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]
310.0
Total Weight [kg]
Tonearm
Year Built
16.00
1979
Platter Weight [kg]
3.50
Plinth Material
Price
Additional information
Key Features
Drive System: Belt-drive with a precision FG servo DC motor.
Motor: 4-pole, 6-slot outer rotor brushless type, servo-controlled for precise speed control.
Speeds: 33.33 and 45 rpm.
Speed Variation: User-variable to ±6%.
Platter: 310 mm die-cast aluminum platter weighing 3.5 kg (including rubber mat).
Wow and Flutter: Less than 0.025% WRMS.
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Greater than 75 dB.
Tonearm: Compatible with various tonearms, including the MA-701.
Base Construction: Multi-laminar natural wood finished with hand-rubbed natural ebony.
Dimensions: Not specified for the BL-91, but the BL-91L is 600 x 186 x 4472 mm (WHD).
Weight: 16 kg for the BL-91, 22 kg for the BL-91L.
Years of Manufacture: 1979 to 1983.
Made in: Japan.
Original Price: Approximately 1,450 DM.
Power Supply: Operates at 120V (USA & Canada) or 220-240V (other areas), 50/60 Hz.
Additional Details
The BL-91 is a high-end belt-drive turntable known for its precise speed control and robust build quality.
It features an exclusive oil-bath damping system to isolate the rotating assembly from mechanical resonances.
The turntable is highly regarded for its smooth operation and is often praised for its sound quality.
The BL-91 is considered a classic among audiophiles, blending engineering precision with artistic execution.