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Specifications - JBE 3001-8001

Plinth: Acrylic platter supplied in either clear, black or black with anodised aluminium top finish. 
 
Size: Available in two sizes  standard: 17 1/8in by 13 1/8in. Upgrade: 19 1/2in by 14 1/2in to accommodate Dynavector DV505 tonearm
 
Platter: Two options... Black acrylic platter with six machined and balanced outer aluminium discs with foam pads on top. 1.9kgs. Optional solid aluminium platter with rubber mat and rim-strobe
 
Motor: Matsushita 24-slot, 8-pole stator electronic control
Wow and flutter: 45507, better than 43dB unweighted, better than 63dB weighted
 
Tonearm: Three standard recommended arms... SME 3009 SII, Formula 4 PLS4/D or Onlife Ultimo DV505
 
Suspension: Micro Seiki Microsorber adjustable feet. Manufactured by a company called Micro Seki. See Buyer's Guide.
 
Control unit: Off-deck control unit 

Specifications - JBE Series 3

Plinth: Solid slate of north Wales origin, still available in the two sizes. I think the acrylic black and clear versions remained available, but can't confirm that.
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Platter: Black acrylic platter with six machined and balanced outer aluminium discs with foam pads on top. 1.9kgs. I don't think the more conventional platter was ever an option on the Series 3.
  • Home
    • About me
  • HISTORY
    • Specifications
  • MODELS
    • JBE Series 3
    • JBE 3001
    • JBE 4001
    • JBE 5001
    • JBE 6001
    • JBE 7001
    • FP2001
    • Direct Designs
    • AEL
    • Environmental Sound
  • BUYING
  • MANUALS/PRESS