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, 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
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
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.
Custom modified
78 RPM (and: 33/45) Toshiba
Direct Drive Hi-Fi Turntable
to transfer or play 78 RPM records!
Description: This quality direct drive turntable is ready to play 78 shellac records and comes readily equipped with a 78 RPM wide groove stylus.
I custom modified this unit to be primarily a 78 RPM turntable and it is ready plug and play 78 RPM records. But the tunrtable also provides 33 and 45 RPM (for which a microgrrove stylus will be required - adds $38)
As with any vintage turtnable: This unit will need to be hooked 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, please add a phono pre-amp. (adds $39)
FEATURES: This unit provides 3 speeds: 78, 45 and 33, is semi automatic (manualy start with auto return and shut off) and has a pitch fine adjustment knob. While I can provide custom modification of this unit to 16 RPM as well (adds $85) for this unit to provide all of the 4 speeds (16,33, 45, and 78 RPM), it is ready to ship curretly for the budget minded to serve primarily as a 78 RPM turntable.
- Plug and Play 78 RPM Hi-Fi Turntable
- Ready to Ship!
- 3 Speed (33, 45, 78 rpm, equpped with a 78 cartridge)
- Pitch adjustment
- Anti Scating
- Reject button
- Arm Lift
Condition + Work performed: Mechanically sound. Completely overhauled: re-soldered aged solder points, re-worked controls and switches; custom modified to accommodate 78 RPM speeds. Added precision timeers for the 3 speeds. Installed and protractor aligned cartridge with 78 RPM wide groove stylus. Physical condition: Good to excellent (8-9/10), light signs of use. Dust cover has some scratches and the hinges for the dust cover are missing.
Pricing Options / Add ons:
78 RPM only: (as described above: protractor alligned 78 rpm cartridge, no phono pre-amp)
Ready to Ship! $ 249.00
Options:
1) add a regular 33 RPM LP microgroove stylus (new - in stock!), adds $38 = $ 287.00
2) add phono pre-amp, adds $39= $ 288.00 ( in stock!)
3) add 33 RPM LP microgroove stylus (new) and add a phono pre-amp, (adds $38 + $39 = $326) Discout price: $ 319.00 ( in stock!)
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More 3 or 4 Speed Tunrtables, other Turntables and Record Changers below! ...
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 •
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)
- Plug and Play
- Ready to Ship!
Features:
• 4 speed (16, 78, 33, 45 RPM)
• Pitch control: All 4 speeds access speed adjustment knob to match original recording
• 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
• 4 speed sped extender switch
• Manual operation and automatic return/shut off
Description: This SL-D2 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. 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. It shall be mentioned however that 16 RPM pushed this tunrtable towards it's physical limits, which means that at 16 RPM wow/flutter values are higher than normal. While this is likely acceptable for most 16 RPM playback this unit may not be ideal to do low speed conversions of regular speed 33 RPM records. Another rmodel of my custom modified tuntables may be more suited for that purpose.
The SL-D2 is much higher in quality than an average home stereo turn table.
Condition + Work performed: Mechanically sound. Completely overhauled: re-soldered aged solder points, re-worked all controls and switches and re-worked / re-lubricated mechanical parts; custom modified to accommodate 16 + 78 RPM speeds. Custom modified the strobe lighting to my green signature. All features work good. Cosmetics: Good (8/10), some signs of use, light scratches. Dust cover and turn table chassis have a few scratches
Basic Lot: Custom modified 4 Speed Technics SL-D2 Direct Drive Turntable, dust cover, speed disk to calibrate / verify 16 + 78 RPM speeds, head shell; protractor alligned used custom modified Shure cartridge, modified to accept the 78 RPM wide groove stylus, includes the currently installed used regular LP stylus only. Wide groove stylus can be purchase in addition - see options.
