skeith Posted October 12, 2009 Report Posted October 12, 2009 (edited) This turntable was purchased in 1985 for $260 with cartridge. In very good shape except that one one of the phono plug connectors has a bit of the plastic that has cracked and come off - but this does not affect sound. I have the original owner's manual, box, original purchase receipt etc. Looking for $100. If you are in NYC metro area, we could avoid shipping it and I just hand it to you. Edited October 13, 2009 by skeith Quote
skeith Posted October 13, 2009 Author Report Posted October 13, 2009 Linear tracking? Not sure TTK, it's a rather simple design. Tonearm is straight except slight angle where you attach stylus. Stylus pressure is added or subtracted through the counterweight at the other end of the arm. Nothing in the owner's manual says "linear tracking" as a feature. Bottom line - I'm not sure. Quote
skeith Posted October 13, 2009 Author Report Posted October 13, 2009 Original cart as well? You mean cartridge? - no that has been changed many times. Quote
spinlps Posted October 13, 2009 Report Posted October 13, 2009 lol... just checkin! How much are replacement cartridges? Pretty much limited to B&O replacements right? Quote
Teasing the Korean Posted October 13, 2009 Report Posted October 13, 2009 Linear tracking? Not sure TTK, it's a rather simple design. Tonearm is straight except slight angle where you attach stylus. Stylus pressure is added or subtracted through the counterweight at the other end of the arm. Nothing in the owner's manual says "linear tracking" as a feature. Bottom line - I'm not sure. Linear tracking involves the tone arm sliding horizontally in a track, so it remains at a consistent angle throughout. Pivotal tracking is the more standard technology of turntables. B&O utilized both in different models. Quote
Man with the Golden Arm Posted October 13, 2009 Report Posted October 13, 2009 (edited) The RX was the standard pivot. I think the linears have numbers like 3000 or something. I remember the sales guy trick was to pick up the side of the table and lift it beyond 45 degrees while the arm still tracked - 'cuz you know that everyone does that in order to hide stuff under it at parties. The RX series is a great table if your looking to keep your vinyl pristine. Edited October 14, 2009 by Man with the Golden Arm Quote
Teasing the Korean Posted October 13, 2009 Report Posted October 13, 2009 (edited) Thanks for clarifying. I'm re-christening you the Man with the Golden Tone Arm. Edited October 14, 2009 by Teasing the Korean Quote
sonnymax Posted October 13, 2009 Report Posted October 13, 2009 I remember the sales guy trick was to pick up the side of the table and lift it beyond 45 degrees while the arm still tracked - 'cuz you know that everyone does that in order to hide stuff under it at parties. That's where my "stuff" is! I've been looking for it forever! Quote
skeith Posted October 13, 2009 Author Report Posted October 13, 2009 (edited) B&O stopped making the cartridges, but a company in Peekskill NY called Soundsmith has been making the B&O cartridges rather successfully for some time now beginning at $150. So replacement cartridges are available and will be available for the table I am offering. Edited October 14, 2009 by skeith Quote
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