78 + 16 RPM Turn Tables + Hi-Fi Record Changers-
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78 RPM 16 RPM 33/45 RPM
Phono Equipment:
• 4 Speed Direct Drive Turntables
• Vintage Record Changers
• Vintage Record Players 16 - 33/45 -78 RPM
Phono Parts
• Belts
• Phono Pre-Amplifier
• 1/2" Standard mount cartridges
Fine Quality Stereo Turn Tables - for 78 rpm, 16 rpm and Specialty Speeds
I Custom Modify Turntables
to add 78 and 16 RPM Speeds
Here an example of a Technics SL-1300 direct drive tunrtable that I custom modified to add 78 and 16 RPM , to the regular 33 / 45 RPM speeeds
Vinyl Playback at it's Best!
Play / transfer vintage records that won't play on any other tunrtable, or play regular music at 1/2 (or even double) of the speed for music practissing purposes.
• I custom modify direct drive tunrtables to provide 78 and / or 16 RPM playback capabilities, and any of the less common specialty speeds, such as: 60, (66), 71.29, 76.59, 78, 80 , and 120 rpm)
• I provide fully refurbished custom modified tunrtables to your order and specifications, or the modification of your already exisitng tunrtable.
• I can provide other speacial customization featues to order, such as reverse play direction, wiring for vertically or latherally cut mono records in addidtion to regular stereo, or selective switching capabilities for the above.
I also provide custom head shells, Parts and Accessories, and more.
Please Inquire
The modification of your already exisitng direct drive tunrtable may be an option and for speed modification to 3, 4 or multiple speeds, the following will be needed:
1) A direct drive turntable in perefect working condition* providing a 1/2" standard-mount headshell to mount 1/2" standard mount cartridges.
• I can provide custom modidifed plug and play ready custom tunrtables to your needs (Please Inquire)
• I will be happy to tell you, if your tunrtable is compatible with these requirements
*If your existing tunrtable is less than fully working, I can repair / restore your tunrtable to perform to original specifications and do all of the technical maintenanace to get it ready for the rotation speed modification
2) Once the motor is modified to provide the desired platter rotation speeds, for 78 RPM playback, the tunrtable needs to provide:
A cartridge that provides the needed wide groove stylus for 78's, OR: A dedicated head-shell / cartridge, that provides the 78 RPM wide groove stylus.
• I can provide a suitable cartridge, a complete headshell, or a solution that will allow to change stylie between micro-groove and wide-groove sizes (for specific cartridges only)
If your turntable is one of the below listed makes and models I can modify it within 5-15 business day turnaround time. Costs are in the $175 to $250 range for the platter speed modification only. Cartridge / headshell / stylus options, or specialty modification items in addition:
AKAI AP-D2 (servo Lock DD), Dual CS-621, Pioneer PL-200, Pioneer PL-400 (Quartz Lock DD), Realistic LAB-420, Realistic LAB-500, Sansui SR-525 , Sansui FR-D3, SONY PS-X40, Technics SL-BD22 (Belt Drive - modification to add 16 RPM only!), Technics SL-D2, Technics SL-D3, Technics SL-1300 , Technics SL-1400, Technics SL-1800, Toshiba SR-A200.
If your turntable model is not listed above: Please tell me what make and model, if direct drive (belt drive turntable modifications to 78 RPM not recommneded, and often no speed modification possible at all - need ot know motor type), If the turntable provides mounting for a standard-mount 1/2" cartridge. For turntable models not listed above I will give a first response by e-mail, and if we determine, that your tutntable model is a likely candidate for possible modification you will have to ship it in. After an extensive equipment evaluation I will tell you what I can do for you, how long it will take, and how much it will be, or if the unit cannot be modified. If your unit cannot be modified, or if no work is ordered, I charge a flat $50 equipment evalauation fee and will return the tunrtable in the same working condition, or better, in which it was shipped in. (Likely I will perform basic maintenance and re-work to improve long term reliablity of your unit, in order to get reliable test results form your unit) Shipping costs in addition.
Please NOTE:
• Before a speed modification can be performed the turntable to be modified has to be in flawlessly perfect working condition - Can repair, if needed (at additional cost)
• Most tunrtables are limited to play standard up to 12" records. Speed modification to 16 RPM will provide 16 RPM platter speed for regular record sizes up to 12", but cannot address size requirments for 16" disk size, such as used for commercial broadcast and trascripton records. In most cases: for 16" disks a specialty tunrtable will be needed - Please Inquire.
Inquire also for cartridge options, or other custom modified plug and play 3 or 4 speeed turntables built to order
What is the difference between Turn Tables, Record Changers and Record Players?
Turntables are usually component type Hi-fi Stereo players that hook to an external amplifier or receiver. Almost all vintage tunrntables output at "phono" level to hook up to a "phono" input. If no phono input is present a Phono-Preamplifier is required.
