A look at my Sony PS-LX3 turntable

As promised in my "How to buy a turntable" video, here's a closer look at my Sony PS-LX3. Sony turntables are the sleepers of the vintage turntable world - they don't get quite as much attention as some other brands, despite Sony being one of the leaders in turntable and tonearm design in the 70's and 80's. Consequently you can get excellent models like the PS-LX3 for an extremely low price, even in great condition.
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[@vibingwithvinyl]

I used to have a PS-LX3, before that I had a PS-LX22. Both were very good tables. I even ran a Shure V15 III on the LX3 and it worked like magic.

[@georgedoughly6344]

I picked up a Sony PS-X5 Fully Automatic, Direct Drive Turntable a couple days ago and I Love it! It is in Mint Condition!

[@johnabalos1455]

I’ve noticed the tonearm comes down just a little fast, I have an old Sony PS 3300 semi automatic that i added some damping fluid to the tonearm raiser shaft, now the tonearm comes down super smooth into the record start groove , before it wound shift or slip into it.

[@lkronquist]

I have a Sony PS-LX2 that still works great. I'm the original owner, and despite its age it doesn't really have a ton of miles on it. I like the fact that it's direct drive.

[@vikingraiders4138]

I've got a Technics LS-L1 linear turntable from 1984. It's in mint condition and it plays beautifully.

[@mark902]

i really like old sony stuff. i used to have a ps-lx2. even though it was almost bottom of the line, it still had a quartz locked direct drive motor, and standard headshell. it was a great, solid record player. then i moved on to a ps-x600, with the biotracer arm. then on to a ps-x555es, with the linear tracking biotracer arm. i even have one of the sony moving coil cartridges; the mc-xl3. great stuff.

[@mexabot]

I just picked this table up in complete, like new condition at VV for 22.00 Canadian. I am listening to it now as I watch this video. Great sound plugged into my 1981 Sansui system. Thanks for the reveiw!

[@RetroView66]

This era of Sony is where they perfected a lot of TT tech (like my Biotracers). Companies will never have that kind of budget for R&D anymore for turntables and Sony made some of the greatest at the end of the vinyl era.

[@RetroView66]

I have three Biotracers and am in awe of them. Somehow they sold a new gen on cheap belt-driven TT.

[@VIDSTORAGE]

The specs on the old direct drives were great ..If you look at new ones like Audio Technica Direct Drive that looks like a Technics 1200 ,the wow and flutter is .2%,the deviation is not listed and other new tables cannot even get under .0 unless you pay over 1000k like VPI and the specs get much better . I have a Sansui SR 525 DD Manual Table .03% W and F and it has no inner grove distortion when it plays..It tracks very accurately with a rare Precept 220 Cartridge made by Audio Technica in the 1980s and a Grado Gold . It is over 40 years old now.

[@blackfalcon4143]

Great video! Very informative and good camera work.

[@421CentralIowa]

Thanks again for another thorough video about yet another area where we randomly have identical interest.

[@slapandtick1e]

i wish i could double like this video. i have had ps-lx1, ps lx-2 and i still own two ps lx-3s. all good turntables and super under the radar. i heard the ulm arm they used has similar design to super expensive SME tone arms.

[@rickster4u2007]

You have a wonderful turntable. Looks in excellent condition. Have fun with it.

[@yourbiglebowski]

Those ‘record guides’ allow you to put on a record and never mis the middle hole in the record: it even works when putting a record on by using only one hand. So their very useful.

[@npartridge12]

Great video, one of the best I’ve seen on vintage turntables, most informative. I am a little biased though as I still hav3 my PSLX4 from 1981 and it still runs like a dream. Even though I also have a good modern Project deck, which does play well, I still think my old Sony PSLX4 beats it hands down for speed stability and robust design, after all it’s now a 37 year old turntable and still working great. I wonder how many of today’s turntables will still be running in another 37 years time, not so many I would guess. I also still have my original 1980 Sony STRVX2L from 1979 is also still running and I’ve had other amps that died within 10 years and the old Sony workhorse is still going after almost 40 years! They knew how to build hi-fi to last in those days.

[@slapandtick1e]

ULM arm is awesome. sounds amazing with shure m91ed.

