Features, Preparation of the cartridge

Features

A masterpiece amongst turntables with a worldwide repu- tation.

Highly accurate turntable speed maintained continuously with a quartz pitch control.

•The [±16/±8] button can control a wide range between –8 % and +8 % and –16 % and +16 %.

The [±16/±8] indicator LED illuminates in the dark.

•The pitch can be varied throughout the range maintaining perfect accuracy.

•Pitch can be instantly reset to the rated speed (33 1/3 or 45 r/min) with the reset button.

•The pitch control slider can be easily replaced.

The direct drive produces high torque.

•Wow and flutter below 0.01 %. Starting torque of 1.5 kg-cm en- abling the turntable to reach 33 1/3 r/min in 0.7 seconds.

•Smooth stops are achieved with a fully electronic braking system. The braking speed can be adjusted with the brake speed control knob.

Tone arm with gimbal suspension

•Using the balance weight control measurement units on the tone arm, you can quickly change stylus pressure settings to the appro- priate pressure.

•Stylus skipping can be reduced using horizontal weight control for scratch play.

•The tone arm can be finely adjusted in a range of 6 millimeters with the lockable height control.

Anti-vibration design with 3 layer cabinet construction and large insulating legs.

Pop-up stylus light.

•A blue LED light illuminates the stylus.

Preparation of the cartridge

1 Attach a cartridge (not included).

Follow the cartridge’s instructions to correctly attach it to the head shell.

•Use the included shell weight when using a light cartridge (3.5 to 6.5 grams).

•Remove the stylus weight.

Using the stylus weight ( page 6).

Stylus weight

Screws

Head shell

Shell

weight

Lead wire

Terminal

Cartridge

Stylus

2 Adjust the overhang.

Fit the included overhang gauge to the head shell. Adjust the overhang and facing of the cartridge and tighten the screws.

•Line the stylus tip up with the end of the gauge.

•The cartridge should be parallel on the shell head.