Turntable Details
Drive
Direct
Motor
DC
Wow & Flutter %
0.003
Rumble [dB]
-78
Speed
33, 45
Dimensions [mm]
Platter Material
Platter Diameter [mm]
300.0
Total Weight [kg]
Tonearm
Year Built
40.00
1982
Platter Weight [kg]
4.80
Plinth Material
Price
$7,000
Additional information
General Specifications
Type: Quartz-controlled direct-drive turntable
Manufacturer: Nakamichi
Years of Manufacture: 1982-1985
Country of Origin: Japan
Color: Black
Dimensions (W × H × D): 680 mm × 208 mm × 515 mm
Weight: 40 kg
Power Supply Dimensions (W × H × D): 125 mm × 85 mm × 325 mm
Power Supply Weight: 5 kg
Drive and Motor
Drive System: Direct drive
Motor Type: Quartz PLL DC, brushless, slotless, coreless with super linear torque
Speeds: 33 1/3 RPM and 45 RPM
Pitch Control: ±9.9% in 0.1% steps using a PLL synthesizer
Platter and Centering System
Main Platter: Die-cast aluminum, 31.5 mm thick, 300 mm diameter, 3.8 kg
Center Platter: Metallized glass, 6 mm thick, 290 mm diameter, 1 kg
Absolute Center Search System: Automatically adjusts for record eccentricity to minimize wow and flutter
Performance Metrics
Wow and Flutter: 0.003% (WRMS)
Signal to Noise Ratio: Better than 78 dB (DIN-B)
Inertia Moment: 600 kg*cm²
Start-Up Time: Within ¾ revolution
Speed Deviation: Unmeasurable
Speed Drift: Unmeasurable
Power Requirements
Power Supply: PS-1000 independent power supply
Power Requirements: AC 100, 120, 120/220-240, 220 or 240V, 50/60Hz (depending on country)
Power Consumption: 100W
Additional Features
Tonearm: Not included; requires a separate tonearm installation
Cartridge: Not included; compatible with various cartridges
Optional Accessories: TM-100 rubber mat, VS-100 vacuum stabilizer, and right armbases for different tonearm models.