Luxman PD-191A Turntable Succeeds The PD-171
Luxman announces the new belt-driven flagship PD-191A turntable, combining premium components and technologies.
The PD-191A replaces Luxman's PD-171 as the Japanese company's flagship belt-driven turntable.
Luxman's PD-191A features a 35mm-thick aluminium platter, which weighs in at a rather substantial 5.2kg. The diamond-cut platter promises "smooth and confident rotation". Furthermore, the deck uses heat and wear-resistant materials, including an engineered plastic thrust bearing to support the platter.
Powering the platter is a new, high-precision DC motor that Luxman says "achieves constant and accurate rotation control under various demands". This is partnered with a reference clock for speed correction. We are told that the new motor is designed to work alongside high-mass platters and at precise speeds while ensuring a consistent, smooth sound.
The turntable offers 33 1/3, 45 and 78 rpm playing speeds, selectable via a dial on the plinth, while three further pitch controls alongside a reflected LED stroboscope enable fine-tuning.
The PD-191A's LTA-710 static balanced tonearm is fully adjustable and sports a "concealed vertical knife-edge" bearing technology for enhanced movement sensitivity and reduced tracking errors. The LTA-710 has a quoted 256mm effective length.
Naturally, you can also install third-party tonearms with 9-inch and 10-inch models happily supported. However, 12 inchers are accommodated via an external arm base, which is a cost option.
The rather attractive base sees a rosewood-stained natural wood treated with a glossy finish that looks classily high-end against the aluminium platter and plinth. UK customers get a 4mm thick acrylic dust cover as part of the 191A bundle. This appears to be a cost option for those buying this lovely Luxman elsewhere.
The Luxman PD-191A turntable is available now for £11,000, which includes the headshell, tonearm and that dust cover. Luxman recommends its LMC-5 moving coil cartridge, which can be had for an additional £1,500 (a saving of £500 if bought separately).
Visit Luxman for more information
Jay Garrett
StereoNET’s resident rock star, bass player, and gadget junkie. Jay heads up StereoNET as Editor for the United Kingdom and Europe regions. His passion for gadgets and Hi-Fi is second only to being a touring musician.
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