C.E.C. FR-XL1

 Anniversary Model Reflects CEC's Wealth of Expertise

In 1954, the very first high-precision phono motor was born in the research lab of CEC. From the outset, our engineers were fully aware of the critical relationship between vibration control and sound quality. Not surprisingly, this origibal product called FR216 became an instant hit with manufactures as well as with knowledgeable audiophiles. During the forty years which have passed since then, CEC has continued its dedicated pursuit of vibration control in the interest of true musical fidelity. With the FR-XL1, CEC now proudly presents a top-of -the-line model that incorporates the fruits of our relentless research efforts. It is an analog record player boasting superb sound and impressive looks, truly suitable for a 40-year (1994) anniversary model.

 NF Ceramics Material Assures Effective Vibration Suppression

In order to maintain the purity of musical signal extracted from the analog record, the other sections of the player must also correspond to the highest standards regarding choice of materials and quality of construction. Superb results can be achieved only when reliable vibration control is assured throughout. For this reason, the FR-Xl1 employs NF ceramics material for both the dual-layer chassis and the turntable. Among currently available products, this material offers by far the best vibration suppression and damping characteristics. Rigidity and attenuation characteristics are further improved by the dual-layer Y-shaped design of the chasis. Keeping the surface area to a minimum provides a further contribution to ideal vibration control.

 3DD Suspension Revolutionizes the Concept of Vibration Control

When wishing to faithfully extract the highly complex musical information contained on an analog record, total freedom from harmful vibrations and resonances is an essential prerequisite. To realize this aim, the FR-XL1 introduces a new concept called 3-Dimension Damping, or 3DD for short. A Y-shaped dual-layer construction using three-point tiptoe supports at every suspension point ensures total isolation of the turntable in the top layer. Teh 3DD suspension points employ a combination of springs and special rubber belts arranged at a right angle. The elasticity of the rubber provides effective damping in the horizontal as well as the vertical plane. This three dimensional "floating" principle protects not only the drive section but also the turntable itself from any harmful vibrations arising within the unit. Any external vibrations such as caused by sound pressure or transmitted by the floor and other surfacec are also reliably absorbed by this innovative design.

 Other Features

Low-cogging, low-torque 3-phase brushless FG servo motor achieves unprecedented rotational stability.

Electromagnetic interference and maechanical vibrations are totally shut out by enclosing the motor in a metal housing and using belt drive.

Massive turntable (10 kg) uses dual-layer construction of NF ceramics and brass to minimize normal-mode vibrations.

Separate power supply unit eliminates adverse influences on mechanism section.

Cable link between power supply and mechanism uses an outer shield plus separate additional shielding for the two FG servo leads. DIN connector and plug of the cable are gold-plated.

3-speed design accommmodates also 78 rpm records.

Mountable Tone-arms:  Effective length max. 310 mm (up to two tone arms when optional additional arm base is used)

FR-XL1 is supplied without tone-arm, cartridge, and dust cover

Specifications

Speeds:  33⅓, 45 and 78 rpm

Speed Adjustment:  ±30% control knob (for 78 rpm only)

Drive Principle:  3-phases brushless FG servo motor

Turntable:  Distinct-material dual-layer construction, inertia moment 950 kgcm²

Suspension:  3DD suspension using spring and rubber damping

Main Unit:  Ceramic material (NF ceramics)

Dimensions (W x D x H):  550 x 445 x 137 mm

Weight:  15 kg, inner turntable 6 kg, outer turntable 4 kg

Power Supply:  Housed in separate unit

Dimensions (W x D x H):  100 x 260 x 66 mm

Weight:  2 kg

Options

Base : 600 x 510 x 50 mm (W x D x H), additional arm base

C.E.C Disco 4000MkII

 No Noticeable Feedback

In the eardrum bursting environment of loud disco  music, it is very important to have no feedback. CEC has achieved this almost impossible task through its years of experience in turntable design and manufacture. Disco 4000MkII has such feedback preventing features as a special damper in the tonearm section, high mass damped cabinet support structure and a three-layer structure that is a breakthrough in turntable design. Resting on shock absorbing rubber dampers, the turntable is isolated from any outside vibrations. As a final measure, the plate that lies between the turntable and rubber damper supports is a heavy die cast metal plate that further separates the system from its environment for perfect record play. Feedback absorbing design is perfected in the Disco 4000MkII to virtually eliminate physical vibration.

