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55S

55S

BrandSonab
FunctionTurntable (Semi-automatic turntable)
Producedaround 1972
CountryFrance
Form FactorTabletop
Signal PathAnalog Hardware
PowerAC 220 V / 240 V
Drive TypeBelt drive
Pitch ControlNo
Tonearm : ShapeStraight
Tonearm : Type"À pivot fictif" (ERA type)
Head Shell Type?
Speed Select33⅓ rpm
Speed Select45 rpm
Controls
  • Speed Selection · Rotary Pot · 33 / 45
  • Up / Down (On) · Rotary Pot with Switch
NotesWorking procedure : Lift the arm up with right button, place the arm at groove start, lift the arm down and the platter will start turning. Tracking force can be adjusted with a pla The platter will keep turning when stylus arrives at groove's end, lift the arm up and force it manually, lightly towards the center, this will stop the platter, before bringing it back to its place. Tracking force adjustment : When the arm is balanced, tracking force is chosen by moving a plastic cursor along the arm that has marks like a ruler (1 interval = 1 g?)