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DP-55M
Commentary

A record player corresponding to the manual machine of DP-55L.

It has built-in bi-directional servo that quickly responds to both increasing and decreasing speed changes and smooth electronic brake.
An AC servo motor is used as the drive motor.

An S-shaped tone arm is used for the tone arm.
In addition, the use of 60 mm thick large arm board reduces howling.

The cabinet has a wood grain finish.

Model Rating
Type Player system
Phono Motor Section
Drive system Bidirectional servo direct drive
Motor AC servo motor
Speed control Speed servo and phase servo by frequency detection
Number of revolutions 33 1/3, 45 rpm
Wow and flutter 0.015% W. rms or less (DENON measurement method)
0.002% W. rms or Less (JIS Measurement Method)
Rotational speed deviation 0.002% or less
Speed switching mechanism Soft Touch Push Button Type (Self-illumination Type)
Signal-to-noise ratio 78 dB or more (DIN-B)
Startup time Within 1.5 Seconds (33 1/3rpm)
Load characteristic 0% (Needle Pressure 100g Outer Circumference)
Voltage characteristic 0% for 90 ~ 110 V
Turntable Aluminum Die Cast 30 cm
Moment of inertia 200 kg / cm2(including turntable seats)
Arm Section
Type Static Balance S-Shaped / Universal with Damping
With Oil Dump Type Manual Lifter
Effective length 244mm
Overhang 14mm
Tracking error 2.5 degrees or less
Needle pressure control 1 Rotation 2.5g (1 Scale 0.1g)
Applicable Cartridge Dead Weight Approximately 15 ~ 19g (Including Shell, etc.)
Shell 9g (Equivalent to PCL-4)
Arm Height Adjustable Range Approx. 5 mm
Output code Low capacity cord, approx. 1.2m
Attachment mechanism Anti-skating mechanism
<General>
Cabinet Karin Nakagawa wood-grain finish 20 mm thick high density particle board
Pwer 100 VAC, 50Hz/60Hz
Power consumption 11W
External dimensions Width 485x Height 165x Depth 400 mm
Weight 11.5kg