PS-LX430 vs NAD 5120
The 5120's wow & flutter is 0.040% against the PS-LX430's 0.045% and its effective length 278 mm against 216.5 mm. Both share effective mass (6 g) and drive type (Belt).
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About the PS-LX430
The Sony PS-LX430, manufactured in 1986 in Japan, is a fully-automatic stereo turntable system featuring a 300mm aluminum alloy diecast platter and a DC servo motor with belt drive. It supports 33 and 45 rpm speeds with a wow and flutter of 0.045% WRMS and a signal-to-noise ratio of 70dB. The turntable includes an automatic system with lead-in, return, reject, repeat, and record size selection functions. It has a high elasticity gel insulator suspension system and a statically balanced tonearm with a pivot to stylus length of 216.5mm. The usable cartridge is a plug-in type, 6g Sony VL-45G. Dimensions are 430 x 100 x 360 mm, and it weighs 3.5 kg. The unit is known for its reliability and vintage quality, often refurbished with replaced belts and realigned arms for optimal sound production. It requires connection to a phono input on an amplifier for proper audio output.
Specifications
Turntable
Turntable mechanics and performance
- Speeds
- 33⅓, 45 RPM
- Drive Type
- belt
- Platter Material
- aluminum
- Wow & Flutter
- 0.045%
- Built-in Phono Stage
- No
Tonearm
Tonearm specifications
- Effective Length
- 216.5 mm
- Effective Mass
- 6 g
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 430 × 100 × 360 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 3.5 kg (8 lbs)
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