Technics SL-1900

The Technics SL-1900 turntable was introduced by Technics in 1977. It is a direct drive, fully automatic model with enough basic features to satisfy the budget turntable buyer. Quite a few were sold and they …

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Sony PS-LX520

The Sony PS-LX520 is a fully automatic, direct drive, quartz lock, linear tracking turntable. Sony offered it from around 1985 up until about 1991. It retailed for about $270 and since it was on the …

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Sony PS-636

The Sony PS-636 is a bit of an enigma. There’s not a lot of information available for this turntable. It was manufactured around 1980 and Sony seems to have dived headlong into computerized circuitry with …

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Pioneer PL-A45D

The Pioneer PL-A45D hit the market in 1974. It is a two speed, belt drive turntable and is basically Pioneer’s PL-12D but fully automatic. It retailed for $169.95 which was a fairly high price for …

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Kenwood KD-5070

This unique turntable is the Kenwood KD-5070. It hit the market in 1978 and retailed for about $285.00. As you can see the plinth, or cabinet as Kenwood calls it, is a little different and …

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