[@ryanfoley8035]

Recently I picked up the ps-lx2 along with matching Sony receiver tuner cassette deck speakers cabinet everything

[@sandergrootjes]

Nice informative video! I recently bought a WEGA P555 for 40 euros in very good condition, which btw is a rebranded LX-3. I installed my Shure V15 iv, with Jico hyper elliptical stylus and the sound is very good. it is a very quiet turntable and the auto function is very handy. I like it a lot!

[@djnewfie]

I have one of these found up in bulk garbage its mint and works perfect i got a ps t33 also in the same pile.

[@Zockopa]

If Sony would have based their new turntable PS-HX500 on the old LX3 or LX5 they would own the market by now.

[@sharkey1802]

Based on this and your other videos I've just bought a second hand ps-lx5. Except for a good clean of the chassis and tonearm it needed nothing to run smoothly. I think it even has its original stylus installed which looks fine so it must not have made a lot of miles the past 38 years. I'm very happy with it and wanted to thank you because your videos gave me the confidence to buy a second hand ps-lx.

[@ModernClassic]

Awesome, glad it's working well for you! These are really bulletproof turntables in my experience.

[@ethanoreilly2002]

I recently bought a Sony PS-LX4 for just £7! Of course at that price there had to be a complication, only issue with it was the the stylus being broken, got a replacement easily enough and it sounds really good! I believe the only variation from your model is mine is Semi-Automatic

[@MacVeneti]

Love the looks but prefer "S" shaped tonarm but the tendency of new ones are the str8 tonsrms (U turn, Project, Rega) Love to hear your views about the difference between said tonearms

[@georgedoughly6344]

Very nice vintage Sony Turntable👍

[@bobbymalta73]

Thks for Sharing!

[@meyerschwartz5475]

Excellent review! Is the sony ps-lx33 better / newer than the sony ps-lx3?

[@AdwareWatch1]

I have an LX3. In all honesty, it's a good sounding table. The Servo lock is incredibly accurate in maintaining the proper platter speed, and it's just a generally nice feeling automatic table. I have an Ortofon Omega cartridge mounted on the tonearm

[@kdnaidu]

Hey! I just found an LX3 in a thrift store, do i need to buy a pre-amp to get it to work or can i just plug it directly into my speakers?

[@moo-ed1us]

@@kdnaidu I'm thinking of getting this model, I'm curious to know if you ever found the answer to this question?

[@mexabot]

@@moo-ed1us You need a preamp or an older tuner with phono jacks on the back (basically a built in preamp). You cannot simply plug this table into a speaker.

[@johncamacho1781]

saw your video now got to have one

[@phillipmaxwell6882]

I have a sony psx 60 and its mint and works like a champ!

[@isabeladesa649]

I just bought one of these in excellent condition, with all the bits and pieces, for 35 euros! a great find, but now I'm lost regarding the rest of the setup. do i need a pre-amp for it? and a receiver? plus should i go for vintage speakers or modern ones will work fine if i have the receiver? any advice is welcome!

[@F3udF1st]

With the tonearm bearings not aligned perpendicularly with the cartridge it will skew the vertical angle of the stylus. You need to keep the arm completely level with the plinth, and hope your records aren't warped. Won't affect performance that much though, and SONY saved a few pennies making a cheaper mold for the tonearm assembly.

[@StuntmanMark64]

I'm thinking about getting a Sony ps-x50. Any thoughts?

[@lemonlimestiv]

Wow I can't believe you're an MBV fan! I knew you were cool but didn't know you were THAT cool!😎🔊🎵🎸🎶🎸🎵🎸🎶🎸🎵🕪

[@ccateni28]

The ps-lx300usb is awesome too.

[@markbrookhart6919]

I have one of these (complete) and it is a great turntable.

[@kdnaidu]

Hey! I just found an LX3 in a thrift store, do i need to buy a pre-amp to get it to work or can i just plug it directly into my speakers?

[@Heavyrocker582007]

Yes.

