Re: Garrard record player deck identification.
The Type A70 was an advance on the Type AII. A new tonearm developed alongside that of the Lab 80, with new lightweight magnesium headshell and antiskate compensator, was the biggest change. Type A70 also had a higher-performance automatic trip mechanism, with a lightweight aluminium transfer lever incorporating low-friction Dupont Delrin® bushings; a new auto trip friction plate moulded in Delrin®; and a low-mass aluminium auto trip operating lever. With these advancements the Type A70 could operate at tracking weights of one gram. Another improvement was foam rubber dampers inside the suspension springs, which in the Type AII had been rather "bouncy." Type A70 retained the same basic styling as Type AII, with a new iridescent dark grey-green colour.
Type A70
Type A70 tonearm pivot detail with antiskate. Note this sample has a Type A mat.
Type A70 underside. This is probably a USA sample as it lacks the voltage changeover block. Also, most UK samples lacked the magnetic screening plates on the motor. Foam dampers are visible inside the suspension springs.
Last edited by GP49000; 3rd Nov 2012 at 5:43 am.
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