Better than belt. Better than direct.
What's better than
belt and direct drive? The best of both in one turntable. The specs of direct
drive with the acoustic and mechanical isolation of a belt drive. Until now,
unheard of. But now you can hear it all on Philips exclusive new Direct Control
turntables.
Philips'
exclusive Direct Control
electronic drive system
In all Philips
Direct Control turntables a mini-computer at the driving disc constantly checks
and re-checks the platter speed. Instantly correcting for any variations in
line voltage, frequency, pressure on the platter, temperature - even belt
slippage. That's how all Philips Direct Control turntables keep the speed
constant and accurate.
Direct Control
Free-Floating Subchassis.
Specially designed
to give Philips Direct Control turntables superb acoustic and mechanical
isolation. To cushion the platter, the tonearm - and protect your valuable
records - from unexpected jolts, shocks and knocks. And to keep the rumble
remarkably low.
Direct Control -
Total Turntable Design
But Philips doesn't
stop there. For us Direct Control is more than an exclusive new drive and
suspension system - it's a completely new concept in total turntable design.
Direct Control is specially designed straight, low mass, tubular aluminum
tonearms, with very low friction bearings. To track even your most warped
records accurately.
Direct Control
Electronic Features.
Direct Control means
reliable electronic touch switches for silent, vibration-free operation.
Accurate electronic pitch controls. Digital and LED indicators to monitor
platter speed and identify functions. And photo-electronic sensor to initiate
the automatic tonearm return.
Direct Control
Record protection
Philips even built
in an accurate stylus pressure gauge, to keep the pressure off your valuable
record collection. Nobody ever thought of that before. But philips thinks of
everything.
Philips turntable
models:
AF-977, AF-877,
AF-867, AF-777, AF-677