Direct Drive Auto Return Turntable A-3078

Dick Smith Electronics, Pty. Ltd.; North Ryde, NSW 2113 Australia.

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  • Year
  • 1980 ?
  • Category
  • Sound/Video Recorder and/or Player
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 353850

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • Semiconductors present.
  • Semiconductors
  • Main principle
  • Audio-Amplification
  • Wave bands
  • - without
  • Details
  • Record Player (not changer)
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 50/60 Hz, 220-240 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • - For headphones or amp.
  • Material
  • Various materials
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Direct Drive Auto Return Turntable A-3078 - Dick Smith Electronics, Pty.
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel, low profile (big size).
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 443 x 145 x 346 mm / 17.4 x 5.7 x 13.6 inch
  • Notes

  • THE BARGAIN OF THE CENTURY!!! A DIRECT DRIVE TURNTABLE, INC. CARTRIDGE, UNDER $200!!

    Check out the features: and the value!

    • Heavy-duty diecast platter with strobe
    • Brushless DC servo motor with pitch control
    • Semi-automatic operation
    • Housed In a magnificent wooden plinth with a clear cover
    • Complete with Shure magnetic cartridge.
    • $199

    Specifications:

    • Drive System: Direct Drive
    • Motor: DC Servo
    • Speed System: All electric control with strobe timing device, 2 speed (33-1.3, 45)
    • Pitch Control Range: +/- 3%
    • Wow-flutter: Less than 0.03% (DIN)
    • S/N Ratio: More than 65 dB (J.I.S.) 75dB (DIN 45539B)
    • Turntable platter: 12-5/32 inch solid die-cast aluminium alloy type (1.45 Kg)
    • Tone Arm: S-shaped static balance type E.I.A. plug-in connector, direct-reading stylus pressure
    • Effective arm length: 222mm (8 1/4 inch)
    • Over-hang: 15 ~ 15.5mm (5/8 inch)
    • Tracking error: +3.5, -1.0 degree
    • Usable cartridge weight: 4 gm (Min) to 10 gm (Max)
    • Recommended stylus pressure: 1.5 - 3 gm
    • Special Mechanism: Auto return system, Oil damped cuing operation, Spring type anti-skating device, Anti-vibration rubber base, Anti-vibration venner-core cabinet.
    • Plastic dust cover: Dust cover with semi-free stop hinge
    • Supplied accessories: EP adaptor, Head-shell. Main-weight, Screwdriver.
    • Power Requirements: AC 220V ~ 240V/50/60Hz
    • Power consumption: 5 VA
  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 7 kg / 15 lb 6.7 oz (15.419 lb)
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 199.00 AUS £
  • Mentioned in
  • -- Original prospect or advert (Electronics Today International Aug 1980, Page 25.)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Keith Ellison. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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