PD277 vs Sony PS-X7
The PS-X7's wow & flutter is 0.025% against the PD277's 0.030%, its platter weight 1.6 kg (4 lbs) against 1.8 kg (4 lbs), and its effective length 216.5 mm against 240 mm. Both share drive type (Direct).
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The Luxman PD-277, produced from 1976 to 1982, is a high-quality automatic direct-drive turntable from Japan's Studio Standard Series. It employs a brushless and slotless DC servo motor for precise rotation at 33 and 45 rpm, with pitch control of ±4%. Key features include fully automatic tonearm operation via a dedicated sub-motor, mirror reflex stroboscope for speed accuracy, and a statically balanced straight aluminum tonearm. Designed for cartridges of 4-11g, it supports manual or auto modes, repeat play, and size selection for 7/10/12-inch records. Renowned for its smooth operation, low wow & flutter (<0.03% WRMS), and excellent signal-to-noise ratio (>60dB), it remains a sought-after vintage piece. Current used market prices range from $350-$700 USD depending on condition.
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The PS-X7's wow & flutter is 0.025% against the PD277's 0.030%, its platter weight 1.6 kg (4 lbs) against 1.8 kg (4 lbs), and its effective length 216.5 mm against 240 mm. Both share drive type (Direct).
The QL-Y5F's wow & flutter is 0.025% against the PD277's 0.030%, its platter weight 1.5 kg (3 lbs) against 1.8 kg (4 lbs), and its effective length 245 mm against 240 mm. Both share drive type (Direct).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The QL-F6's wow & flutter is 0.025% against the PD277's 0.030%, its platter weight 2 kg (4 lbs) against 1.8 kg (4 lbs), and its effective length 233 mm against 240 mm. Both share drive type (Direct).
The SL-50C's wow & flutter is 0.025% against the PD277's 0.030%, its signal-to-noise 70 dB against 60 dB, its platter weight 1.26 kg (3 lbs) against 1.8 kg (4 lbs), and its effective length 230 mm against 240 mm.
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