Luxman PD 288
A fully automatic direct-drive turntable made in Japan. It has a statically balanced straight tonearm and low wow and flutter.
Overview
It uses a DC servo brushless motor, built for precise speed stability. The tonearm is statically balanced and straight. Signal-to-noise ratio is 75dB DIN-B.
Specifications
| Driving system | Direct drive |
| Motor | DC Servo brushless motor |
| SNR | 60dB IEC-B = 75dB DIN-B |
| Tonearm | Statically balanced straight tonearm |
| Dimensions | 438 x 128 x 350 mm (WxHxD) |
| Weight | 5.4 kg |
| Made in | Japan |
| Color | Silver |
| Original price | Approx. 800 DM without system |
Design
The PD 288 uses a JVC motor with a solid 7mm finely machined rotor. That keeps rotation stable and vibration low.
Market
Used units turn up for sale. One was listed for 1,900 DKK in Denmark in April 2024. Repairs have been documented, including servicing for units that needed maintenance. The tonearm assembly part number is WZ1181. The tonearm differs from the one on the PD 289, so parts don't necessarily swap between the two.
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