Description
Micro Seiki BL 101L turntable. Nagaoka MP 110. Exclusive version. Fully revitalized.
Micro Seiki was founded in 1961 by Kosaku Komiya as a precision engineering company. Initially, it made mechanical components for watches and measuring instruments, and later in 1968 it specialized in turntable production. The company was successful in both Japan and abroad. In Europe it established its position of a luxury brand. The first turntable launched around 1973 was the MR-711 equipped with a direct drive. However, it is the SZ 1T model from 1984 that has become the flagship product. In 1986, the SX 555 FVW turntable was recognized as a reference model by the industry magazine Stereoplay.
The company designed and manufactured all Luxman turntables, as well as produced for brands like: ADC, Denon, Sharp, Toshiba, Hitachi, Sanyo, Sansui, Kenwood, Telefunken, SABA and H. H. Scott. Many devices were also created for brands such as: Quelle, Neckermann and RadioShack. Micro Seiki was a market leader in the research and development of drives and tonearms, but it was also probably the all-time biggest producer of turntables. It never expanded to other audio equipment production.
The Micro Seiki BL-101L turntable is an exceptional example of Japanese audio engineering from the early 1980s, prized for its precise craftsmanship and excellent technical specifications. The 305 mm diameter platter is made from special aluminum and boasts a moment of inertia of 72 kg/cm2, ensuring rotational stability and minimal vibration during playback. The solid 22 kg construction rests on a stable wooden enclosure that not only gives it an elegant appearance but also effectively dampens unwanted resonances. The BL-101L model is designed for the installation of tonearms from the A-1200 series, allowing the user to customize and adjust the equipment to their personal listening preferences. The Micro Seiki BL-101L combines classic design with advanced technical solutions, offering unmatched sound quality and reliability over many years of use.
The enclosure has been completely revitalized, made from rosewood. The wood finish is Chinese oil produced from natural oils and natural turpentine-based beeswax. All metal and wooden components, both externally and internally, have been cleaned and painted using the automotive wet painting technique. The device has been fully reviewed and serviced. The turntable is equipped with new aluminum feet.
Collector’s set. The device is in perfect condition. Record clamp included.
The device has been fully reviewed and serviced.
– the platter has been mechanically polished, which gave it a brand new look
– cleaning and calibration of the tonearm
– new power cable and new signal, braided cables
– the cover has been polished, which gave it a brand new look
– verification of the anti-skating mechanism
– the enclosure is made of rosewood, the wood finish is Chinese oil produced from natural oils and natural turpentine-based beeswax
– diagnosis of the tonearm wiring condition
– cleaning and lubrication of the mechanical components
– the cover hinges have been cleaned and powder-coated, which gave them a brand new look
– cleaning of circuit boards and removal of cold solder joints
– repair of the motor
– replacement of slide bearings
– repair of shaft bearings
– lubrication and polishing of the shaft
– replacement of all electronic capacitors
– speed and strobe adjustment according to the service manual
– replacement of screws
– white and black slipmats included in the set
Technical data:
– Nagaoka MP 110 cartridge (MM cartridge) professionally calibrated with the turntable
– Servo DC brushless motor, four-pole
– belt drive
– platter – pressure cast aluminum, 305 mm, 3.7 kg
– speed – 33 or 45 rpm
– speed adjustment range – +- 6%
– signal-to-noise ratio – 60 dB
– wow and flutter – 0.025% WRMS
– power supply – 230V
– weight – 22 kg
– dimensions – 57 cm width, 47 cm depth, 22 cm height
– year of production – 1982
Cartridge technical data:
– cartridge type – MM
– output voltage – 5.0 mV – 5 cm/s
– frequency range – 20 – 25,000 Hz
– channel separation – 23 dB – 1 kHz
– channel balance – 1.5 dB
– resistance – 47 kOhm
– needle type – elliptical (0.4 x 0.7 mm)
– needle material – diamond (composite)
– recommended tracking force – 1.5 – 2.0 g
– cartridge weight – 6.5 g