QL-A2 vs Sony PS-150
The PS-150's wow & flutter is 0.030% against the QL-A2's 0.025%, its output 5.0 mV against 2.5 mV, its platter weight 4.4 kg (10 lbs) against 0.312 kg (1 lbs), and its tracking force 2.5 g against 1.5 g.
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The JVC QL-A2 is a semi-automatic direct-drive turntable manufactured by JVC between 1978 and 1981 in Japan. It features quartz speed control for superior precision, a coreless DC servo motor, and a die-cast aluminum alloy platter of 312 mm diameter. The turntable supports 33 1/3 and 45 rpm speeds with electric speed change and a start time under 1.4 seconds. It offers a wow and flutter of less than 0.025% WRMS and a signal-to-noise ratio greater than 72 dB, ensuring stable and faithful playback. The tonearm is statically balanced with an S-shaped tube, effective length of 220 mm, and includes an anti-skating device and oil-damped linkage. The included MD-1029 dual magnet cartridge outputs 2.5 mV with a frequency response of 10 Hz to 25 kHz. The QL-A2 is known for its solid build, functional simplicity, and reliable performance, making it a strong entry-level or secondary turntable even decades after production ended.
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The PS-150's wow & flutter is 0.030% against the QL-A2's 0.025%, its output 5.0 mV against 2.5 mV, its platter weight 4.4 kg (10 lbs) against 0.312 kg (1 lbs), and its tracking force 2.5 g against 1.5 g.
The DP-35F's wow & flutter is 0.012% against the QL-A2's 0.025% and its tracking force 1.8 g against 1.5 g. Both share effective length (220 mm) and drive type (Direct).
The QL-F6's output is 3.0 mV against the QL-A2's 2.5 mV, its tracking force 1.8 g against 1.5 g, and its platter weight 2 kg (4 lbs) against 0.312 kg (1 lbs). Both share wow & flutter (0.025%).
The PL-L50's effective length is 230 mm against the QL-A2's 220 mm. Both share wow & flutter (0.025%), drive type (Direct), and platter material (Aluminum).
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