[@jacobcox9220]

hey i own one of these record players and everything is completely functional about it except that it is putting little to no sound when its hooked up, most likely something with the pre amp. I was wondering if you had any advice to fix something like this because i dont have much experience with broken turntables and id really love to get it working again

[@MrSputtel]

Thanks a lot for making me aware of this turntable. It has pretty much all the features I want while being a lot cheaper than a Denon turntable with the same features. But I have to say, that those removable plastic stoppers aren't actually useless. When I put on an LP, I put it against those stoppers. This way it's much easier to put on the record on the turntable...well at least for clumsy me. The only thing that'd make it perfect, is if it would automatically select the correct speed. But that's a minor point

[@ModernClassic]

The longer I've had it, the more I've thought those plastic stoppers were more useful than I initially thought. I do wish they had rubber bumpers, though, and I may add that to them myself if there's clearance (I can't remember how much there is at the moment).

[@rufus5208]

Beautiful. Chef kiss muah. What song did you play at the end? It was muah (Chef kiss)

[@MrVadzzz]

Hello, what cartridge and stylus are those? Can the stock cartridge XL150 be replaced with a different one, please? Can I use ellyptical stylus instead of the stock conical one?

[@vesoulful]

My buddy has the same TT when you push start the automatic works but when the servo lock light comes a loud clicking sound comes on I seen it's a gear under the platter any tips?

[@1vigilanteYcritico09]

Hi, i just bought that ps lx3, and may i ask if there is any adjustment that can be done with the way the tone arm ejects? Because when i play 45's it will not complete the song and it will cut/eject like after 80%percent only of the track..any help would greatly appreciated. Thanks

[@stephengustavson4054]

See this video is from six years ago. In case you’re still checking, the sensor tower light recently went out, bummer especially as I’ve had this unit since new. Is this a bulb replacement or does the entire part need replacement? Also with an LP, the needle doesn’t quite hit the record and then the cartridge body drags on it, any suggestions?

[@Lentoni]

Help! I have a Sony PS-LX1. I attempted to remove the stylus and it was difficult. It finally snapped off- the plastic 'housing' of the stylus broke in two. It looks like the inside of the cartridge (where the stylus housing snaps in) is clean. Will/should a replacement cartridge go in without a problem? Any thoughts/suggestions will be appreciated. Thank you.

[@breakingrain9660]

I have that but I’m sure I need speakers for it or have to clean it

[@chrisplatz3128]

I picked one up on ebay about 5 years ago after watching your video . I've had a problem with the arm stopping midway to the record . I could press the power switch off then on and it would continue to the record . Recently it's stopped working all together . Any idea what the problem could be or if my local repair guy could fix it without much problem or more cost than it's worth ?

[@niladrimukherjee2098]

I have a Sony Lx Ps1 turntable and the cartridge needs replacement but I don't how to remove the cartridge from the tonearm. Can you help me please ?

Cool turntable.

[@kjaxky]

any info on PS-T33 from Sony it's vintage direct drive

[@datavomit]

I stole my parents ps-lx5.. never needed another turntable.. and I just finally found the record guides that have been missing since I can remember

[@medardoellamil3502]

Hello i just bought a sony ps-lx3. (same with you). I connected to my ampli but no sounds. Pls help. Thanks

[@marcelwolf9500]

Great video, was lucky to pick one of these up and I love it. The only problem is the needle gets trapped in a loop unless I put a penny on the head shell. Any ideas what it could be?

[@simonepozzoli]

Have you adjusted the tracking force? You can do it rotating the counterweight at the end of the arm. I suggest you this guide which is really complete kzbin.info/www/bejne/jX6Qknx6rMulnsU. Remember the ideal tracking force depends on the stylus you have mounted

[@niladrimukherjee2098]

I have a PS-LX 1 from the 1st owner in 2008. Would aooreciate your comments on this turntable please.

[@jwilliams3835]

How do I change the needle? I have the same player

[@navienta]

one of the most durable turntables have been using the pslx5 for years

[@cemalaybar7656]

İts have got an stereo inside or you connect it the amphitheater

[@kylewells2942]

Sony PS-LX3 or Kenwood KD-4100R. Which one is better?

[@soundofmusic94]

I have a question, how can I know if a headshell it's compatible with this turntable? PS-LX3? can I buy any hifi headshell? Sorry for my ignorance

[@iSynthh]

is the sony ps-333 better or worse than this?

[@RyanHaglerGM]

Couldn't help but notice your phone at the bottom center of the frame for the outro. Does the new camera you got allow remote display/operation through the phone? If so that's pretty awesome.

