Turntable Details
Drive
Belt
Motor
DC
Wow & Flutter %
0.025
Rumble [dB]
-60
Speed
33, 45
Dimensions [mm]
Platter Material
Platter Diameter [mm]
Total Weight [kg]
Tonearm
Year Built
13
1982
Platter Weight [kg]
Plinth Material
Price
Additional information
Key Features
Drive System: Belt-drive with a DC FG servo motor.
Motor: DC FG servo motor providing precise speed control.
Speeds: 33.33 and 45 rpm.
Speed Adjustment Range: ±3%.
Platter: 306 mm 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: Not specified, but similar models typically offer more than 60 dB.
Tonearm: Originally sold without a tonearm, allowing users to install their preferred arm. Compatible with various tonearms, including the MA-505, MA-707, and others.
Armboards: Available for different tonearm configurations, such as the A-1200 series.Dimensions: 510 x 175 x 400 mm (WHD).
Weight: Not specified, but similar models typically weigh around 13 kg.
Years of Manufacture: 1982 to 1985.
Made in: Japan.
Original Price: Approximately 80,000 JPY, 898 DM.
Additional Details
The BL-77 is a manual turntable known for its robust build quality and precise speed control.
It features a wooden frame with a rosewood and ebony finish, providing a solid base for the turntable.
The platter bearing is designed to be stronger than on some larger models like the BL-91.
The BL-77 is praised for its flexibility in allowing users to choose their preferred tonearm, making it a versatile option for audiophiles.