Turntable Details
Drive
Direct
Motor
DC
Wow & Flutter %
0.02
Rumble [dB]
-60
Speed
33, 45
Dimensions [mm]
Platter Material
Aluminium
Platter Diameter [mm]
310
Total Weight [kg]
Tonearm
Year Built
8.2
S-shaped
Platter Weight [kg]
1.5
Plinth Material
Price
Additional information
Key Features
Drive System: Direct drive with a DC servo motor, specifically a JVC motor, which is different from the Matsushita motor used in the DD-40 model.
Motor: JVC M928 motor or similar, known for its reliability but sometimes prone to speed issues.
Speeds: 33.33 and 45 rpm with a speed adjustment range of ±6%.
Platter: 310 mm die-cast aluminum platter weighing 1.5 kg.
Tonearm: Equipped with the MA-505 tonearm, which is a dynamic balanced universal tonearm.
Dimensions: 466 x 342 x 142 mm (WHD).
Weight: Approximately 8.2 kg.
Wow and Flutter: Less than 0.02% WRMS, though specific values are not detailed in the search results.
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Not specified in the search results, but generally expected to be around 60 dB or higher for similar models.
Additional Details
The DD-7 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 MA-505 tonearm is praised for its sound quality, though it has a unique mechanism where tracking force and antiskating are set simultaneously
3.The turntable is popular among audiophiles for its clarity and stability in sound reproduction.