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PLEASE NOTE that at this time, the post office is VERY VERY slow and if you need this by a specific time, youll need to select Priority Mail or it may take a couple weeks or longer to get there. I know its more expensive, but its the only way to insure a quick delivery... NO RISK PURCHASE! See Below** SONY PS-X6 Direct Drive Automatic Turntable COMES WITH 3 HEADHELLS & CARTRIDGES! Extremely Clean Example with Original Box and Packing This listing is in two parts. The first part is about THIS offering with detailed info on what you get. The second part is general information about the table in case you are not familiar with it. That section has specifications and stock pictures gleaned off the Sony webpage. SECTION ONE: This turntable belongs to a very close friend of mine and has been stored in its original box for many years. He has decided he wont be using it any more and as asked me to sell it. I can confirm it is not only in perfect working condition, but for the most part looks almost as good as it did when it was new! For what its worth, I do know of what I speak, check out the ABOUT ME section below... Provided HERE! is a short video of it in action. NOTE: Ebays videos do not always work. If the link does not work, try the picture above. If that dosent work and you really want to see the video, drop me a line and Ill send it to you, provided they dont block it in the messaging! It comes with three headshells (YES 3!) each with a working cartridge, a Stanton 681EE cartridge mounted on the tonearm, the other two mounted in their headshells but without a working stylus. The Shure V15 III and Pickering XV-15 cardtridges have readily available stylii if you want to use those as well/instead. His pictures show them in their handy storage holders in the back of the plinth. The table has been packed back up and is ready to be shipped to its new home. It comes with all the orginal foam inserts, cardboard coverings, padded wrapper, owners manual etc. This is not a table to be underestimated, especially by those who snub their noses at anything automatic. It is a truly fine piece of audio equipment and would suit any fine system well... SECTION 2 Introduced in 1978 the Sony PS-X6 turntable retailed for a price of $290. It is a two speed, automatic, direct-drive turntable priced at the upper end of the Sony lineup at the time. It has touch sensitive controls as well as an optical sensing system to return the tone arm at records end. The overall look is simple and tidy, and it comes with a hinged dust cover. The base is made from Sony’s own plastic compound meant to dampen vibrations, and the feet can be adjusted to level it on uneven surfaces. Features Automatic lead-in, return, repeat and stop, all activated by electronic touch switches, with LED display. Automatic control switches located on front of base, permit dust cover to remain closed during operation. Quartz governed X-tal lock servo system for dead-on speed accuracy regardless of load, temperature, or voltage changes. Direct drive system with brush-and slot-less (BSL) DC motor. High precision speed monitoring system, utilizing 8-pole magnetic pick-up head and pulse coated platter rim for electronic speed sensing. Optical sensing mechanism for automatic arm return. Statically balanced tonearm with protective clutch device. Direct-reading stylus force gauge. Viscous damped cueing to raise and lower arm. Anti-skating compensation, with direct-reading force adjust ment and lateral balance weight. Machine finished, die-cast aluminum platter. Quartz governed stroboscope, with engraved strobe markings on platter rim. Heavy rubber record mat to minimize vibration. Height-adjustable, viscous filled feet for shock and vibration isolation. Universal, lightweight headshell. Transparent acrylic dust cover, with spring-loaded hinges. The controls of the PS-X6 are accessible even with the cover down which is convenient. In full automatic mode, it very little time after touching Start for the stylus to contact the record. To use it manually, you move the arm where needed and touch the Start/Stop switch, which lowers the arm and starts the platter spinning. At the end of the record, the arm automatically returns to rest. This is triggered by a light sensor so the stylus isn’t pushed. The Sony PS-X6 Speed Control has buttons to select either 33 or 45 rpm found to the left of the strobe light. The turntable spins using a direct-drive motor that is precisely controlled by a quartz crystal oscillator, which helps it rotate at the exact intended speed. The spinning platter has a special magnetic strip bonded to the outer edge that allows a sensor to detect its speed and send feedback to help the motor maintain the right pace. There is a neon strobe light on the front left side that blinks along with the platter’s rotation to visually confirm that the quartz-controlled speed is accurate, even though there is no manual speed adjustment. This neon light is powered by the oscillator itself and not the wall power. On the right side is an angled panel with two touch-sensitive switches that have LEDs. These control the repeat and start/stop functions. The power switch is next to those, and behind it is a four-position rotation switch. The first three spots on this switch set the automatic arm position for different size records, and the fourth sets it to manual mode. THE MOTOR & DRIVE SYSTEM: Direct Drive Motor The PS-X6 uses Sony’s special BSL motor as the core of its smooth servo drive system. Unlike conventional DC motors which have brushes and pole slots that cause cogging and friction noise, the BSL motor in the PS-X6 works without those problems. Also, since the motor’s drive shaft is directly connected to the platter’s spindle, the PS-X6 eliminates the need for belts, wheels, or pulleys to transfer power. The BSL motor provides very stable rotation speed. This allows the PS-X6 to achieve wow and flutter measurements of less than 0.025% and rumble of 73 dB, which are very low numbers indicating smooth and quiet