Good condition – especially mechanically. All function work well & has a great sound.
Fitted with Shure M55e Cartridge & M55 stylus.
There is some wear on the chassis – just normal for age. Plinth is the standard United Audio type with removable lid. NB. the lid does have a crack which has been repaired & plastic welded to prevent any further deterioration. See last pic.
Specifications:
Drive: synchronous continuous-pole motor with radial elastic suspension
Platter: non-magnetic, dynamically balanced, weighing 3,1kg
Speeds: 33.33, 45 and 78rpm
Pitch control variation: 6%
Speed accuracy deviation: +-0.06%
Signal to noise ratio: -63dB weighted
Tonearm: extra-long, torsionally rigid metal arm, in 4-point gimbal suspension, with skeletal head design
Cartridge holder: removable, accepts all 1/2″ cartridges from 1 to 12g
Dimensions: 376 x 308mm
Weight: 7.2kg
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