Braun PS 500 (1968–1977)
A four-speed belt-drive turntable designed by Dieter Rams, built for precise, quiet playback with a high-quality tonearm and Shure diamond stylus.
Overview
The Braun PS 500 is a hifi record player produced from 1968 to 1977. It belongs to a series of turntables from Braun that includes the PS 350, PS 358, PS 450, and PS 458. Designed by Dieter Rams, the PS 500 features a unique drive system where a small idler wheel drives a capstan, which in turn powers a belt connected to a sub-platter. When operating correctly, it delivers silent performance with no audible rumble, wow, or flutter. The unit comes equipped with a Shure N75-3 (Type 3, green-marked) diamond stylus and is noted for its very good tonearm and neutral sound character.
Specifications
| Product type | hifi record player, turntable, R-Player |
| Production years | 1968–1977 |
| Speed capabilities | Four Speed Belt-Drive Turntable System |
| Included stylus | Diamond with type designation Shure N75-3 (Type 3 - colour marking: green) |
Design
The Braun PS 500 was designed by Dieter Rams. Its drive system uses a small idler wheel that drives a capstan, which then powers a belt around a sub-platter. The turntable is equipped with a very good tonearm and ships with a Shure N75-3 (Type 3, green) diamond stylus.
Market
The Braun PS 500 has appeared on the used market with local listings around $200. A known issue is the turntable running too fast, though service information is available online at hifi-archiv.info. While a service manual is referenced for download, some users suspect a formal repair manual may not exist.
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