Micro Seiki RX-1500 FVG

The Micro Seiki RX-1500 FVG turntable is a high-end model from the RX-1500 series, known for its advanced features and excellent sound quality. 

Key Features

• Drive System: The RX-1500 FVG uses a thread-belt drive system, which helps reduce vibration and noise.

• Suspension: It features a quadruplex suspension system consisting of coil springs, rubber diaphragm-supported pistons, compressed air, and high viscosity oil. This system effectively guards against vibration and microphonic feedback.

• Platter: The turntable includes a massive bronze platter, which enhances its mass and stability. The platter is designed to work with a vacuum suction pump to securely hold the record disc in place, correcting warps and ensuring positive contact to reduce resonances.

• Motor: The RX-1500 FVG is equipped with a DC servo motor, providing stable speed control.

• Speeds: It supports two speeds: 33⅓ and 45 rpm.

• Air Bearing System: The FVG model benefits from an air bearing system, which floats the heavy platter 0.03 mm over the base, providing ideal platter rotation without mechanical friction in the direction of thrust.

• Vacuum Hold-Down: The vacuum suction pump seals the record disc securely to the platter, ensuring positive contact and reducing resonances.

Sound Quality and Build

• Sound Characteristics: The RX-1500 FVG delivers a detailed and dynamic sound with excellent bass response and clear midrange, thanks to its advanced suspension and vacuum hold-down system.

• Build Quality: The turntable is built with robust materials and attention to detail, ensuring durability and reliability.

Specifications

• Motor: DC servo motor

• Speeds: 33⅓, 45 rpm

• Speed Adjustment Range: ±3% (similar models)

• Wow and Flutter: 0.025% WRMS (similar models)

• Signal to Noise Ratio: 75 dB (similar models)

• Weight: Not explicitly stated for the FVG model, but similar models like the RX-1500 G weigh approximately 33.1 kg.