[@ModernClassic]

It does, yes. It's really, really handy for shooting videos. It's the Panasonic Lumix G7, but I believe all Panasonic Lumix cameras support the same app. Works very well.

[@RyanHaglerGM]

Modern Classic wow, thats really cool, and I bet it comes in quite handy. Just found your channel today and I enjoy your wealth of knowledge, great job!

[@cornelisemail6070]

Great sony, but is this phone output or aux?

[@blackwetdog]

Just bought a PS-LX4, what's the difference to this one?

[@slapandtick1e]

yesssss mbv

[@slapandtick1e]

this my daily driver. turntable is badass, only payed 12 dollars for it. actually have 2, the other i found in a dumpster.

[@AKhan360]

I just got the PS-LX4 for $75. came out in 1982, but only difference from yours is the lx4 is semi-automatic. Came with Shure m70b cartridge and going to be replacing stylus with a n70ej stylus.

[@ModernClassic]

Congrats, these are great turntables!

[@fuckinellitsraymo]

Iiving the dream

[@coolduder1001]

I'm getting a PS-T33

[@kjaxky]

since you've made this video Sony has some new turntables on the market, manual the on I've seen in thier official video, I always felt that manual was low end. what are your thoughts on the laser disc style and the cd grip flamingo hang on the wall style dual side track select, remote control Sony turntables from 80s to early 90s?

[@Heavyrocker582007]

M

[@Heavyrocker582007]

Manual turntables are not low end

[@musicman8270]

Oh, and that is a rebadged Technics direct drive, they made them for several companies, like Radio Shack, etc. The headshell is a P-mount, I know because I have one. The main difference in yours is the cartridge has a shell, most have the cartridge plug directly into the arm.

[@ModernClassic]

The motor may or may not be made by Matsushita; I don't know, but I would doubt it. Feel free to prove me wrong but I've never seen Matsushita written on any of the internal parts. Matsushita is a general parts maker in Japan, though; Technics is a brand name, not a manufacturer, so it wouldn't be all that surprising to see their parts turn up in a variety of turntables. None of the rest of the turntable is made by Matsushita, though. The tonearm design and manufacturing process, for example, were actually patented by Sony.

[@musicman8270]

@@ModernClassic The whole thing is Matsushita. A few differences, but the plinth is almost identical to my technics. Sony , like most large companies farms out stuff they want but do not care to spend millions on re-inventing when paying license fees will get the job done. Pretty much all of the direct drive of the time were technics. Except maybe Denon. And the funniest thing is badge engineering fools almost everybody unless its pointed out. Then it becomes obvious. I have a 2,000 B&W subwoofer, really a Sunfire. Common industry practice. Spend millions re-inventing the wheel. Or pay a fee. A no brainer really

[@ModernClassic]

I mean, I'm just not sure what you're basing your opinion on other than an overall visual similarity. But many turntables had a similar visual design in the late 70's/early 80's. There's nothing that I see anywhere that indicates that really any part of this turntable was made by Matsushita, and I'm reasonably familiar with Technics models of that era. Which specific Technics model do you think the PS-LX3 is based on?

[@rickc661]

Yep, most of the 'old school' companies had excel designs back in the pre CD day.... wonder why one of them doesn't just reproduce copy of their design from then - Pioneer still exists, reproduce the 117 full auto for example. Or this Sony. I'd think they would sell at less than $ 500.

[@paulshanta8010]

Hi :) thanks for your very informative video! I recently purchased this turntable but wish to update the cartridge. Is there one that you would recommend apart from the standard and what would be the tracking force and tone arm balance? I've read that this model has a very light tone arm and as such a heavy cartridge could damage records? I'm new to this and just wish to have quality sound but it is a second hand buy so wish to replace the cartridge in-case its too old. - thanks in advance :)

[@ModernClassic]

You need a high compliance stylus. The actual tracking force will depend on the stylus; I have an ADC XLM Mk. II and I have it set at 1.5 grams, which is the maximum for that stylus (but within spec; I had a reason for maxing it out but don't remember what it was right now). XLM's are not easy to find anymore and I can't even find the email confirmation for where I got mine, but other popular choices without breaking the bank are the Ortofon 2M Red or OM10, or the Shure M97xe. Also get yourself a cheap tracking force gauge on Ebay; there's no need to spend $100 when the $10 Chinese ones work fine. Use the manual to set up the tonearm - you can find the PSLX5 manual here (same turntable, just has quartz drive but tonearm/setup are the same): www.vinylengine.com/library/sony/ps-lx5.shtml

[@paulshanta8010]

Thanking you for such a quick and excellent response! My headshell appears different to the one that is featured on your video as such I'm not sure if the stylus's you mentioned will fit. My one is as per this link hifivintage.eu/en/entrainement-direct/389-sony-ps-lx3.html with this type of headshell can you recommend a good quality stylus? Apologies for all the questions in advance. I have just purchase a tracking force gauge too thanks!

