![]() how tightly packed they could be cut) and the rotational speed, the maximum length of the spiral groove that stored the music was restricted to 270 feet. The downside of the 78 was that based on its diameter (10 inches), number of grooves per inch (i.e. Most turntables sold today can accommodate records that rotate at two speeds: 33 1/3 RPM for albums and 45 RPM for 7-inch singles. Why do records turn at the speeds they do? With more people getting into the format for the first time and with lapsed fanatics picking up where they left off a couple of decades ago, some people have questions about some of vinyl’s eccentricities. Add all that together and the total number of vinyl sales in Canada in 2018 probably exceeded 1.6 million. And that number doesn’t include sales through many independent stores, used records, purchases made at record shows or online from sites like eBay and Discogs, and anything an artist may sell off the merch table at the end of a show. Send this page to someone via email emailĪccording to Nielsen SoundScan, more than a million brand new vinyl LPs were sold in Canada last year, up a healthy 27 per cent from 2017.Includes integrated RCA cable, single play spindle, original 45 adapter, and manual printout.Mounted to a steel chassis, painted grey. attached rubber mat with metal center trim. There is also the option of mounting any other 'standard mount' cartridge that you like. Again the machine needs a new needle prior to playing any records. New and old stock needles for this are easily available. A reliable and common middle-grade cartridge. This does support changer functions if you can find the appropriate attachments (not included). Auto returns and stops at the end of the record. Single play spindle allows for playing one record at a time.See the video for a short demo of the operation.All parts on the underside are clean and moving correctly.The motor is running quietly and smoothly.Tonearm wiring and audio signals are all problem free - see the video. ![]() Machine currently runs at the correct speeds, works great using manual operation - and the auto start and return functions are also operating correctly. The machine has been running on and off for several days in my work area (using my own test cartridge), with various 45 & 33 records prior to this listing.One of the rubber dampers that go between the springs and wood base went missing - and was replaced with something functionally similar - see images.Some very minor edge dings, or scuffs may present on very close inspection. (Walnut) base (plinth) is in good intact condition.Many replacements are still available and I will leave it with the end user to decide what grade of needle to buy. It is not recommended to be used at all, and is included only for reference to get a replacement. The current needle is worn and is in need of replacement.Other minor scuffs or marks may be found nothing serious. A few scratches are seen there in the paint to the left of the start/stop buttons.Includes a printed copy of the operation manual.Shipping turntables such as this without original packaging requires re-inventing the wheel and about 2-3 hours of time, be assured it will packed for the best possible chance of survival.Please view the entire description and ask any questions - I'm happy to discuss it with you. ![]()
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