Turntable Details
Drive
Direct
Motor
DC
Wow & Flutter %
Rumble [dB]
Speed
Dimensions [mm]
Platter Material
Platter Diameter [mm]
Total Weight [kg]
Tonearm
Year Built
Platter Weight [kg]
Plinth Material
Price
Additional information
Key Features
Drive System: Direct drive.
Motor: DC servo motor.
Speeds: 33.33 and 45 rpm.
Platter: High mass platter weighing 1.5 kg with a moment of inertia of 240 kg/cm².
Tonearm: Typically equipped with the MA-505 tonearm, known for its quality and versatility.
Effective Length: 237 mm.
Overhang: 15 mm.
Offset Angle: 21 degrees.
Cartridge Weight Range: 4 to 10 grams.Operation Mode: Fully manual, requiring manual start and stop, as well as manual tonearm lift at the end of play.
Dimensions and Weight: Similar to other Micro Seiki models, with a weight of approximately 8 kg.
Power Supply: Operates on AC power, supporting various voltage standards.
Additional Details
The DD-22 is a vintage direct-drive turntable known for its precise speed control and reliable performance.
It features a robust build quality and is suitable for those seeking a vintage direct-drive model with good sound quality.
The turntable includes a wooden case and operates without autostart or autostop, requiring manual intervention at the end of play.
The DD-22 is often compared to the DD-35, which offers semi-automatic operation, but the DD-22 is praised for its simplicity and manual control.