Luxman PD-555 Limited

Data

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

• 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:
  • 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

• 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

• External link: Hifi Studio website: [1]

Links

• External Link: "The Vintage Knob" website: [2]