Dr. Feickert Analogue Woodpecker vs Luxman PD-151 MkII

Side-by-side specifications and a plain-English account of the recorded differences. Full profiles: Dr. Feickert Analogue Woodpecker · Luxman PD-151 MkII.

Comparison of Dr. Feickert Analogue Woodpecker and Luxman PD-151 MkII
Specification Dr. Feickert Analogue
Woodpecker
Luxman
PD-151 MkII
PriceHighlighted difference. $5,500$5,695
CategoryHigh-endHigh-end
Statuscurrentcurrent
Years2011–present2022–present
Drivebelt drivebelt drive
Speeds33/45/78 rpm33/45/78 rpm
Operationmanualmanual
Cartridge suppliedsold baresold bare
Phono stageNoNo
USB outputNoNo
BluetoothNoNo
PlatterPOM/aluminium sandwichaluminium die-cast
Tonearmsold bareLTA-710 knife-edge
Wow & flutter

Practical differences

Highlighted cells show a lower reference price, support for more listed speeds, or the presence of a convenience feature. They are not an overall score.

On price alone the Dr. Feickert Analogue Woodpecker costs less, coming in $195 (about 4%) below the Luxman PD-151 MkII.

Both are belt-drive, so that part of the experience should feel similar on either deck: a motor that's mechanically isolated from the platter by an elastic belt, which is the usual route to a quieter noise floor — the default choice across most of hi-fi.

Bottom line: $195 separates these reference prices. That difference is factual; this specification comparison does not assign an overall winner.

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Retailers selling Luxman PD-151 MkII
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Music Direct hifi independent Free shipping on orders over $49. View at Music Direct ↗
Reverb used marketplace Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. View at Reverb ↗
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