Revox B795 (1979–mid-1980s)
A quartz-locked direct-drive turntable with servo-controlled linear tracking, built from 1979 through the mid-1980s.
Overview
The Revox B795 is a high-end turntable made by Studer ReVox of Switzerland. It was built from 1979 through the mid-1980s and features a quartz-locked direct-drive motor system mounted in a heavy plinth. Designed as a precision analog playback system, it uses a servo-controlled, linear tracking tonearm—described in documentation as a "CLASSIC PARALLEL TRACKER"—to eliminate tracking error. The ultra-short "linetrack" tonearm is 4 cm long and weighs only 40g, contributing to its exacting performance. Operation is semi-automatic, with solid-state logic enabling one-finger control. The B795 supports 33 and 45rpm playback and was noted for exceptional speed stability and low mechanical noise.
Specifications
| Drive | Direct Drive |
| Drive | Quartz-controlled direct drive |
| Tonearm Type | Tangential tracking |
| Tonearm Type | Linear tracking tonearm |
| Tonearm Type | Servo-controlled, linear tracking tonearm |
| Tonearm length | 4 cm |
| Tonearm weight | 40g |
| Speeds | 33 and 45rpm |
| Speed stability | ±0.01% |
| Wow and flutter | Better than 0.05% |
| Rumble | -70 dB (weighted) |
| Platter | 313mm diameter, 2.1kg |
| Operation | Semi-automatic |
Design
The Revox B795 turntable consists of a Quartz-locked direct-drive motor unit in a heavy plinth, designed to minimize vibration and ensure rotational stability. The tonearm is a tangential, servo-controlled linear tracking system with an ultra-short 4 cm arm weighing just 40g, engineered for precise groove alignment without angular error.
Market
The Revox B795 had an original retail price of $2,299. As of recent listings, units are available for prices such as $549, with restored examples listed at $8,980. A known failure mode involves electrical issues, as noted in a forum report of a unit emitting sizzle and smoke.
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