Legendary Technics SL-7 RaRe GrEy! Linear Tracking Direct Drive Automatic True Audiophile Phono Record Vinyl Player Turntable Phonograph Gramophone Hi-Fi Stereo

Technics SL-7 Quartz Controlled, Direct-Drive, Gimbal Suspended Linear-Tracking Tonearm, Fully-Automatic Turntable System (1981-1983)

This is the incredibly rare gray version - these were only sold in Europe, Japan, and U.S. military exchanges overseas. I imported this particular one from the UK. It has multi-voltage settings for most countries; I removed the UK plug and installed a U.S. plug.

Only gray one for sale in North America!

Includes Pickering TL-2S - highly regarded cartridge with original Stereohedron stylus. This is a high-output cartridge that has been measured with a multi-meter at a perfect 1350/1350 ohm L/R resistance. The stylus was inspected under a microscope and looks to have almost zero wear. The cartridge was play-tested on this turntable with several test records and sounds amazing.

Just put the record on and press start!  A heavy, solid player the size of a record jacket, weighing in at a hefty 15.75 pounds.

The condition is overall very good, with minimal light scuffs and scratches on the body and dust cover

Do NOT buy one of these tables unless it has been serviced, or you plan to service it yourself! The original petroleum lubricant is almost always a thick, goopy mess, and the arm drive belt is almost always loose, stretched out, dry and brittle. Frequently, the arm-drive motor is locked up.

This one has been disassembled, cleaned out of all old grease and lubricants, and re-lubed. The synthetic lube should last decades.

The worm and cog gearing has been inspected, cleaned, and re-lubed. It wears a new drive belt for the tonearm.

The dustcover tabs and latches are all in perfect condition - very hard to find on this model!

The original spring and rubber feet are in good condition.

Specifications:

Platter: 300mm aluminium die-cast

Speed accuracy: within +-0.002%

Wow and flutter: 0.025% WRMS

Rumble: -78dB

Tonearm type: Dynamic balance linear tracking gimbal suspension

Dimensions: 315 x 88 x 315mm

Weight: 7kg

Please note! All record players need a phono pre-amp, OR an amplifier, receiver, or powered speakers with a PHONO input.

If you need help, please ask!

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