Luxman PD-555 Limited specifications

Brand : Luxman

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manufacturer: Luxman
model: PD-555 Limited Special Edition (only 55 built)
type: belt driven turntable PD-555 with vacuum suction system, a separate vacuum pump VS555, with no arms
year: 1982
Made in Japan
color: champagne/black, rosewood side panels
power consumption: 20W (PD555), 70W (VS555)
dimensions: (WxDxH) 664 x 392 x 175mm (PD555), 102 x 512 x 154mm (VS555)
weight: 26.5 kg (PD555), 7.0 kg (VS555)
original price PD555 + VS555 approx.: 8'000 DM
Optional: arm carrier for 9 or 12 inch tonearms, 2000 - 3000 Yen, about 50 - 80 DM

drive: Belt drive
Motor: brushless, DC Servo
speed: 33 1/3 / 45 / 78 Revolutions/min.
Synchronism fluctuations: < 0.03%
Rumble noise distance: < 72dB
Turntable: aluminum injection molding, 8.5 kg, moment of inertia 1.2t/cm2
Startup time: < 4 seconds (33 1/3 revolutions)
Stop time: < 18 Seconds (33 1/3 revolutions)
Pitch: ± 2.5% (each speed can be regulated separately)
Tonearm: without, preparation for 2 tonearms, changeable, tonearm base plates optional
Pickup: without

External vacuum pump VS555, buttons on the turntable for vacuum on/off, function on/off
Built-in Stroboscope, quartz oscillator regulated
Acrylic cover 4mm thick, infinitely adjustable
Two tonearms can be mounted on the chassis, either 9 or 12 inches
Feet adjustable in height up to 10mm

The Luxman PD-555 Limited turntable was built by Luxman exactly 55 times on the occasion of the 55th anniversary of the company. It differs from the normal PD-555 as follows:
- The turntable is champagne-colored instead of silver
- Engraved on the left of the power switch is: "One of 55 units Limited Special Edition in commemoration of our 55th Anniversary. Lux Corporation"
- The VS-555 vacuum pump is printed in gold: "55th Anniversary Special Edition"
- Each first owner has also received a personalized metal/glass plate weighing 2 kilograms. Text see the following picture.

The turntable is champagne-colored instead of silver
The following is engraved on the left of the power switch: "One of 55 units Limited Special Edition in commemoration of our 55th Anniversary. Lux Corporation"
The VS-555 vacuum pump is printed in gold: "55th Anniversary Special Edition"
Each first owner has also received a personalized metal/glass plate weighing 2 kilograms. Text see the following picture.

Luxman PD-555 Limited Special Edition with engraving: "One of 55 units Limited Special Edition in commemoration of our 55th Anniversary. Lux Corporation"

Luxman PD-555 Limited Special Edition VS-555 Vacuum pump with lettering "55th Anniversary Special Edition"

Luxman PD-555 Limited Special Edition Owner's certificate with lettering "55th Anniversary Special Edition". In addition, the name of the first owner is engraved on the personalized brass plate.