[@ModernClassic]

I've seen that integrated cartridge/headshell; I'm not sure if that was just a lower-cost option or what. With that, you're basically limited to what's available rather than having much choice. There's this: www.turntableneedles.com/ND-150G-Type-Stylus-for-Sony-XL-150G-Cartridge--our-Needle-7832_p_1488.html And then there seems like an even cheaper one on Ebay, and probably the same Ebay model on several other sites. I'm not sure how good these are; probably "fine" but would basically sound like what you have now, just back to being new instead of potentially worn out. You could still look for the upgraded headshell somewhere; I got mine on organdonorparts.com, but they seem to be sold out right now. Ebay has them, though. The model # is SH-151. Obviously that's starting to get expensive if you replace the headshell for ~$50 and cartridge for ~$100. The stylus for your current headshell is about $25.

[@buda1604]

Hi, I have this turntable too but with original headshell where you can't change the cartridge. I would like to buy one like yours but I don't know the model. Can you please tell me which headshell is that?

[@elgapol]

To my best knowledge it's SH-151 headshell.

[@j.vangelderen2569]

Would you recommend buying a vintage turntable in mint condition over the modern Ones? Cause I want to buy one but can’t decide

[@georgedoughly8682]

Yes! Definitely go with a vintage turntable. They are much better than modern turntables.

[@gfresh007]

Modern Classic...do you have your turntable hooked up to a pre amp or a stereo with a built in pre amp?

[@ModernClassic]

You're looking at an old video and my setup is not the same as it was then. I don't remember what I was using at the time; sometimes a separate preamp, sometimes a receiver with a built-in preamp. Right now I have two turntables and each is hooked up differently.

[@gfresh007]

Can you tell me what needle type and model number you use for your PS-LX3?

[@johncamacho1781]

got a near mint one owner LX2 yesterday locally , $90 comes with the original 45 adapter, 2 record guides and good original sony cart and stylus but platter has some oxidation, any idea how to clean it?

[@ModernClassic]

It probably depends on how bad it is. I haven't ever had to do it to a turntable platter, but if it was just a little corrosion I'd probably try some metal polish (like Brasso) first to see if it'd just buff out. If that doesn't work, there are a lot of acid-based products designed to get oxidation off of metal. Some people like automotive wheel cleaner, but that's probably one of the strongest things you could buy. I'd go to your local Home Depot and look in their solvent section to see what kind of metal cleaners they have, but I'd probably try Brasso or something like it first.

[@johncamacho1781]

ok, will try brasso on it i was lucky to find a near mint LX2 near me thanks for your help

[@edonwheels]

I bought one second. How to connect to an amplifier because there is a thin wire to the left, it must also be connected, if so where? And the light sensor system does not work. This means that it is also broken? furthermore he does it but I get no sound, unfortunately. What am I doing wrong? As soon as possible to answer this question.

[@ModernClassic]

The thin wire is a ground wire. If you have an amp that accepts phono input, it'll have a ground wire terminal. If you don't, then you need a phono preamp. The phono preamp will have the terminal. I'm guessing you are connecting to a standard line level input, since that would also give you no sound - you probably need a phono preamp for your setup. As for the light sensor, correct, the turntable won't work properly without it, although it might work to some degree (I've never actually tested it), but the automatic functions rely on that. It may work manually or semi-manually, though; I can't say for sure.

[@JuanDiaz-qj6bj]

Hey not sure if you're still replying since it's an old video but I recently purchased a Sony PS LX3 and I was wondering if there's a way to manually set the needle on a record instead of using the automatic function? Any help is much appreciated:)

[@ModernClassic]

Just press the cue button, let it move the arm over, then press the cue button again and put it down yourself. There's no way to fully manually start the record or move the arm.

