Sony TTS-3000
Sony PS-3000
Sony PS-2000
(february 1966 - 1971)

Sony's 1st audiophile-turned-professional LP drive and their last top turntable to be belt-driven, too, for Sony quickly went with direct-drive for all of its high-end 'tables. According to the literature, the TTS-3000 was the 1st servo-controlled 'table - Technics claims that as well for its own original SL vinyl spinner. I however believe Sony was there first, if by a couple of months :) Two pots on the underside allow for primary 33/45 speeds adjustments.

Offered as a standalone drive (TTS-3000) or as an integrated player : PS-2000 with the PUA-237 12" arm or PS-3000 with the PUA-286 16" arm. The bases are rather lightweight but use a combination of springs and rubber to dampen external vibrations (à la Thorens TD-124). Below are shown the bases for the PS-2000 (left) and for the PS-3000A (right, with optional TAC-4 hardwood for the 16" arm).
All followed by the TTS-4000 and PSE-4000.