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
The Sears LXI 584 is a vintage direct-drive turntable from around 1977, originally supplied by Sears and manufactured by Sanyo. It features a straight tonearm and uses a P-mount cartridge, often equipped with an Audio-Technica cartridge and stylus.
Technical Overview
Drive System: Direct drive, providing stable and consistent platter rotation.
Speeds: Supports 33⅓ and 45 RPM.
Tonearm: Straight tonearm with adjustable tracking force and anti-skate controls.
Cartridge: Originally fitted with an Audio-Technica P-mount cartridge; replacement cartridges like the AT3600 are commonly used.
Operation: Semi-automatic with auto-return at the end of the record.
Pitch Control: Includes a pitch adjustment knob for fine speed tuning.
Build: Weighs about 11 pounds (approximately 5 kg), offering good vibration damping.
Additional Features: Semi-automatic tonearm return, tracking force and anti-skate adjustments, and a relatively robust construction for its class.
Maintenance Notes: Common issues include pitch control stiffness and clunky auto-return mechanisms, which benefit from cleaning and lubrication. Oil leakage from the motor can affect the rubber mat, causing deformation.
Connectivity: Standard phono outputs compatible with typical hi-fi systems.