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This is a beautiful silver turntable from Sony. The PS-LX5 is a quartz locked direct drive turntable. Meaning it holds true to speed. It has a nice streamline look with the silver plinth and chrome accents. Fitted with a Sony VL-5 cartridge and ND5G stylus. I would say that it flawless but there are some rub marks on the dust cover. SpecificationsDrive system: direct driveControl system: quartz locked, magnedisc control systemPlatter: 310mm aluminium alloy diecastMotor: linear torque brushless and slotlessSpeeds: 33 and 45rpmWow and flutter: 0.025% wrmsSignal to noise ratio: 78dBSpeed deviation: within +-0.003%Automatic system: lead in, return, reject, repeat, record size selectionTonearm: static balancedEffective length: 216.5mmOverhang: 16.5mmCartridge shell weight: 5.2g (PS-LX5), 4.7g (PS-LX5C)Cartridge weight range: 7.4 to 11.7g (10.9 to 15.2g with extra weight)Fitted cartridge: XL-200 (PS-LX5), VL-5 (PS-LX5C)Dimensions: 430 x 105 x 355mmWeight: 6.3kg
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Sony emerged from the ruins of post-World War II Japan, founded on May 7, 1946, by Masaru Ibuka and Akio Morita as Tokyo Tsushin Kogyo K.K. in Tokyo's Nihonbashi district. Starting with radio repairs and Japan's first magnetic tape recorder, the duo secured transistor licensing from Bell Labs, pioneering the TR-55 transistor radio in 1955. Renamed Sony Corporation in 1958—from the Latin "sonus" for sound—the brand symbolized Japan's ascent from cheap imitations to innovative leadership, fueled by Ibuka's engineering prowess and Morita's global marketing vision.
Sony's hi-fi legacy spans headphones, amplifiers, speakers, turntables, and DACs, alongside landmark formats like the Compact Disc in 1982 and Blu-ray. Iconic products include the Walkman for portable audio revolution and Trinitron televisions, blending consumer accessibility with cutting-edge tech. Today, offerings like the Signature Series headphones and ES amplifiers target discerning listeners seeking refined soundstaging and dynamic range.
Positioned as a mid-to-high-end powerhouse, Sony commands respect among knowledgeable buyers for blending mass-market reliability with premium performance, outpacing many pure audiophile brands in innovation and value. Far from vintage relic or niche boutique, it dominates with forward-thinking engineering, holding strong market share in headphones and streaming ecosystems.
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