The Sanyo TP-1100 is a direct drive turntable produced by Sanyo from 1977 to 1979 in Japan. This model features a 20-pole 30-slot DC servo motor, which is known for its consistent speed stability. The TP-1100 has a rotation speed adjustment with a ± 4% fine-tuning capability, which allows users to make precise speed adjustments while using a reflective strobe for accurate alignment. It includes an auto-return and auto-cut feature, enhancing user convenience. The tonearm is a static balance S-shaped pipe with an anti-skating mechanism, ensuring balanced tracking across the vinyl. The turntable's platter is made from aluminum die-cast, measuring 30.6 cm in diameter, contributing to its solid construction. The unit also includes a large three-layer structure insulator designed to reduce vibration and noise. Regarding audio performance, the TP-1100 has a wow and flutter specification of 0.04% (WRMS) and a signal-to-noise ratio of 60 dB (JIS). The MM type cartridge (MG-26DL) has a frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz, a channel separation of 25 dB at 1 kHz, and an output voltage of 2.5 mV at a speed of 5 cm/sec. Its overall dimensions are 475 mm wide, 147 mm high, and 379 mm deep, with a weight of 8.0 kg. The power consumption is rated at 7 W with an operating voltage of 100 VAC at 50/60 Hz.
