Sony PS-X500 Quartz-Locked Direct-Drive Turntable (1981)
The Sony PS-X500 is a precision-engineered, direct drive turntable designed for outstanding speed accuracy and smooth, stable playback. This turntable delivers audiophile-grade sound with fully electronic tonearm control and excellent isolation. The Biotracer tonearm uses servo feedback to maintain perfect tracking pressure and anti-skate balance, minimizing distortion and record wear. Built during Sony’s peak hi-fi years, this model features the advanced Biotracer tonearm system and a quartz-locked motor for superior performance and sound consistency.
CONDITION
SPENCERTIFIED- Fully certified by Spencer
Refurbished and SPENCERTIFIED
Tested and fully operational. The turntable powers on and spins correctly at both 33 and 45 RPM speeds, maintaining stable and accurate rotation. The tonearm lifts, cues, and tracks smoothly, and both automatic start and return functions operate as intended. Playback is clear with no distortion or skipping, and all controls respond properly.
Cosmetic Condition: Good. (rear dust cover hinge is broken)
Functional Condition: Works Like New.
WHAT'S IN THE BOX?
- Sony PS-X500 Quartz-Locked Direct-Drive Turntable (1981)
- Dust Cover
- Audio Cables
Other information about the Sony PS-X500
- Motor: linear BSL (brushless and slotless) motor
- Drive system: direct drive
- Control system: quartz lock control, magnedisc servo control system
- Speeds: 33 and 45rpm
- Wow and flutter: 0.025% wrms
- Signal to noise ratio: 78dB
- Tonearm: electronic type, straight arm tube
- Effective length: 216.5mm
- Overhang: 16.5mm
- Cartridge weight range: 7.5 to 12.5g, 12 to 17g (with extra weight)
- Platter: 320mm aluminum alloy diecast
DIMENSION
- Width: 17.1 inches
- Height: 6.5 inches
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Depth: 14.6 inches
- Weight: 20 lbs
MANUFACTURER
- Made in Japan
- MFD: 1981
