Audio Database

Image of the PL-31
Commentary

A stereo record player with a belt drive.

A synchronous motor is used for the motor, and a polyurethane belt is used for the rubber belt.

There was also a player unit PU-31 with only mechanism without cabinet.

Model Rating
Type Record player
Auto mechanism Motor electric auto switch
Tone arm lifting mechanism
Motor 4-pole synchronous type
Turntable 30 cm Diameter Aluminum Alloy Die-cast (Weight 1.2 kg)
Uneven rotation Not more than 0.12%
Signal-to-noise ratio 45 dB or more
Number of revolutions 33 1/3, 45 rpm
Cartridge MM Type (PL-C9)
Needle 0.65 mil diamond needle
Frequency characteristic 15 Hz to 21 kHz ± 2 dB
Channel isolation 30 dB or More (1 kHz)
Output voltage 5 mv (1 kHz, 50mm/s)
Output balance 1 dB or Less (1 kHz, 50mm/s)
DC resistance 500 Ω
Load resistance 50k Ω
Needle tip compliance 12x10-6cm/dyne
Tracking error + / - 1 ゜
Proper needle pressure 2g ~ 3g
Tone arm Light Metal Static Balanced Pipe Arm
Main weight with needle pressure direct reading gauge
Range of variable needle pressure 0 ~ 4g
Exchange needle Diamond needle for stereo PL-N9 (¥ 2,500)
Pwer 100 VAC, 50Hz/60Hz Switching Type
External dimensions PL-31 : Width 460x Height 166x Depth 360 mm
PU-31 : Width 410x Height 150x Depth 315 mm