Name: Sony ps-lx22
Brand: Sony

A compact auto-return turntable system from Sony with integrated MM cartridge and linear motor drive

Overview

The Sony PS-LX22 is an auto player system / turntable released around 1983, priced at ¥25,000. It features a dynamic balance tone arm and an integrated MM-type cartridge (VL-42G), designed for low-mass operation and high compliance to reduce record wear. The system includes convenience features like an auto return mechanism, arm lifter, and a disk centering guide to assist with accurate LP placement. The dust cover was sold separately.

Specifications

Wow and flutter	0.04% WRMS (Rotating System)
Signal-to-noise ratio	72dB(DIN-B)
Tone arm type	Dynamic balance type
Tone arm effective length	216.5mm
Tone arm total length	276mm
Cartridge type	MM Type (VL-42G, Shell Arm Integrated Type)
Cartridge frequency characteristic	20 Hz to 20 kHz
Cartridge output voltage	2.5 mv (1 khz, 5cm/s, 45°)
Needle	0.6 mil-round diamond
Cartridge dead weight	8.0g
Exchange needle	ND-142G (¥3,000)
External dimensions	Width 430 x Height 105 x Depth 355 mm
Weight	3.3kg
Attachments	45 Rotation Adapter, Disk centering guide

Design

The PS-LX22 uses a linear BSL motor in its rotating system and incorporates a low-mass straight tone arm for improved tracking. It is equipped with a highly viscoelastic insulator to prevent howling and features light needle pressure with a high-compliance cartridge. The turntable includes an auto return mechanism and an arm lifter, and the included disk centering guide aids in aligning 30 cm LPs.