operation. The PS-X6 turntable uses a system Sony calls “X-Tal lock” to solve issues related to inconsistent motor speed. This system incorporates a quartz crystal generator that produces a very precise signal frequency. By including phase-lock circuitry that compares the quartz signal to the motor speed, Sony was able to make a drive system with extremely accurate speed control. The phase-lock circuits constantly monitor any variations or deviations in the motor speed compared to the quartz frequency. When the PS-X6 detects even tiny fluctuations, it instantly makes automatic electronic corrections to lock the motor back to the precise quartz frequency. This means the turntable speed is always dead-on at 33 or 45 rpm, unaffected by changes in the motor load, temperature, or voltage. Sony also uses advanced speed monitoring technology in the PS-X6. A precision pulse signal is magnetically recorded on the outer edge of the platter. This signal is picked up by a unique 8-pole magnetic pickup head under the platter. By averaging the signals from all 8 poles, Sony achieves highly precise speed detection. THE CHASSIS: The outer cabinet of the PS-X6 is made from a unique inorganic, non-plastic compound developed by Sony. This material has very low “Q” or resonance properties, meaning it does not tend to amplify vibrations. This makes the cabinet acoustically “dead” so that it does not cause distortion. The platter itself can also transmit vibrations during playback. To address this, Sony constructed the PS-X6’s platter from a heavy die-cast aluminum alloy which is inherently inert. Additionally, the platter has a thick rubber mat which further damps vibrations. The height-adjustable feet of the turntable also help isolate it from external vibrations. They contain a special viscous gel that effectively absorbs vibrations from the floor or shelf. Thanks to all these specially engineered materials minimizing vibrations, the PS-X6 can even be placed directly on top of a speaker that is operating without picking up significant acoustic feedback! Tonearm Assebly Details: The tonearm on the PS-X6 is very good. The S-shaped aluminum tonearm provides smooth and precise tracking of the record grooves. It has an ideal low mass that is rigid enough without allowing vibration issues. When used with modern high-compliance cartridges, the resonance between the tonearm and cartridge is kept between 7-9 Hz. This prevents interference with the audio information being read from the record surface. The tonearm also has a safety clutch that lets you hold it during the record change cycle without harm. Precise anti-skating force and damped cueing are also included. The SH-145 detachable headshell is made from a special lightweight aluminum alloy Sony developed. This gives it the right balance of stiffness and low mass needed to achieve the excellent resonance levels. There is also room for THREE of them, one on the tonearm, and two stored in the back of the plinth. The PS-X6 also employs an optical sensor to detect when the end of the record is reached. This guarantees no side force is applied that could damage the grooves at the end. You can also manually cue the final song without triggering the return mechanism. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: Motor: DC servo controlled Drive system: direct drive with crystal lock system Signal to noise ratio: 73dB Table Speed Accuracy: +/- 0.003% Wow &Flutter (WRMS): 0.025% S/N Ratio (rumble) (DIN B): 73dB Platter Material: Die-cast Aluminum Platter Diameter: 12/2? (31.7cm) Platter Weight: 3 lb 8 Oz (1.6kgs) Speeds: 33 1/3, 45pm Start-up Time (at 33 1/3 rpm): 1/3 rotation Tonearm Balance Type: Static Pivot-to-Stylus Length: 8 17/32? (216.5mm) Overhang: 21/32? (16.5mm) Stylus Force Range: 0-3 grs Anti-skating System: Spring & Cam Anti-skating Compensation Range: 0-3 grams Arm Resonance: 7-9Hz Headshell Weight: 10.5 grams Acceptable Cartridge Weight Range: 2.5 to 9.5g (8 to 14.5g with weight) Output Cable Capacitance: 70 pfd Dimensions (WxHxD): 17 1/2? x 5 7/8? x 14 3/4? (445 x 150 x 375mm) Weight: 22 lbs. 8 Oz (10.9kg) CONCLUSION: The PS-X6 is worth every penny. Its a REALLY good turntable with a very good drive system, good arm and a solid chassis. Good feet too. It sounds very impressive, images nicely, with three dimensional palpability of instruments and vocalists, and a wonderful sense of depth and space all around the performers. The Sony PS-X6 turntable may not look like a high-end turntable, and many potential buyers underestimate it, but it performs like one and was designed exceptionally well. It is well worth consideration if you’re looking for an automatic, direct drive turntable. There you have it, Doug is asking a fair price for it, but he will accept REASONABLE offers. Ridiculously low or insulting offers will be summarily ignored and the seller banned from my listings for wasting my time. (apologies to serious buyers!) It weighs 29 pounds (13.2kg) packed, which is more than many amplifiers or receivers! As stated, this is a SERIOUS turntable. There are various shipping options available, each will require a signature and will be sent insured against loss or damage (which is not free by the way) so dont be too shocked by the freight charges. To see any of the other items I have for sale, click on SEE OTHER ITEMS near the top of the page right. And if you have any requests, by all means, send me an email; if I have it, Ill list it right away for you (no off eBay sales...) For over a decade, I have sold tens of thousands of items on eBay and have only received a handful of complaints about the accuracy in my descriptions. Having met eBay standards for excellence in trading, you may bid with confidence knowing you will get what you THINK you are bidding on! Please check my feedback. It is a record I am very proud of... I have LOTS of music items, and tons of books available for purchase. Please check my other offerings to see if there is anything else you might be interested in for combined shipping. 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