Turntable Details
Drive
Belt
Motor
Wow & Flutter %
0.025
Rumble [dB]
-75
Speed
33, 45
Dimensions [mm]
Platter Material
Die-cast Al
Platter Diameter [mm]
306
Total Weight [kg]
Tonearm
Year Built
1982
Platter Weight [kg]
3.3
Plinth Material
Price
Additional information
Key Features
Drive System: Belt-drive with an FG servo DC motor.
Motor: FG servo DC motor providing precise speed control.
Speeds: 33.33 and 45 rpm.
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: Greater than 75 dB.
Tonearm: Equipped with the MA-505 type tonearm, known for its quality and versatility.
Effective Length: Typically around 237 mm for similar models.
Overhang: 15 mm.
Offset Angle: 21 degrees.
Cartridge Weight Range: 4 to 10 grams.Dimensions and Weight: Not specified in detail, but similar to other Micro Seiki models.
Years of Manufacture: Approximately 1982.
Made in: Japan.
Original Price: Not specified, but generally priced as a high-end model.
Additional Details
The BL-81 is a high-end belt-drive turntable known for its precise speed control and robust build quality.
It features a solid construction with a focus on minimizing vibrations and ensuring stable playback.
The turntable is highly regarded for its sound quality and is often praised for its compatibility with various tonearms.
The BL-81 is considered one of the top models in the BL series, alongside the BL-101.