 Sensitivity In a Brutal Environment

Designed to excel in the highly competitive world of disco performance, Disco4000MkII incorporates advanced features and high performance required by true professionals.

Quick Start Operation

In the world of disco, instant response is vital to high performance. This advanced turntable has quick start features for perfect starting in ¼ revolution (at 33 1/3 rpm). A superb combination of high torque DD quartz lock motor and high performance aluminum die cast turntable flywheel crystalizes the effect of quality built into this advanced Disco 4000MkII. The newly developed electronic braking circuit enables quick stops in 1/3 revolution. True professional disco operation is now made much easier with this most suitable turnable.

 Wide Variation Pitch Control and Other Features

Pitch control has a wide variation of ±8% and the difficult to locate groove is more easily found with the help of a detachable illumination lamp. The quick start/stop switch is separate from the power switch and the quartz On/Off switch is useful for cases when speed variation is not needed. CEC has considered the smallest requirements and given its largest effort to making Disco 4000MkII a turntable to be desired by every professional in the disco field.

Wired Remote Control Keeps The Situation in Hand

The built-in wired remote control unit keeps the busiest situations in hand by controlling the player's quick start/stop and replay. Multiplayer operation is now possible and other disco equipment can be operated simultaneously with minimum distraction.

 Low Mass, S-Shape, Static Balanced Tonearm

CEC has been perfecting its tonearms year-by-year and now has incorporated into Disco 4000MkII a low mass, S-shape static tonearm with high sensitivity ball bearings. Further stability is provided by the diecast aluminum strongman that provides the critical link to the housing. Strong and delicate, the tonearm has a removable head that is designed for quick change in case of stylus damage. An extra head is provided as standard equipment of disco play where quick cartridge change can mean the difference between success and disaster.

Loved by Homepros Also

The hemepro, that perso who demands the best in the home, will find Disco 4000MkII a real delight to use and enjoy. The oil damped cuing device gently lowers the stylus with great precision and absoulte silence every time.

Specifications

Type:  Professional disco turntable with quartz-lock, DD motor

Motor:  20-pole, 3-phase, brushless DC motor

Speeds:  33-1/3 and 45 rpm

Speed Calibration:  Pitch control ±8% (Quartz-look off)

Wow and Flutter:  0,055% (WRMS)

Rumble:  70 dB (DIN-B weighted)

Built-up:  Within ¼ turn

Braking: Electronic system, within ¼ turn

Tonearm

Type:  s-shape tubular, static balance type with removable headshell and anti-skating device

Effective Length:  222 mm

Overhang:  16,8 mm

Adjustable Tracking Force:  0 - 3 g with direct readout weight

Usable Cartridge Weight:  5 - 8 g

General

Power Source:  120 V - 230 V 50 /60 Hz

Power Consumption:  8 W

Dimensions (W x H x D):  416 x 132 x 362 mm

Weight:  7 kg

C.E.C. ST-540

Direct Drive Quartz-lock Fully Automatic Turntable

Model ST-540's direct drive and fully automatic operation provide perfection and highest quality. Quartz-lock insures  that the turntable rotation will not vary under changing load or voltage. Rotation precision is maintained at ±0,0001% and rumble has been almost eliminated. Wow and flutter have been reduced to negligible levels by improvements in the direct drive.

The Low mass, straight tonearm, is statically balanced for improved tracability, has a removable headshell and antiskating device. The optional moving magnet (MM) cartridge with diamond stylus assures faithful reproduction for the utmost in listening pleasure.

Acoustic feedback reduced.

Improvements made in the subchassis have greatly reduced acoustic feedback. The independent suspension of the floating chassis improves howling performance and pushing the operation buttons does not move the chassis. The hefty, solid base stands firmly in place when the operation buttons are pushed.

All-front operation.

All operations are by feather-touch buttons located on the panel. Even cueing can be performed with the dust cover closed. Operational simplicity is combined into this convenient arrangement.

Fully Automatic operation

Simply place your favorite record on the platter, close the dust cover and push the button. That is all it takes for this fully automatic turntable. Lead-in is automatic and the tonearm will return to rest and turn off power when the record ends.

Oil-damped cueing.

