Luxman PD444 African Padauk Micro Seiki MA505 X NOS tonearm

(Re-listed, price lowered) Luxman PD444 classic direct drive turntable featuring magnetic floating factory described "load free" bearing/spindle system (designed by Micro Seiki). Comprehensive frame off restoration recently performed, including bearing service, electrolytic capacitor replacement and board function bench test. Unique hand made genuine African Padauk by Artisan Fidelity covered plinth sealed and buffed to a high luster with polyurethane clear coat, including stock aluminum chassis. Heirloom plinth is directly coupled to factory Luxman PD444 bottom foot mounting provisions. Adjustable height Artisan Fidelity Stainless Steel and Tungsten Carbide isolation spikes (4) included. Micro Seiki MA505 X New Old Stock tonearm included in sale (rare). Unit has zero hours of use since restoration was completed earlier this year and is still sealed in the crate. Conservative 8/10 turntable rating for several insignificant surface aberrations lying under the clear coated chassis. Tonearm rating is 10/10 NOS Mint. Professionally ISPM 15 certified crated for safe delivery worldwide. Free domestic shipping/insurance Included at asking price. Micro Seiki MA-505 X tonearm Specifications: The MA-505 X, an ideal dynamic balance type tonearm, permits tracking force to be applied linearly during playback. The spring tracking force application system which allows linear tracking force adjustment between 0.25-3g, is totally uninfluenced by factors such as turntable location conditions or record pressings. Furthermore, at low tracking force settings, the tracking is exceptionally stable - resulting in unsurpassed performance with high compliance cartridges. Precision spring and tungsten wire ensure long life and unchanging accuracy. Specifications Type: Dynamically balanced universal Effective length: 237mm Overhang: 15mm Height range: 42-86mm Height fine adjustment: 6mm Cartridge weight: 4-10g VTF range: 0-3g (direct reading) Luxman PD 444 Specifications: Quite frequently we encounter strong demand of audio buffs for a turntable which can use a long type tonearm or 2 tonearms. Strange to say, however, there is no adequate one available on the marketplace. To cater for such requirements, Luxman decided to develop an epoch-making turntable with provision for two tonearms, including a long one. The Luxman PD444 is a direct drive quartz locked turntable, and its most outstanding feature is its ability to remove all kinds of external load variation thanks to our exclusive load free spindle system. Additionally, the PD444 is made extremely resistant to howling and mechanical vibration by means of insulators of a 2-step brake system with the lowest resonant frequency, and an ultra heavy chassis of sandwich structure made from 2 thick iron plates and a high density chipboard. Needless to say, all the necessary conditions for a high grade player are satisfied. Specifications Driving system: Direct drive Motor: Crystal control, load-free spindle system, flat brushless DC servo motor Platter: 30cm aluminium die-cast 2.5kg Rotation: 33.33 and 45rpm S/N ratio: no less than 75dB Wow and flutter: no more than 0.025% WRMS Buyers please note, this is a consignment sale, so please contact me directly with any questions. All Major Credit Cards, PayPal, Certified Check and Bank Wire accepted. Sincerely, Christopher