Audio Database

CP-55A
Commentary

A belt drive type semi-auto player designed for basic performance.

A 4-pole synchronous motor is used for the drive part, and a special urethane belt is used for the belt.
In addition, a 30 cm aluminum die cast with good balance accuracy is used for the turntable.

The tone arm uses a static balance S-shaped pipe arm, and is equipped with an anti-skating system and lateral balancer.

A MM type cartridge is used.

The insulator adopts a shock absorption method.

Uses a removable fleece top type dust cover.

In order to support 4-channel playback, a low-volume connection code with less high-frequency attenuation is adopted.

Needle pressure scale is engraved on the counter weight part so that it can be accurately applied while reading the proper needle pressure.

Head shell can be removed with the international standard 4P connector.

Model Rating
Type Belt drive player
<Turntable portion>
Turntable 30 cm Aluminum Die Cast
Drive system Belt drive
Motor 4-pole synchronous motor
Number of revolutions 33 1/3, 45 rpm
Wow flutter Not more than 0.08%
Signal-to-noise ratio 40 dB or more
Tone Arm Section
Tone arm Static balance S-shaped pipe arm
Effective length 210mm
Overhang 15mm
Tracking error Within ± 1.5 °
Cartridge Section
Cartridge MM Type Cartridge
Frequency characteristic 20 Hz to 25 kHz
Output voltage 3.5mV(1kHz)
Output balance 2.5 dB or Less (1 kHz)
Separation 25dB(1kHz)
Compliance 10x10-6cm/dyne
Proper needle pressure 2.0g
Needle tip 0.6 mil-diamond needle
Exchange needle DN-29ST
Load impedance 50k Ω
<General>
Attachment mechanism Semiautomatic mechanism
Arm lifter
Lateral balancer
Anti-skating system
Power consumption 10W
External dimensions Width 480x Height 190x Depth 400 mm
Weight 8kg