The delicate stylus needle is gently lowered into the record groove with oil-damped cueing. Thus you are now assured of safer and easier record play with no impact shock when the needle contacts the record.

Specifications

Turntable

Motor:  Quartz-phase locked direct drive motor

Sppeds:  33-1/3"  and 45"  r.p.m.

Wow & Flutter:  0,035% (WRMS);  ±0,06% (DIN 45507)

Rumble: 

Unweighted : 40 dB (DIN 45539A)

Weighted : 68 dB (DIN 45539B)

Turntable Platter:  308 mm aluminum alloy die-cast

Tonearm

Type:  Straight-line tubular, static balence type with removable headshell and antiskating device

Effective length:  222 mm

Overhang:  16,8 mm

Adjustable Tracking Force:  0 -2.5 g with direct readout weight

Usable Cartridge Weight:  4 - 6.5 g

Cartridge  model MM3 (Optional)

Type:  Moving Magnet Type,  0,6mil diamond stylus

Frequency Response:  20 - 20,000 Hz

OUTPUT voltage:  3 mV  ±3 dB at 1 kHz  3.54 cm/sec

Channel Balance:  Within 2 dB at 1 kHz

Channel Separation:  more than 18 dB at 1 kHz

Load Resistance:  47 kohm

Weight:  4,6 g w/ spacer

Optimum Stylus Force:  1,8 g

General

Functions:

Automatic start (for 30 and 17 cm records), automatic return, automatic shut off and repeat.

Power Source:  220V 50 Hz for Europe; 120 V 60 Hz for North America

Power Consumption:  6 watts

Dimensions:  416 x 116 x 362 mm

Weight:  5,6 kg

C.E.C. ST-530

 The ST-530 is gracefully slim lines Direct Drive fully  automatic turntable.

Rotation accuracy is a leading feature of the 20-pole 30-slot direct-drive motor which is the heart of this fully automatic turntable. Pushbutton operations are all performed at the front panel and there is no need to lift the dust cover.

Slimlines without acoustic feedback.

A slim cabinet was made possible by special design of the motor and its installation. The independent suspension will not allow button operation to influence platter stability. The sturdy and hefty base plate keeps the motor in position and vibration is not transmitted.

All front operation and fully automatic operation.

Cueing and all other operations are performed from the front panel and there is no need to open the dust cover except to change records. All you need to do is place your favorite record on the platter and push the buttons. Play is then fully automatic ftom cueing to arm return followed by power off.

 Low Mass Straight Tonearm.

The slim, low mass, straight tonearm of this high quality turntable is ideally matched. The pivot head has a horizontal axle and high precision steel ball bearings for the ultimate in smooth operation.

Oil-damped cueing.

Your valuable records can be damaged if the needle strikes the record when it is cued. This is eliminated with oil-damped cueing as the stylus comes to rest in the groove so gently it does not have any impact shock at all.

High cost performance

High performance has been incorporated into this turntable while great efforts were amde to keep cost down. The result is a low cost high performance turntable that can satisfy the demands of the most particular user.

 Specifications

Turntable

Motor:  20-pole 30-slot 3-phase brushless type DC servo controlled direct drive motor

Sppeds: 33-1/3"  and 45"  r.p.m.

Speed Calibration: Pitch control ±3%

Wow & Flutter:  0,055% (WRMS);  ±0,085% (DIN 45507)

Rumble: 

Unweighted : 40 dB (DIN 45539A)

Weighted : 68 dB (DIN 45539B)

Turntable Platter:  308 mm aluminum alloy die-cast with strobe outside rim

Tonearm

Type:  Straight-line tubular, static balence type with removable headshell and antiskating device

Effective length:  222 mm

Overhang:  16,8 mm

Adjustable Tracking Force:  0 -2.5 g with direct readout weight

Usable Cartridge Weight:  4 - 6.5 g

Cartridge  model MM3 (Optional)

Type:  Moving Magnet Type,  0,6mil diamond stylus

Frequency Response:  20 - 20,000 Hz

OUTPUT voltage:  3 mV  ±3 dB at 1 kHz  3.54 cm/sec

Channel Balance:  Within 2 dB at 1 kHz

Channel Separation:  more than 18 dB at 1 kHz

Load Resistance:  47 kohm

Weight:  4,6 g w/ spacer

Optimum Stylus Force:  1,8 g

General

Functions:

Automatic start (for 30 and 17 cm records), automatic return, automatic shut off and repeat.

