
Total Weight [kg]
Tonearm
Year Built
13.00
J-shaped
1980
Platter Weight [kg]
3.20
Plinth Material
Price
Additional information
Key Features
Drive System: Belt-drive with a low-power synchronous AC motor isolated from the mechanical parts of the backing disk.
Motor: FG servo DC motor (though some sources mention a low-power synchronous AC motor).
Speeds: 33.33 and 45 rpm.
Speed Adjustment Range: ±3% (with a stroboscopic disc available as an accessory).
Platter: 306 mm cast aluminum platter weighing 3.2 kg with a moment of inertia of 550 kg/cm².
Wow and Flutter: Less than 0.025% WRMS.
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Better than 60 dB.
Tonearm: Supplied with an original S-shaped Micro Seiki tonearm, specifically a titanium tubular tonearm.
Dimensions: 510 x 400 x 155 mm (WHD).
Weight: 13 kg.
Years of Manufacture: 1980 to 1985.
Made in: Japan.
Original Price: Approximately 1,450 DM in Europe.
Power Supply: Operates at 100V, 1.5W, 50/60 Hz (requires a transformer for use in regions with different voltage standards).
Additional Details
The BL-71 is a high-quality belt-drive turntable known for its precise speed control and robust build quality.
It features a wooden frame with a dark lacquered veneer finish, providing a solid base for the turntable.
The platter bearing uses a proprietary sealing system to prevent external influences and aging of the grease.
The BL-71 is praised for its sound quality and durability, accommodating most high-end cartridges.
It is considered a precision instrument with a reputation for lasting performance, requiring minimal maintenance over the years.