Turntable Details
Drive
Direct
Motor
DC
Wow & Flutter %
0.02
Rumble [dB]
-63
Speed
33, 45, 78
Dimensions [mm]
Platter Material
Zinc alloy
Platter Diameter [mm]
400
Total Weight [kg]
Tonearm
Year Built
26
1976
Platter Weight [kg]
5.2
Plinth Material
Price
Additional information
Key Features
Drive System: Direct drive with a PLL Quartz-Locked DC Servo motor.
Motor: High-quality PLL Quartz-Locked DC Servo motor for precise speed control.
Speeds: 33.33, 45, and 78 rpm.
Pitch Control: ±6% fine speed adjustment (PLL off).
Platter: 40 cm zinc alloy platter weighing 5.2 kg with an inertial mass of 1500 kg/cm².
Wow and Flutter: Less than 0.02% WRMS.
Speed Deviation: 0.002% (50 ppm).
Load Characteristics: 0% up to 150g (outer diameter).
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Greater than 63 dB (JIS).
Tonearm: Dynamic balance type.
Effective Length: 267 mm.
Tracking Force Range: 0 to 3 grams.
Overhang: 13 mm.
Offset Angle: 18°45'.
Tracking Error: 0°20' (outer), 0°50' (inner).
Cartridge Weight Range: 13 to 21 grams (including headshell), with options for supplementary weights.pF Settings: 100, 200, 300 pF, and direct (off).
kOhm Settings: 22, 33, 68 kOhm, and direct (off).
Dimensions: 568 x 180 x 450 mm (WHD).
Weight: 26 kg (turntable), 5 kg (power supply).
Power Consumption: 14.5 W (MD-100 power supply).
Years of Manufacture: 1976 to 1979.
Made in: Japan.
Original Price: Approximately 250,000 Yen (Japan, 1976), 3,600 DM.
Additional Details
The DD-100 is a high-end vintage direct-drive turntable known for its precise speed control and robust build quality.
It features a heavy zinc alloy platter, which provides excellent stability and reduces resonance compared to aluminum platters.
The turntable supports multiple tonearms and is designed for audiophiles seeking high-quality sound reproduction.
The DD-100 was highly regarded for its performance and is still sought after by collectors today.