Power Source:  22V 50 Hz for Europe; 120 V 60 Hz for North America

Power Consumption:  6 watts

Dimensions:  416 x 116 x 362 mm

Weight:  5,6 kg

C.E.C. Chuo Denki ST-130

 Direct-Drive Automatic Turntable ST130

Turntable rotational acuracy achieved in the ST 130 is attributed to the 20-pole 30-slot direct drive motor. Rumble has been almost eliminated. Wow and fluter have also been greatly reduced. The body designs is very compact with front operation.

Direct-Dive Motor

The high performance DD motor has been manufactured with precision and accuracy to provide unswerving rotational accuracy. The DD method provides motor-platter marriages for perfection in drive.

Acoustic Feedback Reduction

Acoustic feedback is almost eliminated with the original independent suspension design. A design based on vibreation damping cushions and balanced steel springs isolates the cabinet assembly from outside vibration influences.

 Oil-Damped Cueing

When the needle is placed on the record, an original iol damping mechanism makes the contact gently. No more damage to your records at cueing time.

Low Mass Straight Tonearm

A low mass straight tonearm with resonant frequency matching assures accurate tracking and gentle care for your delicate records.

Auto Return and Auto Shutoff

The tonearm is also automatically returned to rest and power turned off at the end of play.This feature frees you to enjoy play without worrying about the end of the rcord.

Pitch Control

A pitch control is incorporated to permit adjustments for the sensitive ear. Now you can play or sing along with your favorite recorded pieces without the noticeable difference in pitch.

SPECIFICATIONS

Turntable

Motor:  20-pole, 30-slott, 3-phase brushless type DC servo controlled direct drive motor

Speeds: 33⅓ and 45  r.p.m.

Speed Calibration:  Pitch control ±3%

Wow & Flutter:  0,055% (WRMS),  ±0,085% (DIN 45507)

Rumble: 

Unweighted : 38 dB (DIN 45539A)

Weighted : 65 dB (DIN 45539B)

Turntable platter:  308 mm aluminium alloy die-cast with strobe outside rim

Tonearm:  Straight-line tubular, static balance type with removable headshell and antiskating device

Effective lenght:  222 mm

Overhang:  16,8 mm

Adjustable tracking force:  0 - 2,5 g with direct readout weight

Usable cartridge weight:  4 - 6,5 g

Cartridge (optional):  Moving Magnet type, model MM3 with 0,6 mil diamond stylus

Frequency response:  20 -20,000 Hz

Output voltage:  3 mV ±3 dB at 1 kHz  3,54 cm/sec

Channel balance:  Within 2 dB at 1 kHz

Channel separation:  More than 18 dB at 1 kHz

Load resistance:  47 Kohm

Weight:  4,6 g

Optimum stylus force:  1,8 g

General

Automatic functions:  Automatic return and shutoff

Power source:  120V 60 Hz for North America,220 V 50 Hz for Europe

Power consumption:  6 watts

Dimensions:  420 x 121 x 365 mm (W x H x D)

Weight:  4,5 kg (nett)

CEC ST 120

 From its inception to the present, belt drive has been improved by making various design changes to the motor or platter balance. Now the FG motor-driven ST120 brings an even higher level of performance. Many other improvements have been made to raise this high performance turntable into a leading role.

FG Seervo DC Motor

The FG servo DC motor is coaxially coupled to maintain high accuracy in rotation speed. The signal is converted into rectangular waves by a waveform shaping circuit then into trigger pulses by the trigger pulse generator circuit. This addition of electronic control assures precise motor rotation.

Auto Return and Auto Shutoff

The toneram is also automatically returned to rest and power turned off at the end of play. This feature frees you to enjoy play without worrying about the end of the record.

Special Independent Chassis Suspension

An original design independent suspension design is incorporated to eliminate  vibrations. This system is based on damping rubber cushinos and balanced steel springs to isolate the cabinet assembly from outside vibration.

Acoustic feedback is almost eliminated with this independent structure.

Oil-Damped Cueing

Oil -damped cueing of ST120 brings the stylus to rest in the groove with such precision and gentleness your records will no longer be damaged on cueing. Lead-in is safe, easy and accurate.

