Very similar to the Planar 1 or some Planar 2 Rega turntables – well a little more than similar actually…
The tone arm is a Rega manufactured RB 250 arm, same as used on several Regas.
Great quality – 12 pole motor, built like a tank
Sounds great & a pleasure to use. Original Goldring cart. Lots of life left on current stylus.
Drive belt replaced
New felt platter mat.
Nb. Dust cover, although in perfect order, is opaque – not sure if it’s meant to be, or has changed over time? I suspect over time.
Specifications: turntable specifications
Platter: Full size, 300mm. low-resonance, high-density fiberboard.
Type: belt drive. Fully manual
Motor: AC synchronous. 12-pole synchronous motor
Speeds: 33 and 45rpm
Tonearm: Rega RB 250 type
Effective length: 237mm
Overhang: 15mm
Effective arm mass: 12g
Dimensions: 44.5cm wide / 11.5cm tall (including dustcover / 36cm deep
Original price: 320 euros
Independently ‘Tested & Tagged’ for electrical safety.
Nb. Just like the Rega 1 turntable, the same ‘quirks’ apply to the Goldring. These are:
1. You are required to manually swap the belt drive to change between speeds 33 & 45rpm speeds. This involves removing the platter & flicking the belt drive directly.
2. When the end of the record is reached – the tonearm will not automatically lift, nor will the turntable stop spinning. So, it just keeps playing. It relies on the operator to stop the record playing.
The reason behind manual operation lies in sonics. The less contacts, gears, and connection hanging off the tonearm – the less disturbance there is to the minute signal being delivered from the stylus. This concept is one that actually works. Also, one reason why these turntables are so reliable.
