The Sanyo TP-1000 is a direct drive turntable produced by Sanyo from 1973 to 1977, featuring a sleek silver design and built-in advanced technology for high-quality audio performance. It is equipped with a DC servo motor, allowing it to maintain precise speeds of 33 1/3 and 45 RPM, with a fine adjustment capability of ± 3%. The turntable boasts a low synchronization fluctuation rating of < 0.03%, ensuring stable playback. Its robust 340 mm diameter platter, weighing 2.0 kg, is supported by a 10 mm thick rubber mat, providing excellent stability and minimizing vibration. Additionally, the TP-1000 includes an S-shaped, statically balanced tonearm with an effective length of 224 mm and a tracking error angle of ± 1°. It supports a cartridge weight between 0.5 and 4 g, and incorporates a stereo magnetic pickup system that offers a frequency response range from 20 Hz to 25,000 Hz, with channel separation greater than 25 dB. The turntable features illuminated stroboscope for speed monitoring and adjustable tonearm height for enhanced usability. The dimensions of the unit are 492 x 186 x 400 mm (W x H x D), and it weighs approximately 13 kg, with a power consumption typical of similar devices of its era. The original price was around 1,400 DM, highlighting its position as a premium audio solution of its time.