 Pitch Control

The pitch control permits adjustments for the sensitive ear. Now you can play or sing along with your favorite recorded pieces with accurate pitch control.

Low Mass Straight Tonearm

A low mass straight tonearm that has been balanced for resonance provides accurate tracking and also includes a removable headshell and antiskating device.

SPECIFICATIONS

Turntable

Motor:  FG Servo Dc motor

Speeds: 33⅓ and 45  r.p.m.

Wow & Flutter:  0,8% (WRMS),  ±0,12% (DIN 45507)

Rumble:  38 dB (unweighted) DIN 45539A,  65 dB (weighted) DIN 45539B

Turntable platter:  308 mm aluminium alloy die-cast with strobe outside rim

Speed calibration:  Pitch control ±2,5%

Tonearm:  Straight-line tubular, static balance type with removable headshell and antiskating device

Effective lenght:  222 mm

Overhang:  16,8 mm

Adjustable tracking force:  0 - 2,5 g with direct readout weight

Usable cartridge weight:  4 - 6,5 g

Cartridge (optional):  Moving Magnet type, model MM3 with 0,6 mil diamond stylus

Frequency response:  20 -20,000 Hz

Output voltage:  3 mV ±3 dB at 1 kHz  3,54 cm/sec

Channel balance:  Within 2 dB at 1 kHz

Channel separation:  More than 18 dB at 1 kHz

Load resistance:  47 Kohm

Weight:  4,6 g

Optimum stylus force:  1,8 g

General

Automatic functions:  Automatic return and shutoff

Power source:  120V 60 Hz for North America,220 V 50 Hz for Europe

Power consumption:  4 watts

Dimensions:  420 x 121 x 365 mm (W x H x D)

Weight:  4,2 kg (nett)

CEC ST-110

Belt-Drive Automatic Turntable

The all new St-110 has many improved features and added quality for high performance. The compact design contains a wealth of operational excellence combined with simplicity.

High Precision Drive Motor

Platter rotation is accurately controlled by the precision 4-pole synchronous motor. The shaft and bearings have been machined to close tolerances to eliminate noise or vibration.

Vibration Isolation

External vibrations can not influence the operation of the ST-110 because an original vibration isolation system is incorporated into the cabinet design. This combination of damping rubber and vibration matched steel springs effectively isolate the platter from outside vibrations.

Low Mass,Straight Tonearm Plus Low Mass Cartridge

Tracability is greatly improved with the low mass, straight tonearm and the low mass cartridge which are incorporated into ST-110. Resonance problems are solved by matching the arm system to a fundamental frequency of 11 Hz for optimum performance.

Low Rumble

Exhaustive vibration analysis resulted in the design of a motor suspension which provides minimum rumble. Vibrations were even further reduced by dynamic balance of the motor itself.

Oil-Damped Cueing

Oil -damped cueing of St-110 brings the stylus to rest in the groove with such precision and gentleness your records will no longer be damaged on cueing. lead-in is safe, easy and accurate.

Cost performance

High performance and low cost are main features of this greatly improved turntable.

SPECIFICATIONS

Turntable

Motor: 4-pole synchronous motor

Speeds: 33⅓ and 45 r.p.m.

Wow & Flutter: 0,8% (WRMS), ±0,12% (DIN 45507)

Rumble: 36 dB (unweighted) DIN 45539A, 63 dB (weighted) DIN 45539B

Turntable platter: 302 mm aaluminium alloy die-cast

Tonearm: Straight-line tubular, static balance type with removable headshell and antiskating device

Effective lenght: 222 mm

Overhang: 16,8 mm

Adjustable tracking force: 0 - 2,5 g with direct readout weight

Usable cartridge weight: 4 - 6,5 g

Cartridge (optional): Moving Magnet type, model MM3 with 0,6 mil diamond stylus

Frequency response: 20 -20,000 Hz

Output voltage: 3 mV ±3 dB at 1 kHz 3,54 cm/sec

Channel balance: Within 2 dB at 1 kHz

Channel separation: More than 18 dB at 1 kHz

Load resistance: 47 Kohm

Weight: 4,6 g

Optimum stylus force: 1,8 g

General

Automatic functions: Automatic return and shutoff

Power source: 120/220 V, 50/60Hz

Power consumption: 8 watts

Dimensions: 420 x 121 x 365 mm (W x H x D)

Weight: 4 kg (nett)