Sansui SR 333 (1978–1980)
A direct-drive manual turntable made in Japan during the height of the country's high-fidelity audio era.
Overview
The Sansui SR-333 is a two-speed, direct-drive manual turntable built in Japan from 1978 to 1980. It was designed for high rotational accuracy and system stability at a reasonable cost. Sansui marketed it as a "D. D. Player." The platter is die-cast aluminum alloy. It was positioned as a dependable, high-performance option for audiophiles who wanted precision in a compact form. It comes in black and includes an MM-type cartridge (SV-44) as standard.
Specifications
| Type | Two-speed, direct-drive manual turntable |
| Drive system | Electronically controlled direct drive |
| Motor | 20 pole, 30 slot DC brushless servo motor |
| Turntable | 318 mm Diameter Aluminum Alloy Die-cast |
| Wow and flutter | 0.035% or less (WRMS) |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | 55 dB or More (JIS) 60dB(IEC-B) |
| Speed adjustment | ± 3.5% |
| Effective arm length | 220mm |
| Overhang | 17.5mm |
| Cartridge Section Type | MM Type (SV-44) |
| Frequency characteristic | 10 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Output voltage | 3mV |
| Proper needle pressure | 2 ~ 2.5g |
| External dimensions | 460 x 153 x 373 mm (WxHxD) |
| Weight | 8.2kg (conflicting report: 7.8kg) |
Context
The SR-333 came out during Japan's 'Golden Era' of high-fidelity audio equipment, when turntable engineering was changing fast. Sansui designed it with improved rotational accuracy and stability, aiming for high-end performance at a sensible cost. The research on hand doesn't explicitly link it to higher-end models like the SR-929 or SR-838.
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