Turntable Details
Drive
Belt
Motor
Wow & Flutter %
Rumble [dB]
Speed
Dimensions [mm]
Platter Material
Platter Diameter [mm]
Total Weight [kg]
Tonearm
Year Built
1978
Platter Weight [kg]
Plinth Material
Price
$ 100
Additional information
Drive System: The PL-512 uses a belt drive system with a 4-pole synchronous motor, providing smooth and quiet operation. This design helps reduce vibration and noise, enhancing sound quality.
Turntable: The turntable features a 300 mm diameter aluminum alloy die-cast platter, offering a stable platform for record rotation.
Speeds: The turntable supports 33 1/3 rpm and 45 rpm, with speed adjustment done by moving the belt to different axle diameters on the motor shaft.
Wow and Flutter: The wow and flutter are 0.055% WRMS, indicating good speed stability.
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: The signal-to-noise ratio is 65 dB, providing good noise suppression.
Tonearm: The PL-512 features a statically balanced, S-shaped pipe tonearm with an effective length of 221 mm and an overhang of 15.5 mm. It is designed to accommodate cartridges weighing 4 to 10 grams.
Special Features: The turntable includes features like manual viscosity damped tonearm lift and adjustable anti-skating force control. It does not have automatic return or start functions, making it a fully manual operation.
Dimensions and Weight: The external dimensions are 440 x 365 x 132 mm, with a weight of approximately 6.5 kg.
Cabinet: The turntable has a 30 mm thick MDF cabinet with a hardboard lid, providing a solid base and resistance to vibration