Turntable Details
Drive
Direct
Motor
DC
Wow & Flutter %
3
Rumble [dB]
-78
Speed
33, 45
Dimensions [mm]
Platter Material
Platter Diameter [mm]
313.0
Total Weight [kg]
Tonearm
Year Built
20.00
Straight
1984
Platter Weight [kg]
3.20
Plinth Material
Price
£900
Additional information
General Specifications
Type: Semi-automatic, direct-drive turntable
Drive Method: Direct drive with Quartz PLL motor
Speeds: 33 1/3 RPM and 45 RPM
Pitch Control: ±6%
Main Platter: Aluminum die-casting, 310 mm diameter, 18 mm thick, 1.4 kg
Center Search Platter: Glass, 303 mm diameter, 6 mm thick, 550 grams
Startup Time: Within one revolution
Speed Deviation: Unmeasurable with quartz lock
Speed Drift: Unmeasurable with quartz lock
Performance Metrics
Wow and Flutter:
0.008% WRMS (measured at FG)
0.03% WRMS (measured after center search)Signal to Noise Ratio: Greater than 78 dB (DIN-B)
Moment of Inertia: 380 kg/cm²
Tonearm and Cartridge
Tonearm Type: Statically balanced, oil-damped tonearm with gimbal bearings
Overall Length: 305 mm
Effective Length: 237 mm
Effective Mass: 9 g (some sources list 14 g)
Tracking Force Range: 0 to 3 g
Cartridge Weight Range: 4 to 11 g
Angle: 21°30'
Overhang: 15 mm
Tracking Error: +2.5° to -1°
Power and Connectivity
Power Consumption: 23 W
Outputs: RCA outputs (no specific details on phono stage)
Physical Dimensions
Dimensions: 546 mm (W) × 230 mm (H) × 421 mm (D)
Weight: 20 kg
Base Material: High-mass subchassis with dual suspension
Vibration Damping: Dual-suspension double-cabinet construction
Additional Features
Absolute Center Search System: Automatically adjusts for record eccentricity
Record Clamp: 500g record clamp included
Optional Accessories: Hinge-less smoked acrylic dustcover, TA-100 arm wand
List Price (1983): Approximately 400,000 ¥ (Japanese yen)