Sansui P-L40
A fully-automatic direct-drive turntable with linear tracking, built to play 33 and 45rpm records.
Overview
The Sansui P-L40 is a fully-automatic direct-drive turntable with a linear tracking tonearm. It plays both 33 and 45rpm records and has sensors that detect record size on the platter. It ships with a factory-installed Sansui SV-S505 cartridge and SN-505 stylus. It belongs to the PL series of turntables Sansui produced.
Specifications
| Type | direct drive |
| Speeds | 33 and 45rpm |
| Cartridge (original) | Sansui SV-S505 |
| Stylus (original) | Sansui SN-505 |
Design
The P-L40 has a linear tracking tonearm and fully automatic operation, including record size detection through sensors on the platter. The linear design minimizes tracking error. Playback starts and the arm returns without anyone touching it.
Market
Recent asking prices for working and non-working units run from $35 to $99, with one listing at $100 in April 2024. Two problems come up a lot. The unit misreads record size, such as taking an LP for a 7" single. Or the linear tracking tonearm fails to return after playback. Replacement belts are available for maintenance, and units are sometimes sold for parts.
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