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Old 14th Aug 2019, 8:52 am   #10
Ted Kendall
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Default Re: AR EB101 turntable

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Originally Posted by Beobloke View Post
The Connisseur motors should have enough welly to start the platter. They’re wobbly, noisy, vibratory, rarely turn in the right direction and are just generally appalling things, but they do generally have sufficient strength!

Rubbish. The BD1 was an excellent example of economy and fitness for purpose. At the time I got interested, I was able to assemble an excellent player for the princely sum of £25 - BD1, Lenco 75 arm, Goldring 800 cartridge. Allowing for a DIY ply plinth, that was real hi fi for what most people gave for an SP25. Now that really was appalling...
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