Interesting thread. I have one of these in at the moment for a "spruce up", new mains lead etc. I have tried it and it seems to run at the correct speed.
Not sure which tonearm is fitted, but presumably the tone arm base should be securely fixed to the plinth. The one I have has loose mounting screws and flops about. Surely this is not correct.
Overall I'm impressed with the build quality, can't wait to see how it sounds when it's all finished.The bloke has lent me his Quad preamp to go with it...........
I might not want to give it back!!
Well done Andrew. I hope you get at least one working.