LUXMAN PD-151 MARK II

Optional dust cover Not supplied. € 890,00

The PD-151 MARK II inherits the excellent performance and functional beauty of its predecessor, but with significant improvements, including the new high-sensitivity tonearm, the LTA-309, developed by LUXMAN. This static balanced tonearm is equipped with knife edge bearing technology, developed by the Japanese brand SAEC, with over 40 years of experience. The tonearm's base is made of machined aluminum, minimizing the contact area and reducing unwanted vibrations while maintaining the necessary rigidity for high-quality playback. The S-shaped arm supports phono cartridges with an H4 bayonet mount, such as the LUXMAN LMC-5.

A crucial aspect for ensuring the integrity of musical pitch is the stability of the platter’s rotation. To achieve this, LUXMAN engineers developed a sine wave/PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) power supply, providing ultra-stable direct current to the brushless DC motor. This low-speed, high-torque motor is designed to minimize acoustic noise, using low-noise bearings and internal construction. The speed control system, through the Proportional-Integral-Differential (PID) feedback loop, ensures precise speed regulation for 33, 45, and 78 RPM, with manual pitch adjustment available up to ±6%.

The platter of the PD-151 MARK II is made from precision-machined solid aluminum, finished with a diamond cut to ensure a perfect surface. Weighing 4 kg and with a high moment of inertia (0.219t·cm²), the platter acts as a flywheel to ensure smooth and stable rotation. The platter is supported by a rigid 16 mm stainless steel spindle, with a bearing structure combining a thrust bearing lubricated with PEEK material and a brass radial bearing filled with organic molybdenum oil, ensuring excellent lubrication under high load.

The external design of the PD-151 MARK II follows the appreciated aesthetics of the previous model, with a 10 mm thick aluminum top panel with a fine hairline finish and a matte black lower housing. The functional layout has been simplified, with the main operational controls, such as the power switch, speed selector, and indicators, all integrated into the front panel.

The PD-151 MARK II supports three rotation speeds: 33 1/3, 45, and 78 RPM, with separate systems for each speed, allowing precise adjustments while observing the speed deviation indicator (LED). To prevent interference with the audio signal, the motor and power transformer are mounted with special damping rubber to minimize vibrations. Additionally, the acoustic isolation system uses vibration-damping rubber feet, preventing the transmission of external vibrations and optimizing tracking of the minute grooves of the vinyl.

Technical Specifications:

• Drive system: Belt drive system
• Motor: Brushless DC motor with PID control
• Material: Machined aluminum, Surface finish: Diamond cut
• Rotation speed: 33 1/3 rpm, 45 rpm, 78 rpm (3 selectable speeds)
• Rotation speed adjustment range: ±6% (each speed independently adjustable)
• Wow and flutter: 0.04% or less (W.R.M.S.)
• Weight: 4.0 kg (Platter)

Tonearm Section:

• Type: Static balanced, S-shaped, universal type
• Bearing: Concealed knife edge
• Effective length: 222.5 mm
• Overhang: 18 mm
• Tracking error angle: ±3° or less
• Applicable cartridge weight: 4 to 10 g (including headshell 17 to 23 g)
• Adjustable height range: 15 mm
• Anti-skating: 0 to 4 g

Main Unit:

• Dimensions: 465 (W) × 133 (H to top surface of platter) × 393 (D) mm
• Net weight: 15.8 kg