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Pioneer PL-7L

Turntable Details

Drive

Direct

Motor

Wow & Flutter %

0.008

Rumble [dB]

-85

Speed

33, 45

Dimensions [mm]

Platter Material

Die-cast

Platter Diameter [mm]

360

Total Weight [kg]

Tonearm

Year Built

17.3

1984

Platter Weight [kg]

Plinth Material

Price

¥

Additional information

  • Drive System: The PL-7L uses a direct drive system, which provides precise speed control and stability. It features a Quartz PLL DC-coreless servo motor with Hall elements and a Stable Hanging Rotor (SHR) type II.

  • Turntable: The turntable has a 36 cm diameter die-cast aluminum platter, offering a stable platform for record rotation. The inertial mass is 655 kg/cm² (including the platter mat).

  • Speeds: The turntable supports 33 1/3 rpm and 45 rpm, which are standard for most vinyl records.

  • Wow and Flutter: The wow and flutter are 0.008% WRMS (FG method) and less than 0.018% WRMS (JIS), indicating excellent speed stability.

  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio: The signal-to-noise ratio is 85 dB (DIN-B), providing good noise suppression78.

  • Tonearm: The tonearm is a static balance replaceable pipe type with an effective length of 282 mm and an overhang of 13.5 mm. It is designed for cartridges weighing 2.4 to 12 grams.

  • Special Features: The PL-7L includes electronic braking, anti-skating mechanism, arm elevation mechanism, and a Dynamic Resonance Absorber (DRA) to reduce vibrations8.

  • Power Supply: It operates on AC 100V, 50/60Hz with a power consumption of 12W.

  • Dimensions and Weight: The external dimensions are 596 x 215 x 434 mm, with a weight of approximately 17.3 kg

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