ST7 vs Luxman PD277
The PD277's wow & flutter is 0.030% against the ST7's 0.040%, its platter weight 1.8 kg (4 lbs) against 1.1 kg (2 lbs), and its drive type Direct against Belt. Both share platter material (Aluminum).
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AnalogTurntablesTonearmsDiscontinued
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$600
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About the ST7
The Harman Kardon ST-7 is a 2-speed (33 and 45 rpm) belt-drive turntable introduced in the mid-1970s, featuring a precision ground belt drive and a brushless DC motor with Hall effect. It is notable for its linear tracking tonearm with zero tracking error, zero vertical and lateral friction, and a low effective tonearm mass of 6 grams. The platter weighs 1.1 kg and the turntable offers low rumble (-68 dB) and wow and flutter of 0.04% (NAB weighted). The design is elegant and minimalist with a brushed aluminum plinth and touch controls, measuring 419 x 157 x 413 mm and weighing 10 kg. It includes features such as an end-of-record lift function and a recessed stroboscope for speed adjustment. The ST-7 is praised for its smooth, clean sound and impressive stereo soundstage, though it is mechanically complex and requires careful maintenance and adjustment. It was manufactured around 1975-1976 and is no longer in production.
Specifications
Turntable
Turntable mechanics and performance
- Speeds
- 33⅓, 45 RPM
- Drive Type
- belt
- Platter Material
- aluminum
- Platter Weight
- 1.1 kg
- Wow & Flutter
- 0.040%
- Built-in Phono Stage
- No
Tonearm
Tonearm specifications
- Effective Mass
- 6 g
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 419 × 157 × 413 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 10 kg (22 lbs)
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