701 vs JVC QL-F6
The QL-F6's wow & flutter is 0.025% against the 701's 0.030%, its platter weight 2 kg (4 lbs) against 2.9 kg (6 lbs), and its weight 11 kg (24 lbs) against 2.9 kg (6 lbs). Both share drive type (Direct).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$350
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About the 701
The Dual 701 is a direct drive turntable that was produced from 1973 to 1976. It is renowned for being one of the quietest turntables ever made, thanks to its ultra-low speed DC motor with Hall-effect feedback control and a regulated power supply. The turntable features a non-magnetic, dynamically balanced platter weighing 2.9 kg, which ensures excellent synchronization. It supports speeds of 33.33 and 45 rpm, with electronic adjustment and a pitch control allowing for a 10% adjustment. The tonearm is torsionally rigid and uses a low-friction four-point gimbal suspension, along with two mechanical anti-resonance filters. The Dual 701 is praised for its authoritative and dynamic sound, with a robust tone and thick low-end.
Specifications
Turntable
Turntable mechanics and performance
- Speeds
- 33⅓, 45 RPM
- Drive Type
- direct
- Platter Weight
- 2.9 kg
- Wow & Flutter
- 0.030%
- Built-in Phono Stage
- No
Tonearm
Tonearm specifications
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Weight
- 2.9 kg (6 lbs)
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