JVC - QL-A5 Turntable

JVC QL-A5 Vinyl Turntable - Quartz Lock - Direct Drive - vintage

Beautiful JVC QL-A5 turntable from the heyday of Japanese Hi-Fi (late 70s), equipped with a Quartz-Locked direct drive that is particularly stable and musical.

A model well recognized by vintage audiophile enthusiasts for:
- its reliability,
- its excellent rotational stability (Quartz Lock),
- its precise and versatile S-arm,
- and its lively, dynamic, warm sound.

The JVC QL series remains, to this day, underrated compared to Technics, while its build quality is remarkable. Many enthusiasts consider the QL-A5 an excellent vintage audiophile base.

Technical specifications:

Quartz Locked direct drive
Coreless DC servo motor
Semi-automatic with automatic tonearm return
Speeds: 33 / 45 rpm
Pitch control ±6 %
Wow & Flutter: 0.025 % WRMS
Signal-to-noise ratio > 75 dB
Statically balanced S-arm
Aluminium platter 308 mm
Year (Japan) 1980
Weight: 6.5 kg
Dimensions: (L-W-H) 43.8 × 13.1 × 38 cm

Condition:

Impeccable operation
Extremely stable rotation thanks to the quartz lock
Automatic return function revised and operational
Very good overall cosmetic condition
Original dust cover present with visible signs of use (see photos from all sides)

Sold with a new Ortofon OM/3600L cartridge
The Ortofon cartridge provides a balanced, pleasant, and detailed sound, ideal for jazz, rock, funk, soul, or acoustic music.

Sound:

Turntable with a very stable, smooth rendering, featuring:
- clean and tight bass,
- good dynamics,
- warm mids,
- excellent sound quality typical of good vintage Japanese direct-drive turntables.

Compatible with many audiophile cartridges thanks to its versatile tonearm.

Ideal for a vinyl enthusiast seeking a reliable, precise,
robust, ready-to-use, and enjoyable-to-use turntable without breaking the bank.

Shipping:
Belgium: €0
Neighboring Be countries: €16.50
Euro Zone: €34.60
Other EU: €52.70
Islands and World: excluded
In-person pick-up available for free