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Sansui P-D21

Turntable Details

Drive

Direct

Motor

Wow & Flutter %

Rumble [dB]

Speed

Dimensions [mm]

Platter Material

Platter Diameter [mm]

Total Weight [kg]

Tonearm

Year Built

Platter Weight [kg]

Plinth Material

Price

Additional information

  • Drive System: Direct drive, providing stable and consistent platter rotation.

  • Speeds: Supports 33⅓ and 45 RPM.

  • Power Consumption: Approximately 11 watts.

  • Cartridge: Originally fitted with the Sansui SV-P313 dual magnet cartridge, featuring a 0.6 mil diamond spherical stylus (SN-P313). Tracking force recommended around 1.25 grams.

  • Tonearm: Automatic operation with anti-skate mechanism (weight-based), though some units may have missing anti-skate weights.

  • Platter: Standard size suitable for 12-inch records, with a 45 RPM spindle adapter included.

  • Operation: Fully automatic with auto-return and auto-stop functions.

  • Connectivity: Typically uses DIN output connectors.

  • Build Quality: Robust Japanese manufacturing with a plastic dust cover (hinges may be prone to damage).

  • Common Issues: Some units experience premature tonearm return causing stylus scratching at the end of records, often due to dried damping fluid or mechanical wear in the arm lift mechanism.

  • Maintenance: Replacement parts such as stylus (SN-P313) and belts are available from specialist suppliers. Service manuals and schematics are accessible for repair and adjustment.

  • Dimensions and Weight: Typical mid-sized turntable dimensions; exact measurements not specified.

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