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| − | ''' | + | '''General''' |
| − | * | + | * Manufacturer: [[Luxman]] |
| − | * | + | * Model: PD-555 Limited Special Edition (only 55 units built) |
| − | + | Type: Belt-driven turntable PD-555 with vacuum suction system, separate vacuum pump VS555, without tone arms | |
| − | * | + | * Year of manufacture: 1982 |
| − | * | + | * Made in: Japan |
| − | * | + | * Color: champagne/black, rosewood sides |
| − | * | + | * Power consumption: 20W (PD555), 70W (VS555) |
| − | * | + | * Dimensions: (WxDxH) 664 x 392 x 175mm (PD555), 102 x 512 x 154mm (VS555). |
| − | * | + | * Weight: 26,5kg (PD555), 7,0kg (VS555) |
| − | * | + | * Original price PD555 + VS555 approx.: 8'000 DM |
| − | * Optional: | + | * Optional: tonearm carrier for 9 or 12 inch tonearms, each 2000 - 3000 Yen, about 50 - 80 DM |
| − | ''' | + | '''Connections''' |
| − | * | + | * Outputs: without, separate tonearms |
| − | * | + | * Inputs: - |
| − | ''' | + | '''Technical data''' |
| − | * | + | * Drive: Belt drive |
| − | * Motor: | + | * Motor: Brushless, DC-Servo |
| − | * | + | * Speed: 33 1/3 / 45 / 78 rpm. |
| − | * | + | * Synchronization fluctuations: < 0.03%. |
| − | * | + | * Rumble noise ratio: < 72dB |
| − | * | + | * Turntable: Injection moulded aluminium, 8.5 kg, moment of inertia 1.2t/cm2 |
| − | * | + | * Start-up time: < 4 seconds (33 1/3 revolutions) |
| − | * | + | * Stop time: < 18 seconds (33 1/3 revolutions) |
| − | * Pitch: ± 2,5% ( | + | * Pitch: ± 2,5% (each speed separately adjustable) |
| − | * | + | * Tonearm: without, prepared for 2 tonearms, exchangeable, tonearm base plates optional |
| − | * | + | * Pickup: without |
| − | ''' | + | '''Special Features''' |
| − | * | + | * External vacuum pump VS555, buttons on turntable for vacuum on/off, function on/off |
| − | * | + | * Built-in stroboscope, quartz oscillator controlled |
| − | * | + | * Acrylic cover 4mm thick, infinitely adjustable |
| − | * | + | * Two tone arms can be mounted on the chassis, either 9 or 12 inch |
| − | * | + | * Feet height adjustable up to 10mm |
| − | == | + | == Remarks == |
| − | * | + | * The Luxman PD-555 Limited turntable was built by Luxman on the occasion of the 55th anniversary of the company exactly 55 times. It differs from the normal PD-555 as follows: |
| − | + | ** The turntable is champagne coloured instead of silver. | |
| − | + | ** Left of the power switch is engraved: "One of 55 units Limited Special Edition in commemoration of our 55th Anniversary. Lux Corporation" | |
| − | ** | + | ** On the vacuum pump VS-555 is printed in gold: "55th Anniversary Special Edition". |
| − | ** | + | ** Each first owner also received a 2 kilogram personalized metal/glass plaque. See image below for text. |
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| − | * Luxman PD- | + | * Other models in the same series: |
| − | [[ | + | ** [[Luxman PD-441]] |
| + | ** [[Luxman PD-444]] | ||
| + | ** [[Luxman PD-555]] | ||
| + | ** [[Luxman PD-555 Limited]] | ||
| − | == | + | == Pictures == |
| − | * | + | * Image: Luxman PD-555 Limited Special Edition front with [[SME 3012-RG]] Tonearm |
| + | [[File:Luxman PD555-LSE-Urkunde-3.jpg]] | ||
| − | * | + | |
| + | * Luxman PD-555 Limited Special Edition engraved with "One of 55 units Limited Special Edition in commemoration of our 55th Anniversary. Lux Corporation" | ||
| + | [[File:Luxman PD555-LSE-5.jpg]] | ||
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| + | * Luxman PD-555 Limited Special Edition VS-555 vacuum pump with "55th Anniversary Special Edition" lettering. | ||
