Of the few vertical vinyl turntables produced, this is the one everybody remembers - maybe because it looks "technical" and with visible fiddling possibilities in lieu of the others' concealement efforts. The Technics SL-V5 is all but remembered, not to mention the Kenwood model - the latter indeed looked more like a small room heater than a turntable. CQFD.

However, if oh so technical looking, the 5V is a belt-driven record player. And unlike other vetical tables which can somewhat accomodate a horizontal playing position, the LT-5V's balancing system prevents that possibility. Balancing of the platter is achieved with a second, smaller, platter located behind the electronics and which is the one that is belt-driven...

Mitsubishi later on launched and advertised at length the classy looking and horizontal LT-10, LT-20 and LT-30 models - seemingly with poor sales. Sony, Technics and Yamaha made most of the sales for these ultimate (and excellent) LP record players which CD would gradually eradicate.

With a 76dB signal-to-noise ratio, 0,1° tracking error and 11,5kg on the balance - maybe a very unconventional record player worth rediscovering ?

Until I can translate the extremely detailed and abundantly illustrated original japanese literature to english, a basic description is already available at soundfountain - scroll down to about the middle of the page.