Record Changers allow to play multiple records automaticly without interuption.
Record Players are usually one piece stand-alone playback devices that have all needed components built in, which includes a built-in amplifier and most often buil-in speakers. Some record players feature detachable speakers. Most Record Players do not provide and audio output and therefore are not suitable for transfering or recording.
• Additional Headshell • New Stylus • 78 RPM Cartridge • Modification of Direct Drive Turntables to 78 or 16 RPM •
More 3 or 4 Speed Tunrtables, other Turntables and Record Changers below! ...
78 RPM Head-Shell
Ready assempled Plug and Play 78 RPM Headshell with 78 RPM Shure wide groove cartridge and stylus $135, or $125 with turn table purchase.
More Turn Table Accessories + Parts.
78 / 16 / 33 /45 RPM
Technics 4 Speed Hi-Fi Stereo
Direct Drive Turntable
Custom modified to play 78 and 16 RPM records, or regular LP music at half of the speed for music practissing purposes.
- 4 Speed (16, 33, 45, 78 RPM)
- 78 RPM - Plug and Play
- Ready to Ship!
Features:
• 4 speed (16, 78, 33, 45 RPM)
• Pitch control: All 4 speeds access speed adjustment knob for speed fien adjustments
• Direct Drive Motor
• Heavy weight construction
• Anti shock / vibration suspension feet
• S-tone arm with detachable head shell (perfect for a second headshell for a 78 RPM cartridge / stylus)
• Oil damped arm lift
• Stroboscope ring / neon lamp to measure speed accurately for 33/45. For 16 / 78 RPM High precision stroboscope disc is included
• Anti scating adjustment
• Manual operation and automatic return/shut off
• Fully automatic or manual operation
• Record size selctor (for automatic mode): 7", 10", 12"
• Repeat function: indefinitely, programmable up 6 times, no repeat
Description: This Technics SL-D3 turntable was custom modified to provide a precision 4 speed instrument to reproduce 16, 78, 33 and 45 RPM records. It features pitch control and stroboscope speed measuring. The D3 offers also automatic (or manual) operation with an auto repeat function that can be programmed or switched to continuosly repeating. For those of you who not familiar with Technics SL series: SLs are used in recording studios and Pro-DJ setups and this home unit is no exception to outstanding quality.
The SL-D3 is much higher in quality than an average home stereo turn table.
Condition + Work performed: Technically sound. Completely overhauled: upgraded some electrolytic capacitors with matched precision parts to optimize wow and flutter values. Re-soldered aged solder points, re-worked all controls and switches; custom modified to accommodate 16 + 78 RPM speeds. Custom modified the strobe lighting to my siggnature green light stroboscope lighting. All features work perfectly. Cosmetics: Good (8-9/10), some signs of use, light scratches norma to age, but clean and nice appearance. Dust cover and turn table chassis have a few scratches
Basic Lot: (Provides 78's cartridge / stylus only - LP or other records, add the microgroove option form below list):
Custom modified 4 Speed Technics SL-D3 Direct Drive Turntable, dust cover, speed disk to calibrate / verify 16 + 78 RPM speeds, original Technics head shell; protractor alligned Shure cartridge w/ new 78 RPM stylus, also accepts a standard LP / singles micro groove stylus (order below), Consider listed options or "Add-Ons" below for your specific needs.
Pricing Options / Add ons:
Basic 78 RPM Lot: (as described above)
$ 337.00
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ADD-ONs and additional custom work order pricing options:
1) add a new regular 16, 33 and 45 RPM LP / singles microgroove stylus (new), adds $39
2) Add an external phono pre-amp for hook-up to audio equipment that does not provide a "phono" input (manufactured within 10 years or less), such as computer's sound cards for sound recording, or any modern stereo equipment that only provides generic audio inputs. Phono pre-amp adds $39
3) Modify to allow the playback of latherally cut 78's (earlier turn of the century extra thick 78's records ) - adds a selctor switch, to switch between standard vertical stereo and vertical mono and latheral mono payback - adds: $85
4) Add USB hardware so that this turntable can be directly connected to a computer via USB for recording / trasnferring of recrods to CD / digital files (Includes audio recording / editing software for MAC and Windows (also serves Windows 7 users), Hardware Also allows to connect a tape deck, 8-Track player, or similar device to the computer in adidtion to the turntable: $95
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Technics SL-1900 Hi-Fi Stereo
Direct Drive Turntable 33 / 45
- Refurbished! -
33 / 45 RPM
Features:
• 33 + 45 RPM switch with center detent that keeps the platter still - prfect for RAP scraching
• Pitch control: Both speeds have each a separate speed adjustment knob to match original tuning
• Direct Drive Motor
• Heavy weight construction
• Anti shock / vibration suspension feet
• S-tone arm with detachable head shell and head shell rest built into the chassis.
