The JVC JL-B31 (also sold as the Victor JL-B31 in Japan) is a classic, high-end direct-drive manual turntable released in 1974. Known for its heavy, robust build quality and beautiful wood-grain aesthetics, it represents the golden era of Japanese hi-fi engineering.
Key Technical Specifications
Drive System: Direct drive
Operation: Fully manual
Speeds: 33-1/3 and 45 RPM with independent pitch adjustments
Original Cartridge: Factory models typically carried the JVC MD-1016 cartridge with a DT-33S spherical diamond stylus.
