Sony PS-LX5

Sony PS-LX5R

1 9 8 1 1981
1 9 8 2 1982

Pretty but tech-filled fully-automatic turntable for the masses with the usual (by Sony) features :

Magnedisc / Quartz-Lock, Duralumin two-point tonearm, BSL motor, electromagnetic braking, SBMC cabinet, plus added novelties such as record guides, an RM-65 remote terminal for synchronized k7 recording and... slimline dimensions.

Also available as PS-LX5R (in Japan ?), the differences of which elude me, besides the black color.

Sony PS-LX5, image 1
Sony PS-LX5 specifications
Title Value
System : DD / BSL motor
Magnedisc / Quartz Lock
Wow & flutter : 0,025% (WRMS)
± 0,04% (DIN 45507)
0,02% (FG direct measure)
S/N ratio : 75dB (DIN B)
Speed accuracy : > 0,003%
Startup time : 1/2 rotation (33 1/3 rpm)
Platter : 31cm / 1,1kg / diecast aluminium
Tonearm effective length : 21,65cm
Tonearm overhang : 16,5mm
Tracking error : +3°...-1°
Usable cartridge weight : 7,4...11,7g (headshell included)
Supplied headshell : SH-151 (5,2g)
Effective mass : 8,98g (without cartridge)
PC : 9W
Dimensions : 35,5 x 10,5 x 35,5cm
Weight : 6,3kg.
List price : 43,800¥ (LX5)
45,800¥ (LX5R)
page online since : june 1956
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page type : LGT / KNB
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