• Stroboscope ring / neon lamp to measure speed accurately for 33/45.
• Manual operation and automatic return/shut off
• Programmable REPEAT function - repeats programmable up to 9 times or infinitely. Repeat can be turrned off as well.
Description: Techncis is the name for quality turtnables and the SL-1900 is no exception. It is built ruggedly and quite heavy. At the same tiem it is easy to ioperate as it can be used fully automatically or manually with auto-return / shut-off. This tunrtable was completely re-worked and now is ready for years of trouble free vintage vynil listening. A great addition to your stereo system or to your computer (requires phono pre-amp) if wishing to transfer your record collection to digital.
Condition: Technically perfect: recently refurbished and fully tested - see "work perfromed" below. Physical: Tunrtable excellent condition. Verry Clean! The usual unavoidable signs of use such as scratches on the dust cover, but definitely better than average. Dustcover: the usual scratches, which are not very noticeable. Physical cleaning and detail work performed - the unit looks very nice. I can e-mail larger un-compressed images, if needed!
Work performed (to present this unit in perfect and reliably working condition): Repaired and then overhauled: repaired the arm lift meachism, replaced the rubber feet with new ones, then re-lubricated mechnical parts and the motor. De-oxydized all controlls and switches. Checked and tweaked allignments. Full functional test. Physical cleaning and detail work. A $150 job!
Lot: 1 SL-1900 33 /45 RPM tunrtable as described and shown above, includes a quality Audio Technica cartridge with a used stylus. The stylus of this unit appears to perform good, but is used and probably should be replaced, if wishing to start out fresh.
Prices: $ 145.00 - Refurbished!
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Dedicated 78 RPM (And: 16 RPM!)
Direct Drive Hi-Fi Stereo Turntable
Custom modified! - Transfer or play 78 and 16 RPM records!
Description: Most people who visit this page already have a prefferred turntable that plays LPs and singles. Here finally the needed addition: A dedidcated turntable to play 78's and 16 RPM records, which can be added to yoru existing system as a second unit for more conveneince, as 78 playback requires a different stylus. A second turntable is very practical, as changeing the stylus will not be needed. This Hi-Fi stereo direct drive turntable was made by JVC in Japan as a quality precision instrument and features a metal bottom chassis. Now a perfctly nice quality unit has been uplifted to the ultimate to play 78's and 16 RPM records: Get all of the technology advances of a modern turntable to play records that usually are played by earlier machines that put of lot of strain on the records. Record at ultimate sound and be surprised to hear your records with detail not heard before.
The unit operates either fully automatic (7" and 12" records) or manually. There is also a repaet function that allows to continuously repeat records (7" and 12").
As with any vintage turtnable: This unit requires hook up to the "phono" input of your vntage audio equipment. If using modern equipment that does not longer provide "phono" inputs, or if direct hook-up to the audio input of a computer is required, a phono pre-amp can be added. (adds $39)
FEATURES: This unit in it's current configuration provides 2 speeds: 16 and 78. If wishing for me to add further modifications to also provide 33 and 45 RPM, please add $75
- Plug and Play 78, (16 if using regular stylus) Hi-Fi Turntable
- Includes new wide groove stylus for 78
- Repeat function
- Record size Selector: 7", 12"
- Auto or manual operation
- Pitch adjustment for the selected speed
- Ready to Ship!
Condition + Work performed: Mechanically sound. Electronically overhauled before the unit was modified: re-soldered aged solder points for reliably operation for decades to come, re-worked controls and switches; custom modification to accommodate 78 and 16 RPM speeds. Signature stobe light modification to green. Physical Cleaniung and detail work - the unit looks very clean.
Condition: Physical condition: Good to xcellent (8+/10), The usual light signs of use.
Lot: 1 custom modified JVC direct drive turntable with Shure cartridge (allows to change stylie between regular and 78 stylie). Includes used microgroove stylus (LPs + 16 RPM) and a brand new genuine Shure 78 RPM wide groove stylus. also included: paper stroboscope disc for calibration of16 and 78 RPM speeds.
