JVC L-AX3 Turntable

L-AX3
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The L-AX3 was an Auto-Return Belt-Drive Turntable manufactured by the JVC Corporation. It had the following features:

  • Quiet and accurate belt-drive system
  • Precision DC servo motor for smooth rotation
  • Low-mass tonearm with low centre of gravity support
  • Auto-return at end of play
  • Space-efficient dust cover

Specification

Model NameL-AX3
Motor TypeDC Servo Motor
Drive SystemBelt Drive
Wow and Flutter0.045 % (WRMS), 0.07 % (DIN)
Signal to Noise Radio65 dB (DIN-B)
Platter Size300 mm, die-cast aluminium
Tonearm TypeStatically balanced arm on Trace Hold system
Tonearm Length220 mm
Tracking Error-0-degrees 43-minutes to +3-degrees 35-minutes
Overhang15 mm
Applicable Tracking Force0 g to 3 g
Applicable Cartridge Mass (without sheadshell)4.5 g to 7 g
Operation ModeAuto Return
Cartridge SuppliedMD-1055B
Dimensions435 mm × 105 mm × 360 mm
Mass4.0 kg

Cost/eBay

The L-AX3 was a basic belt-drive turntable, but still highly desirable as belt drive systems go. This particular one has the auto return at end of play, which is very desirable. A good working one in mint condition can sell for well over one hundred pounds and more.