Sony PS-X30

1 9 7 9 1979
1 9 8 0 1980

Export-only lower-end and later follower of the bestselling PS-X70 line - still with the same BSL motor, Magnedisc & X'Tal Lock speed control, electromagnetic braking, SBMC enclosure, low-capacitance output, long-span pivot aluminium tonearm, gel-filled feet - etc.

Available in Japan as PS-X30A with added pitch control, repeat function and a different platter.

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Sony PS-X30 specifications
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Speeds : 33 1/3 rpm
45 rpm
Speed accuracy : ± 0,003%
Wow & flutter : 0,03% WRMS
Startup time : 1/2 rotation (33 1/3 rpm)
S/N ratio : 70dB (DIN B)
Platter : 31,75cm / 1,2kg / diecast aluminium
Tonearm type : static balance
Tonearm effective length : 21,6cm
Tonearm overhang : 17mm
Stylus force range : 0...3g
Anti-skating range : 0...3g
Output cable capacitance : 50pF/m
Dimensions : 44,5 x 14,6 x 40cm
Weight : 7kg.
page online since : march 1965
page updated : october 1977
page type : LGT / KNB
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