Dedidcated 16 + 78 RPM turntable
Add-Ons and additional custom work order pricing options:
1) add a new regular 33 RPM LP microgroove stylus (new, instead of used), adds $35
2) Add an external phono pre-amp for hook-up to equipment that does not provide a "phono" input, such as computers for sound recording, and modern stereo equipment. Phono pre-amp adds $39
3) Add 33 and 45 RPM speeds so that the platter can rotate with 4 selectable speeds at 16, 33, 45 and 78 Speeds - adds: $75
4) Modify to change 16 RPM to 33 RPM, so that the unit will provide 33 and 78 Speeds (2 speeds selectable) - adds: $35
5) Modify to allow the playback of latherally cut 78's (earlier extra thick 78's) - adds a selctors switch, to switch between regualr vertical and latheral payback - adds: $85
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FISHER 33 / 45 RPM Linear Tracking
Automatic / Manual Linear Tracking Stereo Turntable w/ auto-repeat - refurbished! -
Features:
• Precission Active Linear Tracking Mechanism • Fully Automatic • Auto Repeat • 45 RPM single adapter included • Fully automatc or manual w/ auto return • Compact in size • Fully re-worked • Motor driven arm lift • 117 V AC • 33/45 •
Description: This nice linear tracking and fully automatic tunrtable was completely re-worked ready for years of vintage vynil listening. It is very easy to operate. A nice instrument well thought out. It has all of the features that makes vynill listening simple, yet is sophisticated in what it has to offer, such as fully automatic and manual operation with auto-repeat. A great addition to your stereo system or to your computer (requires phono pre-amp) if wishing to transfer your records to digital.
Condition: Technically perfect: recently overhauled and fully tested - see "work perfromed" below. Physical: Tunrtable good to excellent condition. Verry Clean! The usual unavoidable signs of use but better than average. Dustcover: the usual scratches, which are noticaeble compared to the rest of the chassis where they are barely noticeable unless specifically looking for them. Physical cleaning and detail work performed - the unit looks very nice - sorry about the poor photo which due to image cosize compression does not represent how good the unit actually looks - Can e-mail larger un-compressed images, if wanted!
Work performed (to present this unit in perfect and reliably working condition: Overhauled the linear tracking meachism: replaced the drive belt and re-lubricated all mechnical parts and all motors in th eentire unit. Checked all other belts: good. Checked allignments. Full functional test. Physical cleaning and detail work. A $80 job!
Lot: 1 FISHER MT-730 linear tracking tunrtable as described and shown above, includes used stylus. The stylus of this unit appears to perform good, but is used and probably should be replaced, if wishing to start out fresh. A 45 singles adapter is included. 33 /45
Prices: $ 79.00 - Refurbished!
or $ 175.00 cutrom modified to add 16 RPM
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Vintage 4 speed Record Changer 78 / 16 / 33 / 45 RPM
Fully Automatic or Manual operation.
Features:
• Stacks and automatically plays 7", 10" and 12" records ( 45 singles with inserted centers) for automated continuous play
• 16 / 33 / 45 / 78 RPM and record sizes of: 7" 10" and 12"
• British made precission record changer chassis - made by BSR
• On/Off switch with: "Manual" and "Reject" positions
• The unit has a 110V AC ultily outlet on the back.
• Tone arm with PC-35TIC / NDS ST 491 crystal cartridge.
Description: Record changers these days are quite rare and hard to find. The chassis of this unit was made in great Britain by BSR and then imported by Panasonic and fitted with it's base. A nice old scool quality precision instrument. Fully refurbished for long term reliability. Get this unit before it is gone. Description: This record changer features a 4 speed fully automatic and manual mechanism plus a ceramic cartridge with a flip orver stylus for regular and 78 RPM records. The ceramic cartridge allows hook-up to almost any audio equipment to a line level input without the need for a phono pre-amp. Use to transfer any type of your old records to a computer, or just to bring back old memeories. Officially this unit was sold under the Panasonic name and labelled with the model number RD-7673D, but the record changer inside the Panasonic quality wooden crate is a genuine quality precision instrument made in Great Britain by BSR (chassis model number: AA50 5D4). The record changer quite simple to operate but very versitile machine. It is capable of playing all record types at all 4 speeds: 16 RPM, 33 / 45 RPM, and 78 RPM. The unit can be used manually, automatically and as a record changer, which means records can be stacked to be played automatically. The stylus is a flip over type: one side for regular records, the other side has a wide groove stylus for 78 RPM. A lot of turn table for the money - also because this unit features a chrystal cartridge, which means the unit can be directly connected the a AUX or tape input of an amplifier or receiver without the need of having a phono pre-amplifier. The perfect solution for everyone who has old records and wants to listen to them again!
Condition: physical condition: good to excellent, very clean - minor signs of use and age. Scratch on top of the dust cover - actual photos shown Working condition: REFURBISHED - works flawlessly for decades to come. (mechanism completely overhauled: re-worked the idler wheel, performed de-greasing and re-lubricating on all mechanical parts, performed adjustments. The unit is in fine reliably working condition.
Dimensions: (aprox.): W: 17" D: 13 1/2" x H: 7 1/2" - Very small - will fit almost anywhere
Lot: 1 BSR / Panasonic RD7673D Record Changer with original stereo cartridge - includes New old stock flip over stylus for LPs' and 78's.
Prices: $ 155.00 - Refurbished!
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NOTE: If looking for more changers or for one with 78 RPM capabilities, please inquire as I have more units in preparation.