[@simonepozzoli]

Don't know if you still need it, but I might know a hack. You could remove the platter, make a half turn of the white gear to unlock the arm lift, remove the metal part which is responsible for autoreturn. Mount the platter again and the turntable should be fully manual. You can start and stop it by pressing the power button, but the autoreturn won't work. I didn't do it myself, but I'm 95% confident it will work. I had to do a lot of fixes on mine and I think now I know it well

[@drpcsarkar1545]

Wow!!!!!

[@JoeyM1991]

My sister is picking one of these up for free. I hope it works :)

[@HighschoolDxD67]

I have a Sony PS-X600

[@harshnemesis]

I have seen a suitcase record player in Urban Outfitters looks so vintage

[@terminalglimmer]

M B V!!!!

[@bootasinghwarring1109]

Very nice sir Sir one record Plyar give me Thanks

[@vinylcity1599]

I have a modern Sony TT, but it isn't anywhere near the quality of this one! It's a basic USB TT, but it sounds great with a audio technica 0.6 mil stylus, and it's "decently safe on records! I'd swap it out for yours any day!

[@julianwest4030]

Yeah! He knows about Shoegaze!

[@terrencechitty9205]

I found that turntable brand New for a hundred bucks .

[@ModernClassic]

Nice!

[@rufus5208]

Noice!

[@lovelee9315]

I paid 30 for a ps320

[@musicman8270]

First rule of audio... Never call an ordinary substance by its name. "Plastic" is bulk compound, etc. Paper or cardboard cones for speakers are "fiber", and so on.

[@ModernClassic]

There are many different types of what you'd call "plastic". The plastic in a 787 and the plastic in your Bic pen aren't the same thing.

[@pulezanpulezan4918]

So typical of Sony. Every single connector has to be proprietary and impossible to replace... It is good but it's no Technics 1600 Mk2.

[@Zockopa]

The LX series of turntables were consumer class products mostly sold with complete Sony systems. They were also rather cheap. The top model of the series, the LX5, was listed around 200USD, thats half the price of a new SL1600MK2. So yeah,for double the money you can expect better quality. Anyway,the main issiue today is the low mass tonearm,which makes the number of cartridges that will work optimal rather small. And imho the best solution is,as seen here, a old upper class MM. Cartridges that wont show to their full potential in SL1600MK2 btw.,because they were not intended for medium mass arms.

[@jeremiahcarter4368]

sounds awful

[@ModernClassic]

Thanks for your insight.

[@coltlowe1121]

Your better off buying a new turntable. You get what you pay for

[@ModernClassic]

You actually aren't. You have to spend a lot more money to get a turntable of the same quality of even a mid-range turntable of 30 or 40 years ago.

[@jhallo7740]

Colt Lowe My sony ps fl 5 of 1981 beats my technics sl 1210mk2 in terms of sound quality and ease of use...The technics is sold with no regrets😉

[@peterregorsek1504]

No you are not. New direct-drive turntables are all made in China and you can have luck or get one with serious flaws. Those which are made in the west like Rega, Thorens, Dual, Pro-ject, U-turn, are technically inferior to this one, only mechanical solutions, no high-tech know-how inside. They are basically in the sixties in terms of technology but you will pay for them some money.

[@kjaxky]

you don't understand economics even a $700 new turntable is selling for less than one that originally sold for $500 in 1981, you'd have to convert to today's dollar to understand that to buy what was $500 in 1981 you'd have to spend $3,000 most of today's are crap made to capitalise on a trend same applies to tv antennas. not a single high end turntable or cutting edge from the 80s has been duplicated in the last 10 years. he explained the differences between when companies spent billions in today's dollars on R&D and what today you're getting from companies that don't spend anything on R&D. as the big MFG's did in the late 90s before they stopped making turntables altogether. I'd rather have a top rated Sony or Dennon or Onkyo of yesteryear, how hard is it to use a screwdriver apply greese, clean polish, a actual metal or wood turntable change a cartridge? slight elbow grease and you've got one of the best ever made z for less than today's new garbage MDF or plastic units. Some things new are better (televisions, cd players) but not in the turntable or phonograph amp or preamp dept.

[@robertkeefer7791]

My Pioneer PL-518 is a killer turntable. Still sounds awesome.