Pricing Options / Add ons:
Basic Lot: (as described above)
Option package 1: add new Shure 78 RPM wide groove stylus (regular $39, discounted w/ tuntable purchase: to +$32 =
Option package 2: add a new Shure 78 RPM wide groove stylus (regular $39, discounted w/ tuntable purchase: to +$32, plus: add a new regular LP/Singles Microgroove stylus (regular $29, discounted w/ tuntable purchase: to +$25) = complete solution to play both regular and 78 records; totals $57 for both stylie =
Option package 3: replace the used custom modified cartridge with a new Shure 78 RPM wide groove cartridge (my regular price $89, discounted with turntable purchase to $69) and add a regular LP/Singles/Micro Groove Stylus ( regular $39, discounted w/ tuntable purchase: to +$25), that can be used with the Shure 78 RPM wide groove cartridge = complete solution to play both regular and 78 records:
• -> custom order •
33 / 45 Direct Drive Automatic / Manual Hi-Fi Stereo Turntable w/ auto-repeat
Features:
• Direct drive motor • Auto Repeat • Stroboscope ring with pitch adjustment • P-Mount Cartridge • 45 RPM single adapter included • Fully automatc or manual w/ auto return.
Description: This JVC Hi-FI tunrtable is a quality instrument made in 1987 when tunrtable desings had come to a ripening. It has all of the useful features, such as a direct drive motor, autorepeat for contiuos play, and pitch adjustment, but yet is kept simple. A great addition to your sound system, if wanting to let the music of good old times roll again, or if to transfer these tunes to your computer.
Condition: Technically perfect: recently overhauled and fully tested. Physical: Tunrtable excelent with few signs of use. Dustcover: good - scratched and somewhat dull.
Lot: 1 JVC AL-F3 tunrtable as described above, includes dustcover, 45 RPM single puck adapter and Audio Technical P-mount cartridge / 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: $ 75.00 • Buy •
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33 / 45 Harman / Kardon
Manual Hi-End Stereo Turntable w/ auto arm lift.
Features:
• FG Motor belt drive • Auto Shut off • Pitch adjustment • High Quality Cartridge • All manual w/ automatic shut-off / auto arm lift. • Dampened chassis.
Description: This Harman/Kardon Hi-FI tunrtable is a fire quality precision instrument. It features an ITO Miracle Tone arm, but yet is kept very simple. A great addition to any fien quality sound system,
Condition: Technically perfect: recently overhauled (replaced the bet, re-soldered aged solder points, deoxydized all controls+switches, lubricated) - fully tested. Physical: Tunrtable excelent with few signs of use. Dustcover: good - but as usual some scratches on the top surface of the dust cover.
Lot: 1 Harman/Kardon T35C tunrtable as described above, includes dustcover, Denon DL-110 cartridge / 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: $ 99.00 • Buy •
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DUAL Hi-Fi Stereo Record Changer 33 /45
Fully Automatic or Manual operation with pitch adjustment.
Features:
• Stacks LP or Single records for automated continuous play
• Shure high quality Magnetic Cartridge
• 33 / 45 RPM with pitch fienadjustment
• German made precission instrumet
• Includes both spindles: the stackakble changer spindle and the regualr spindle for turntable usage.
• Dampened Counter Weight
Description: This Hi-FI record changer from the late 70's is the refinement of earlier vintage record changers often known to be hard on records. This unit is a precision instrument made in Germany and attmepts to play records gently and to add true Hi-Fi turntable sound not found in earlier vintage changers. As with all Dual tunrtables. this unit is high quality unit, was made ruggedly with quality components.
Condition: physical condition: good to excellent - and very monor signs odf use and afe, bu tth eusual scratches on top of the dust cover. working condition: overhauled - works flawlessly for decades to come. (mechanism completely overhauled) rubber parts in exceleltn condition, re-lubricated and adjustments performed..
Dimensions: (aprox.): W: 16" D: 14" x H: 8"
Lot: DUAL 1225 Fully Automatic Hi-Fi Stereo Record Changer with original headshell and Shure cartridge - includes used stylus in good condition, the record changer spindle and the turntable spindle to usae as a turntable.
Price: $ 249.00
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NOTE: If looking for a changer with 78 RPM capabilities, please inquire as I have anothe runit in preparation.