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All turntables serviced and tested for correct operation of all features. Lubricated, adjusted, usually new stylus and belt. They all sound very good with perfect tracking, speed accuracy/stability and quiet motors.

Personal collection from me in Kingsland Auckland only. Safe packing, shipping and long distance support is not practical sorry.

Any questions contact me at fred@retrotronics.co.nz

Philips 209 S Electronic Turntable I bought this as a fun restoration project last year and had no idea what I was getting myself into. This is the most complicated and automated turntable I have ever seen. The sliding cover reveals a range of controls and when closed activates full auto mode. The platter has detectors for 3 disk sizes/speeds, a sprung 45 adaptor and uniquely, starts the turntable when a record is placed - no need to even press a button! The arm rest has a built in stylus force gauge and there are green indicators behind the tinted panels. Fully restored with led conversion on all the lamps, new belts and o rings, new cartridge and stylus. I doubt there is another fully updated example in existence. Ready to enjoy. Made in Holland 1978 1 Year Warranty

$650   Enquire to Buy

Akai AP-B20 Belt Drive Turntable Auto return model with big mains synchronous motor (not tiny 12V cassette motor) and heavy aluminium platter. Serviced and working well. I tried a few belts and found one to provide dead on speed, will stay that way forever, no adjusting required. Very low use, nicely preserved condition. Made in Japan 1980 1 year warranty

$380   Enquire to Buy

Thorens TD 160 with SME Arm Interesting aluminium clad compact plinth that I have never seen before. Factory fitted SME 3009 MK2. Killer combination for specs and sound. Dead silent, rock steady speed (synched to mains) and best ever arm mechanics and geometry. New dust cover, serviced and working well in very good condition. Grail turntable that I wish I could keep! Made in England and Germany 1975 1 Year Warranty

$1,800   Enquire to Buy

Technics SL-1210 MKII Well preserved classic model in matt black. Quartz controlled speed with pitch control and ultra fast start and stop. Set up for audiophile or studio use with factory heavy rubber mat. Serviced and working well in near mint condition. Made in Japan 1999 1 Year Warranty

$1,600   Enquire to Buy

Fenco RP-3000 Direct Drive turntable Good starter turntable with nice arm, Ortofon cartridge and heavy aftermarket felt mat. Serviced and working well. Made in Japan 1990 1 year warranty

sold

Akai AP-005 Vintage Turntable Well respected full auto model with flush platter and feather touch control. Has a big mains power motor and mechanical speed change. Includes original skeleton style headshell and high quality rca cable. Serviced and working well in very good condition. I tried a few different belts on this one to get the speed dead on. Synchronous motors are extremely stable but there is no speed trim. Made in Japan 1978 1 year warranty

$650   Enquire to Buy

Kenwood KD-500 With SME 3009 Arm I love the look of the ceramic resin terrazzo material, I call these the concrete models. Direct drive with simple servo electronics, will always be servicable. SME 3009 MK2 arm needs no introduction - immortal peak of British precision. Near mint condition with original carton and packing. Fully rebuilt and working well with bonus near new Sure M97XE high compliance cartridge. Lovely collectable player needing a place with other interesting gear, will be missed! Made in Japan and England 1977 Wow and flutter: less than 0.03% WRMS Signal to noise ratio: more than 60dB 15.5kg Collect from Kingsland Auckland 1 year warranty

$2,400   Enquire to Buy