Garrard RC70 - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

PlatterMatter · 9th Jun 2008, 3:39 pm

Hi All,
while hunting around the "for sale" sites of vintage gear, I've come accross a brand new in the box, with all bits and pieces apparently accounted for, Garrard RC70.

I was wondering if anyone had any thoughts, opinions etc on this player??

From what I've seen, there doesn't appear to be too much on the w dot about it - thus far anyway...

Cheers, Brad

dseymo1 · 9th Jun 2008, 9:10 pm

If memory serves, the RC70 was the first Garrard changer to accomodate 45 & 78 RPM records.
I believe that it has the odd short-belt-driven speed change mechanism, and the usual early Garrard 'edge handling' autochange system, and manual size adjustment (by tilting the changer 'tower').
Interesting enough if you collect decks of this era, but certainly not the sort of thing you'd want to play your favourite records on!

If you're just casually interested in this sort of TT, PM me - I have an RC (75 0r 80 - can't remember) in restorable condition, which you can have gratis.
EDIT: Just noticed your location - offer stands, but shipping might be a bit hefty!

Tom_I · 9th Jun 2008, 9:26 pm

Some information here. How's your Dutch?

9th Jun 2008, 3:39 pm	#1
PlatterMatter Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1	Garrard RC70 Hi All, while hunting around the "for sale" sites of vintage gear, I've come accross a brand new in the box, with all bits and pieces apparently accounted for, Garrard RC70. I was wondering if anyone had any thoughts, opinions etc on this player?? From what I've seen, there doesn't appear to be too much on the w dot about it - thus far anyway... Cheers, Brad

9th Jun 2008, 9:10 pm	#2
dseymo1 Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Shropshire, UK. Posts: 3,051	Re: Garrard RC70 If memory serves, the RC70 was the first Garrard changer to accomodate 45 & 78 RPM records. I believe that it has the odd short-belt-driven speed change mechanism, and the usual early Garrard 'edge handling' autochange system, and manual size adjustment (by tilting the changer 'tower'). Interesting enough if you collect decks of this era, but certainly not the sort of thing you'd want to play your favourite records on! If you're just casually interested in this sort of TT, PM me - I have an RC (75 0r 80 - can't remember) in restorable condition, which you can have gratis. EDIT: Just noticed your location - offer stands, but shipping might be a bit hefty!

9th Jun 2008, 9:26 pm	#3
Tom_I Heptode Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: North Herts. UK. Posts: 549	Re: Garrard RC70 Some information here. How's your Dutch?