SABA PSP 248

General Specifications

• Manufacturer: SABA (Villingen, Germany)

• Model: PSP 248

• Years of Manufacture: 1980–1984

• Country of Origin: Japan

• Color: Nickel silver

• Power Consumption: 12 Watts

• Dimensions: 445 x 135 x 370 mm (Width x Height x Depth)

• Weight: 7.3 kg

• Original Price: Approximately 650 Deutsche Marks (DM).

Technical Features

1. Drive System:
   Quartz Lock Servo Direct Drive ensures stable and precise rotational speeds.
   DC Servo motor for smooth operation.

2. Speeds:
   Supports both 33⅓ RPM and 45 RPM records.

3. Performance Metrics:
   Synchronous speed variation: ±0.035% DIN.
   Rumble distance: Not specified but expected to be low due to the die-cast aluminum platter.

4. Platter:
   Made of die-cast aluminum weighing approximately 1.2 kg, providing stability and minimizing vibrations.

5. Tonearm:
   S-shaped tonearm with viscose damping.
   Adjustable horizontal and vertical damping via knurled screws.
   Equipped with anti-skating and pitch control features.
   Comes standard with the Audio-Technica AT13EaV cartridge.

6. Operating Modes:
   Fully automatic operation, including auto-return functionality.
   Manual mode available for user control.

7. Connectivity:
   DIN output connector for audio signal transmission; may require an adapter for RCA connections.

Special Features

• Quartz Lock technology for precise speed control.

• Viscose-damped tonearm for enhanced tracking performance and reduced resonance.