Audio Database

FF-253
Commentary

This is the first record player of the Technics brand that uses a linear tracking system.

Linear tracking arm is used for the arm part.
In the linear tracking system, since the arm is always tangent to the sound groove of the record, tracking error can be eliminated by tracing the sound groove under exactly the same conditions as the cutting of the record. In addition, since the arm is a linear type with no offset angle, there is no inside force that is harmful to the reproduction of the record.

An arm drive device using mechanical servo is adopted, and no lateral pressure is applied to the needle tip, making it possible to use a light needle pressure high compliance cartridge of only 0.5g.

A belt drive system using a polyurethane belt is used for the turntable part, and an 8-pole hysteresis synchronous motor is used for the blind motor.

A special lightweight shell is used for the head shell. This shell has a built-in device for adjusting the height and height of the cartridge. When replacing the cartridge, only the needle pressure needs to be adjusted and the height and position of the arm do not need to be changed.
In addition, various cartridges can be used with the connector and cartridge mounting dimensions using international standard 4-pin socket and mounting screw with 12.7 mm interval.

Equipped with a record lifter, records can be automatically lifted and stopped from the turntable by operating the lifter lever even when the turntable is rotating.

The case was sold separately as an option.

Model Rating
Type Linear tracking record player
Drive system Belt drive system
Drive motor 8-pole condenser type hysteresis synchronous motor
Number of revolutions 33 1/3, 45 rpm
Uneven rotation Not more than 0.05%
Signal-to-noise ratio 47 dB or more
Turntable 30 cm aluminum die-cast, 1.5 kg
(With Record Lifter)
Tone arm Linear tracking arm
Shell International standard Lightweight shell with 4-pin connector
Needle pressure adjustment range 0 ~ 5g
Cartridge Replaceable Type (Sold Separately)
Inside force None
Tracking error None
Pwer 100 VAC, 50Hz/60Hz
Power consumption 15W(50Hz)
14W(60Hz)
External dimensions Panel : W 450x H 160x D 370 mm
Weight 8.5kg
Sold Separately Player Case FP-001 (¥ 8,500)