Luxman PD-370 vacuum

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msartori
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Luxman PD-370 vacuum

Post: # 63325Unread post msartori
Sun Sep 10, 2023 5:45 pm

I wonder if this turntable could be better than the 1200 for the VR. Do you know it?
The vacuum feature is interesting...

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Re: Luxman PD-370 vacuum

Post: # 63327Unread post tragwag
Mon Sep 11, 2023 2:24 pm

didn't see any torque specs in the manual, but yeah the vacuum looks awesome!
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Re: Luxman PD-370 vacuum

Post: # 63332Unread post farmersplow
Tue Sep 12, 2023 5:37 am

I also played with the idea of using this drive for a while. But on closer investigation I found out that the vaccuum system is quite susceptible and regular maintenance and also a replacement of the seals (for older devices) is necessary. The drive has wow and flutter: < 0.03 (WRMS). I could not find drive torque either. But looking at the motor and its dimensions indicates quite low torque. (But the tonearm is from Micro Seiki and very good.)
A contribution for example: https://forums.stevehoffman.tv/threads/luxman-pd-370-rubbing-sound.946399/

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