Stereo Players "Radiotekhnika": An Overview Of The "Radiotekhnika 001" And EP-101 Models. How Do I Connect Turntables?

2024 Author: Beatrice Philips | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-01-18 12:09

Currently, digital technologies for storing and reproducing information, including sound, have become widespread. But turntables are still popular today. This article will focus on the Radiotechnika stereo players, their distinctive features, as well as how to connect and configure an electric player.

Peculiarities

The "Radiotekhnika" stereo player, like any device, has its own advantages and disadvantages. The advantages of this electrical engineering include the following.

• Attractive appearance … The rectangular body is made of wood (first models) or metal with plastic inserts. Severity of forms, classic style are appreciated at all times.
• excellent quality sound reproduction.
• Ease of operation and service.
• Long service life .

The disadvantages of this line of players, perhaps, can only be attributed to the fact that they are considered obsolete.

Model overview

For greater clarity, the technical characteristics of the models are summarized in a small table

Indicators	001	EP-101	301-stereo	Aria-102
Power consumption, W	45	25	50	10
Vinyl rotation speed, rpm	33, 33; 45, 11	33, 33; 45, 11	33, 33; 45, 11; 78	33, 33; 45, 11
Dimensions, cm	48*35*18	43*33, 5*16, 5	43*33, 5*16, 0	43*33, 5*13, 5
Net weight, kg	12, 5	10, 0	21	7, 5
Detonation coefficient,%	No more than 0, 1	No more than 0, 15	No more than 1, 5	No more than 0, 15
Working frequency range, Hz	31, 5 – 18000	31, 5 – 16000	80 – 12500	20 – 20000

As you can see from the given data, models differ slightly from each other . The range of reproducible frequencies varies within small limits - the maximum is from 20 to 20,000 Hz for the

How to connect?

How do I set up my turntable to work properly? The sequence of actions when you turn on the device for the first time is as follows.

• The first step is to select the location of the device . The requirements are as follows - a flat horizontal plane away from electrical appliances that can create interference.
• Next comes turntable assembly process (if you have already assembled it, you can skip this step). Unpack all accessories. Place the body of the device in the desired location. Fasten the cover and test it at a 45 degree angle. If it starts to fall, tighten the hinge screws. Then connect all the elements according to the device diagram.
• If you need speakers or other amplifiers, connect them too .
• Plug the power cord into a power outlet electrical network.
• Place the vinyl record on the circle . Set the required rotational speed of the record.
• Turn on the player .
• Remove the needle clamp from the safety catch . Place the needle in the desired groove. The microlift lever must be in the down position.

Finally, a few tips for handling your turntable. It should be noted that extra care should be taken when handling the pickup.

Do not touch it with your fingers, after playing the record, return the needle clamp fuse to its original position

Keep children and pets away from this product. Use only clean and undamaged phonograph records. Remember to regularly clean and lubricate the parts. Take good care of your technique, and then it will delight you for a long time.