That's right, I got myself a Sanyo! It's actually not a bad unit when you start stripping it down. I know, the overall black motif isn't awe-inspiring but, it is quite the performer. It's definitely better built than some other turntable I've come across. The motor, especially, is quite good.
So, what can I say about this Sanyo? Well, it's definitely a CEC built table. Apparently, it as a twin called the Grundig PS-1020, tonearm looks different but, probably performs the same. It's your typical Japanese made direct drive turntable, 2-speed, pitch control and automatic return/reject (semi-automatic). It was a quite easy to work, everything was laid out nicely and everything was within reach to get too. Definitely better built than some of the Japanese turntables of the late 70s and into the 80s.
I think one of the more common features with the Sanyo is the mirror at the base of the platter. It's an inspection mirror for the needle and I like it!
I found the tonearm to be on the heavy side, so I put a nice ADC QLM on it. It's a very underrated turntable and the only down fall is really the name it's associated with and the black motif.
Overall, it's a well made, reliable turntable from Japan, what's not to like about it? I know I like it and more than I thought I would. Granted, I've always have a soft spot for lesser known direct drive tables from Japan, despite, there were only a handful of companies that made turntables.
This is a great starter table.
Additional Link!
http://www.vinylengine.com/library/sanyo/tp-1020.shtml
So, what can I say about this Sanyo? Well, it's definitely a CEC built table. Apparently, it as a twin called the Grundig PS-1020, tonearm looks different but, probably performs the same. It's your typical Japanese made direct drive turntable, 2-speed, pitch control and automatic return/reject (semi-automatic). It was a quite easy to work, everything was laid out nicely and everything was within reach to get too. Definitely better built than some of the Japanese turntables of the late 70s and into the 80s.
I think one of the more common features with the Sanyo is the mirror at the base of the platter. It's an inspection mirror for the needle and I like it!
I found the tonearm to be on the heavy side, so I put a nice ADC QLM on it. It's a very underrated turntable and the only down fall is really the name it's associated with and the black motif.
Overall, it's a well made, reliable turntable from Japan, what's not to like about it? I know I like it and more than I thought I would. Granted, I've always have a soft spot for lesser known direct drive tables from Japan, despite, there were only a handful of companies that made turntables.
This is a great starter table.
Additional Link!
http://www.vinylengine.com/library/sanyo/tp-1020.shtml
