LUXMAN - PD-171AL Turntable

Tonearm not included

Since the highly admired introduction of the PD-171 into the market in 2011, Luxman turntables have been renowned to deliver a sense of atmosphere that can only be achieved through the medium of vinyl, that every vinyl enthusiast strives to achieve. The PD-171A now has a highly rigid main chassis and heavy base ensuring stable rotation. Additional improvements to the motor, drive circuit and bearing section have also been made. The PD-171AL is supplied without the tone arm, with the option of customizing the turntable so you can enjoy the playback of vinyl to your exact tastes.

Luxman PD-171AL Features
Electric Circuit

•     Introduction of newly developed high-torque AC Motor
•     Motor drive uses similar circuit structure to high power amps
•     High-precision clock controlled generator circuit with 32-bit microphone embedded.
•     Reflective view type LED stroboscobe useful for adjustments to speed

Mechanism

•     Belt drive aluminium machining heavy turntable (5.0kg) utilizing high inertia moment (approx 0.7t.2)
•     Hanging vibration-damping structure with 15mm thick machined aluminium plate
•     High-rigidity 16mm spindle with ball bearing for stable rotation
•     Wear-resistant and load-bearing polyether ketone (PEEK) material used in the bearing section
•     Floating mounted power transformer and AC motor
•     10mm Aluminum armboard (precut options available)
•     Hybrid vibration-damping structure with wood and metal
•     Large-sized insulator with height adjustment function directly secured to aluminium chassis.

Exterior

•     Traditional wood-paneled design
•     AC inlet on rear panel for easy replacement of power cable
•     Detachable high-intensity LED stylus light
•     Cam support for 4mm acrylic dust cover (opens and closes via light touch)

Technical Specifications:

• Drive System: Belt drive system
• Motor: Reaction and AC synchronous motor
• Platter: 11.81" (30cm) machined aluminum plate
• Revolution: 33 1/3 rpm, 45 rpm (2 speeds selectable/adjustable)
• Revolution adjustment range: 5% (each rotation speed adjusts independently)
• Wow and flutter: 0.04% or less (W.R.M.S)
• Power source: 115v (60 Hz)
• Power consumption: 38w
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 19.37" x 8" x 16.5" (dust cover closed) and 19.37" x 18" x 18" (dust cover open)
• Weight: 52.3 lbs (67.2 shipping)