The Absolute Center Search System is refined and simplified, yet the
same high performance is achieved. A brilliant design achievement is now
available in all new format.
The DRAGON-CT is Nakamichi's second analog disc player. As its name
suggests, this remarkable turntable features revolutionary technology and
peformance that sets a new standard of performance in its field, just like the
"Dragon" Auto-reverse Cassette Deck. Like the original TX-1000
Computing Turntable, the most unique feature of the DRAGON-CT is the Absolute
Center Search System. The principle behind is the same as that of the original
system. A special sensor arm is employed to precisely detect record
concentricity error, shift the record's axis of rotation, and completely cancel
record concentricity error and tonearm wavering for vastly improved
reproduction accuracy, musical transparency and stereo imaging.
The DRAGON-CT
Absolute Center Search System has been newly designed, however for exceptional
precision with greater simplicity. Musically, the benefits of this unique
system are simply breathtaking. Clarity, detail and nuance that was never
before heard with conventional turntable systems is brought out of the record's
grooves as if by magic. The apparent location of instruments and vocalists in
the stereo sound field is made clear and distinct, eliminating the
"muddied" sound that results from inadequate separation and stereo
imaging.
The DRAGON-CT also boasts superior wow and flutter characteristics
thanks to the use of the Nakamichi Super Linear Torque motor. The cogging-free
performance it offers drastically reduces flutter, for greatly improved musical
transparency. Vibration and acoustic feedback are thoroughly avoided with a
dual suspension system which effectively stops surface vibration transmission,
and special double cabinet construction that suppresses airborne sound
transmission. Designed to maximize the performance advantages of high-grade
audiophile cartridges, the DRAGON-CT includes a high-rigidity, oil-damped
straight tonearm that maintains the ideal relationship between stylus and
record groove, for optimum tracking performance with a wide variety of
cartridges.
Nakamichi DRAGON-CT Computing Turntable also features:
Semi-automatic operation
Tonearm pipe is interchangeable
Dust cover supplied
Weight-type disc stabilizer supplied.
Specifications:
Drive System: Direct-Drive
Drive Motor: Quarts PLL DC,
brushless slotless, coreless Super Linear Torque DD Motor
Revolution speeds: 33-1/3 and 45
rpm
Pitch Control: ±6% adjustment
range
Center Search Platter: Glass
platter, 6 mm thickness
Diameter : 303 mm
Weight : 0,55 kg
Main Platter: Aluminium diecast,
18 mm thickness
Diameter : 310 mm
Weight : 1,4 kg
Turntable Mat: Rubber
Diameter ; 303 mm
Weight : 550 g
Start-up Time: within one
revolution
Speed Deviation/Drift:
Unmeasurable (with quartz lock0
Wow and Flutter: 0,008% (WRMS/FG
direct); 0,03% (WRMS, after center search)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: better
than 78 dB (DIN-B)
Inertia Momant: 380 kg/cm²
Power Requirements: 100, 120,
120/220-240, 220 or 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption: 23 W
Dimensions (W x H x D): 546 x
230 x 421 mm (21-1/2" x 9-1/16" x 16-9/16")
Weight: 20 kg (44 lb 1 oz)
Tonearm Section
Type: Static Balance, straight
arm pipe
- Oil -damping and exchangeable arm pipe
Total Arm length: 305 mm
Effective Arm Length: 237 mm
Effective Arm Weight: 14 g
(without cartridge)
Tracking Force Adjustment Range:
0 - 3 g
Allowable Cartridge Weight: 4 -
11 g
Cartridge Change principle: by
exchanging pipes (chuck joint principle)
Offset Angle: 21° 30'
Overhang: 15 mm
Tracking Error: +2,5° to -1°
Arm Lifter: Oil-Damped