PHILIPS AF977 Automatic (1978) | Direct Control Quartz PLL

 

Philips turntables, with all their electronics, from sensor buttons to quartz control to photoelectric limit switches, are difficult to compare with others. The belt drive of Philips turntables protects the turntable from disturbing vibrations of the motor. And the Direct Control technology regulates the speed directly on the turntable axis. From a hi-fi perspective, Belt Drive Direct Control offers the best of both worlds: high rumble clearance and accurate speed. With a precision and durability that can only be achieved with very expensive direct drive systems. The absolute top model of the Philips Electronic HiFi generation is the AF 977 Automatic. From the quartz PLL control to sensor keys, digital strobe display, and photo-electronic limit switch with full electronic precision. Fully automatic, also manually operated. Subchassis suspension. Precisely readable stylus force scale. In short: HiFi progress that can be heard - and seen.

Technical data:

Belt Drive with Direct Control Quartz PLL

Wow and flutter DIN 0.05% WRMS 0.025%

DIN B Rumble-to-noise ratio 73 dB

Platter diameter 310 mm 

Needle tracking force adjustable 0.75-3 p (1p 10 mN) 

Cartridge: Super M 412 İl RETMA 1/2"

Tonearm length 215 mm

Dimensions 42 x 14,1 x 34,8 cm

Weight 6kg

Original sale price: 845 DM in Germany

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