Turntable Details
Drive
Belt
Motor
Wow & Flutter %
Rumble [dB]
Speed
Dimensions [mm]
Platter Material
Platter Diameter [mm]
Total Weight [kg]
Tonearm
Year Built
1972
Platter Weight [kg]
Plinth Material
Price
$ 240
Additional information
Drive System: The PL-41DC uses a belt drive system with a 4-pole hysteresis synchronous motor, providing smooth and quiet operation. This design helps reduce vibration and noise, enhancing sound quality.
Turntable: The turntable features a 310 mm diameter aluminum alloy die-cast platter, weighing approximately 2.2 kg, offering a stable platform for record rotation.
Speeds: The turntable supports 33 1/3 rpm and 45 rpm. Speed adjustments must be made while the platter is rotating.
Wow and Flutter: The wow and flutter are 0.08%, indicating good speed stability.
Rumble Noise Ratio: The rumble noise ratio is 50 dB, providing good noise suppression.
Tonearm: The PL-41DC features a statically balanced, S-shaped tonearm with an effective length of 224 mm. It is designed to accommodate cartridges weighing 0.5 to 8 grams.
Cartridge: The turntable includes a Pioneer PL-C9 moving magnet cartridge with a PL-N9 stylus. The recommended tracking force is 2 to 3 grams.
Frequency Response: The frequency response is 15 to 21,000 Hz, with a channel separation of more than 30 dB.
Output: The output voltage is 5 mV.
Special Features: The PL-41DC is a manual operation turntable with a wooden base and dust cover. It includes features like speed selector push-buttons and a tonearm elevator.
Dimensions and Weight: The external dimensions are 508 x 187 x 405 mm, with a weight of approximately 10 kg.
Power Consumption: The power consumption is 21 Watts.
The PL-41DC is an updated version of the PL-41, likely with improvements in motor stability and possibly other components.