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Pioneer XL-1300

Turntable Details

Drive

Direct

Motor

DC

Wow & Flutter %

0.025

Rumble [dB]

-70

Speed

33, 45

Dimensions [mm]

Platter Material

Die-cast Al

Platter Diameter [mm]

320

Total Weight [kg]

Tonearm

Year Built

S-shaped

1979

Platter Weight [kg]

Plinth Material

Price

¥ 46800

Additional information

Key Features


  • Drive Type: Direct drive, utilizing a quartz PLL brushless Hall motor for precise speed control and minimal vibrations.

  • Speeds: Operates at two speeds: 33 1/3 and 45 RPM, suitable for standard vinyl records.

  • Platter: Made from a 32 cm aluminum die-cast, providing stability and durability.

  • Tonearm: Features a static-balanced, S-shaped tonearm, though specific details about its effective length and overhang are not readily available.

  • Motor Performance: The quartz PLL system ensures accurate speed control by comparing pulses from a power generator with those from a crystal oscillator.


Performance Specifications


  • Wow and Flutter: Less than 0.025% WRMS, ensuring accurate playback with minimal speed variations.

  • Rumble: Typically around 70 dB (DIN-B), providing a clean audio output.

  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR): Not specifically detailed, but expected to be around 70 dB (DIN-B) for clear playback.


Design and Build


  • Dimensions and Weight: Specific dimensions and weight are not detailed, but it would be comparable to other turntables of its era.

  • Body Material: Features a sturdy build with a focus on aesthetic appeal, common in vintage Pioneer models.


Additional Features


  • Power Supply: Operates at 100 VAC, 50/60 Hz, with a power consumption similar to other models of its time.

  • Strobe Light: Includes a strobe light for precise speed adjustment.

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