PHILIPS AF977

Commentary

Project Seven Series record player.

A belt drive system is adopted as the drive system.
In addition, a direct control system by quartz PLL is adopted.

Straight arm is used as a tone arm.

Equipped with GP401II which is a MM type cartridge.

Chassis independent suspension system is adopted for the cabinet.
The structure is independently suspended by beryllium alloy leaf spring and butyl rubber with excellent damping characteristics, and maintains high howling margin and high S/N ratio.

Uses a direct-reading needle pressure gauge.

Full-touch control by electronic circuit is adopted for the operation part.

Rotational accuracy is digitally displayed.

Equipped with an easy-to-see anti-skating mechanism.

Model Rating

Type	Record player
Drive system	Quartz PLL system, direct control, belt drive system
Turntable	31 cm die-cast aluminum
Uneven rotation	0.025% or less (WRMS) 0.05% or Less (DIN)
Signal-to-noise ratio	73dB(DIN)
Tone arm	Straight pipe type
Cartridge	MM Type (GP401II)
External dimensions	Width 420x Height 141x Depth 348 mm
Weight	6.0kg
Sold Separately	Dedicated Universal Head Shell (¥ 2,800)