

Turntable Details
Drive
Direct
Motor
DC
Wow & Flutter %
Rumble [dB]
Speed
Dimensions [mm]
Platter Material
Platter Diameter [mm]
Total Weight [kg]
Tonearm
Year Built
1982
Platter Weight [kg]
Plinth Material
Price
$ 250
Additional information
Drive System: The PL-505 uses a quartz PLL direct drive system with a Stable Hanging Rotor (SHR) motor, providing precise speed control and stability.
Turntable: The turntable features a die-cast aluminum platter, offering a stable platform for record rotation.
Speeds: The turntable supports 33 1/3 rpm and 45 rpm, with a synchronous speed fluctuation of less than 0.025%.
Wow and Flutter: The wow and flutter are less than 0.025%, indicating excellent speed stability.
Rumble Noise Ratio: The rumble noise ratio is 80 dB, providing good noise suppression.
Tonearm: The PL-505 features a statically balanced, polymer graphite tonearm with an effective length of 235 mm and an overhang of 15 mm. It is designed to accommodate cartridges weighing 3 to 8.5 grams.
Cartridge: The turntable includes a Pioneer PC-5 MC cartridge with a frequency response of 10-32,000 Hz, output voltage of 2.2 mV, and terminal impedance of 30-100 kOhm. The needle is a 0.5 mil diamond with a contact pressure of 2 g (± 0.3 g).
Special Features: The PL-505 is a fully automatic turntable with features like quick repeat and record size selection. It also includes a stroboscope for precise speed adjustment.
Dimensions and Weight: The external dimensions are 456 x 158 x 409 mm, with a weight of approximately 7.3 kg.
Power Consumption: The power consumption is 9 W