| + | [[File:Luxman PD555-LSE-8.jpg]] | ||
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| + | * Luxman PD-555 Limited Special Edition owner's certificate with "55th Anniversary Special Edition" lettering. The personalized brass plate is also engraved with the first owner's name. | ||
| + | [[File:Luxman PD555-LSE-Urkunde-3.jpg]] | ||
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| + | == Reviews == | ||
| + | * External link: [[Hifi Studio]] website: [https://web.archive.org/web/20140127161852/http://www.hifi-studio.de/hifi-klassiker/luxman/Luxman_PD-555/Luxman_PD-555.htm] | ||
== Links == | == Links == | ||
| − | * | + | * External Link: "The Vintage Knob" website: [http://www.thevintageknob.org/luxman-PD555.html] |
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| − | [[ | + | [[Category:Turntables]] |
Latest revision as of 03:38, 30 January 2019
Data[edit]
General
- Manufacturer: Luxman
- Model: PD-555 Limited Special Edition (only 55 units built)
Type: Belt-driven turntable PD-555 with vacuum suction system, separate vacuum pump VS555, without tone arms
- Year of manufacture: 1982
- Made in: Japan
- Color: champagne/black, rosewood sides
- Power consumption: 20W (PD555), 70W (VS555)
- Dimensions: (WxDxH) 664 x 392 x 175mm (PD555), 102 x 512 x 154mm (VS555).
- Weight: 26,5kg (PD555), 7,0kg (VS555)
- Original price PD555 + VS555 approx.: 8'000 DM
- Optional: tonearm carrier for 9 or 12 inch tonearms, each 2000 - 3000 Yen, about 50 - 80 DM
Connections
- Outputs: without, separate tonearms
- Inputs: -
Technical data
- Drive: Belt drive
- Motor: Brushless, DC-Servo
- Speed: 33 1/3 / 45 / 78 rpm.
- Synchronization fluctuations: < 0.03%.
- Rumble noise ratio: < 72dB
- Turntable: Injection moulded aluminium, 8.5 kg, moment of inertia 1.2t/cm2
- Start-up time: < 4 seconds (33 1/3 revolutions)
- Stop time: < 18 seconds (33 1/3 revolutions)
- Pitch: ± 2,5% (each speed separately adjustable)
- Tonearm: without, prepared for 2 tonearms, exchangeable, tonearm base plates optional
- Pickup: without
Special Features
- External vacuum pump VS555, buttons on turntable for vacuum on/off, function on/off
- Built-in stroboscope, quartz oscillator controlled
- Acrylic cover 4mm thick, infinitely adjustable
- Two tone arms can be mounted on the chassis, either 9 or 12 inch
- Feet height adjustable up to 10mm
Remarks[edit]
- The Luxman PD-555 Limited turntable was built by Luxman on the occasion of the 55th anniversary of the company exactly 55 times. It differs from the normal PD-555 as follows:
- The turntable is champagne coloured instead of silver.
- Left of the power switch is engraved: "One of 55 units Limited Special Edition in commemoration of our 55th Anniversary. Lux Corporation"
- On the vacuum pump VS-555 is printed in gold: "55th Anniversary Special Edition".
- Each first owner also received a 2 kilogram personalized metal/glass plaque. See image below for text.
- Other models in the same series:
Pictures[edit]
- Image: Luxman PD-555 Limited Special Edition front with SME 3012-RG Tonearm
- Luxman PD-555 Limited Special Edition engraved with "One of 55 units Limited Special Edition in commemoration of our 55th Anniversary. Lux Corporation"
- Luxman PD-555 Limited Special Edition VS-555 vacuum pump with "55th Anniversary Special Edition" lettering.
- Luxman PD-555 Limited Special Edition owner's certificate with "55th Anniversary Special Edition" lettering. The personalized brass plate is also engraved with the first owner's name.
Reviews[edit]
- External link: Hifi Studio website: [1]
Links[edit]
- External Link: "The Vintage Knob" website: [2]