JVC QY-5F Fully Automatic Analog Superstar

The JVC QL-Y5F is a vintage direct-drive turntable from the early 1980s, known for its advanced features for its time, notably its "Electro-Dynamic" (ED) controlled tonearm. These were the answer to Denon's Servo Controlled arms of the same period

• ED (Electro-Dynamic) Tonearm: Unlike typical tonearms that rely solely on mechanical counterweights for tracking force and anti-skate, the ED tonearm uses electromagnetic servos to dynamically control the arm's movement. This allows the turntable to maintain ideal tracking geometry, especially when encountering warped records.

• Double-Servo Quartz-Locked Direct Drive Motor: This motor provides stable and quiet speed control for the platter, which was a top-tier feature for turntables of that era.
• Fully Automatic Operation: The
  QL-Y5F features a full-auto system for effortless queuing and playback. 
  
  
• High-End Performance: When properly maintained and paired with a high-quality stylus, the QL-Y5F is known to produce exceptional sound quality that can compete with many of the "better" tables of their time.

Specs:

Motor: coreless, DC type, FG servomotor

Drive system: direct drive

Speeds: 33 and 45rpm

Wow and flutter: 0.025% WRMS

Signal to noise ratio: more than 78dB

Platter: 310mm

Tonearm: Dynamic balance electronic servo controlled

Effective length: 245mm

Overhang: 15mm

Weight range: 14.5 to 24g (inc headshell)

Headshell weight: 11g

Height range: 42 to 48mm

So this JVC fully automatic 80's table is an analog showstopper... it's been fully serviced and all functions perform flawlessly. Comes complete with a same era Stanton MM cart for plug and play readiness. Beautiful real rosewood veneer highly polished by JVC to a keen shine. Really a wonderful time capsule component.

Demos are always encouraged here at the Andover shop or, buy with confidence via this site.

JVC QL-Y5F Fully Automatic Turntable with Stanton MM Cart: $649.00 plus shipping and sales tax when warranted