AMG56 Posted December 4, 2019 Posted December 4, 2019 Hello all, This is likely my first foray into finding information, technical and otherwise about the rare Luxman PD-350, the TA1 tonearm and the CS300 VDS (vacuum disc stabiliser). I am a collector and historian, but it seems that this version has fallen between the cracks. Vinylengine and other sources include the PD-300 and the PD-310. but nothing on the PD-350, a rare turntable indeed! I have gleaned that it was superbly crafted and was in a relationship with Micro Seiki for much of its technology. But my investigations dry up from there. The PD-310 sold well but with the advent of the CD, the PD-350 sold few in Japan and in single digits outside. Which is why these are as rare as hens teeth, compliant with an AS300 230vac power supply, a VDS which is working properly and a platter mat in good enough condition to suck the vinyl to the platter, as designed to do originally.PD-300 The TA-1 tone arm was supposedly designed by Luxman. There was a TA-2 as well but my research has not reached that far. I have not seen a tone arm protractor for the PD-350 either. All in all, there is very little information forthcoming for this model Luxman, especially after being originally taken over and all the plans were destroyed. I am hoping that there is another enthusiast ‘cum historian than can fill a few more gap in the Luxman PS-350 turntable’s history. After all, it was one of the finest turntables produced in the 1980’s but also because of their rarity due to the few numbers produced for Japan and far less for the European/UK and less, for Australia In anticipation and much thanks, Adrian
Chill3 Posted December 4, 2019 Posted December 4, 2019 unclemack a member on this site use to own one, had some issues from memory
Telecine Posted December 4, 2019 Posted December 4, 2019 1 minute ago, Chill3 said: unclemack a member on this site use to own one, had some issues from memory Correct. Here is a link to the thread:
Decky Posted December 4, 2019 Posted December 4, 2019 https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649386062-luxman-pd350-turntable-with-vs300-vacuum-stabilizermicro-seiki-ma505-tonearm/
soundfan Posted December 4, 2019 Posted December 4, 2019 (edited) I too once owned a PD350. A superb belt drive deck, and mine was trouble free for the 8-9 years I had it. Without the vacuum stabiliser though. Edited December 4, 2019 by soundfan
Beakybaby Posted January 9, 2020 Posted January 9, 2020 Hello This seems to be a recent post I am looking to sell a whole heap of Vintage Hi Fi equipment that belonged to my dad who loved this stuff it includes a Luxman Quartz DD automatic Turntable PD 375 Vacuum Disc Stabiliser as well ad JBL speakers and Mitsubishi amp We are not hifi afficionados but feel that they have some residual value looking at these post and should not just be "thrown out" any advice would be appreciated its located in Sydney Cheers Beaks
Guest Muon N' Posted January 9, 2020 Posted January 9, 2020 5 hours ago, Beakybaby said: Hello This seems to be a recent post I am looking to sell a whole heap of Vintage Hi Fi equipment that belonged to my dad who loved this stuff it includes a Luxman Quartz DD automatic Turntable PD 375 Vacuum Disc Stabiliser as well ad JBL speakers and Mitsubishi amp We are not hifi afficionados but feel that they have some residual value looking at these post and should not just be "thrown out" any advice would be appreciated its located in Sydney Cheers Beaks The PD 375 if in working condition is worth a fair bit, do research or make a specific thread in the turntable section asking what it is valued at, and include photos and how you have tested it. Ask the same on the other items in the appropriate sections, or the general section. Once you get an idea of value post a sale thread in the classifieds here, you will need more posts for that but they will come from your inquiries on the value.
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