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The Sony PS-2510 was conceived as a thoroughly Japanese turntable, a direct expression of a design philosophy which, between the 1970s and 1980s, was clearly ahead of its time compared to the European tradition. At that time, whilst Europe remained firmly anchored to belt-drive systems due to technical and cultural convention, Japan had already taken a decisive step forward and, when it came to high-quality turntables, the reference was almost inevitably to direct-drive models. All turntables of a certain calibre from those years were, in fact, electronically controlled, and this model was no exception, fitting squarely within that pioneering vision.
The Sony PS-2510 was presented as a professional-grade stereo turntable, featuring technical solutions of the highest order for the time. The advanced servo-controlled direct-drive system eliminated the vibrations and noise normally transmitted from the motor to the turntable platter, ensuring stable and constant rotation. The motor speed was not affected by the AC mains frequency, as the independent servo system precisely controlled the AC drive motor. The speed was detected by a sensor that constantly communicated with the control electronics, enabling levels of precision that were considered the benchmark at the time.
The 1.5 kg die-cast aluminium alloy platter was carefully balanced, and the resulting moment of inertia provided a particularly effective flywheel effect, contributing significantly to rotational stability and the overall quality of the design.
The newly designed PUA-113 static-balance tonearm was developed to deliver high performance with high-compliance cartridges. This precision tonearm incorporated a direct-reading gauge for stylus tracking force, an easily adjustable anti-skating compensator and a lateral balancer, solutions that reflected a design attentive to both technical and functional aspects.
The model on sale is fitted with the original Sony shell and a Sony XL-15 cartridge with a new stylus, elements that complete and enhance the historical coherence of the whole.
Aesthetically, the turntable is in good condition. A few imperfections here and there are to be expected for a device approaching half a century in age and are part of the natural patina of time. The overall condition is clearly visible and can be assessed directly from the photographs, which clearly convey the history and authenticity of this collector’s item.
Collector’s item, refurbished.
