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Monitor Audio ET 500

UK

Turntable Details

Drive

Direct

Motor

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Wow & Flutter %

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Rumble [dB]

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Speed

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Dimensions [mm]

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Platter Material

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Platter Diameter [mm]

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Total Weight [kg]

Tonearm

Year Built

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Platter Weight [kg]

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Plinth Material

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Price

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Additional information

  • Drive Method: Direct drive.

  • Motor: Matsushita (Panasonic) direct drive motor.

  • Speeds: 33 and 45 rpm.

  • Platter: Cast aluminum, though noted for not being perfectly uniform when spinning.

  • Wow and Flutter: Not specified.

  • Rumble: Not specified.

  • Tonearm: Supports various tonearms, including the SME 3009 S2 Imp.

  • Arm Mounting: Removable armboards.

  • Plinth: High-density laminate of particle board and lead, available in real wood veneer or black finish.

  • Power Supply: Separate power supply unit to eliminate mains voltage noise.

  • Dimensions: Not detailed specifically for the turntable alone, but similar to other models.

  • Weight: Not specified.

  • Additional Features: Electronic switching on the front panel, though the gold lettering is prone to wear

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