View Full Version : 78 Turntables, still available?
Splimcity
05-08-2002, 7:51 PM
A friend has asked if I can locate a NEW turntable that plays 78's. After much browsing and no success I thought I would ask you guys. Does anyone know if these are still produced?
Cheers:(
Charlie Whitehouse
05-08-2002, 7:57 PM
This is a bit like a sketch from Not The Nine O'Clock News! Ha, Ha!!
But seriously, I bought one a few years ago for my uncle. Thorens still make them. Try here (http://www.thorens.com/). Not cheap. Don't think there's currently a UK distributor but you might be able to import. There may be others available. :grin:
Tides2002
05-08-2002, 8:05 PM
I would try contacting Rega, as they used to do a 78-RPM version of the P2, although it’s no longer listed they may be able to help you.
dts_boy
05-08-2002, 11:50 PM
Project do a version of the debut with 78 capability. its called the speed board, i think, give them a call as i am pretty sure they do something!
TheDufster
06-08-2002, 10:56 AM
I think the Stanton DJ turntable can play 78s
philmate
07-08-2002, 6:25 PM
Splimcity, my Dad passed away a year ago and I have a stack of 78's in my garage. No idea of prices but I know he had some gooduns, so he told me. If your friend gets a 78 player maybe he could give me a pm.Theres quite a few, may make the buy worthwhile ?.
Philmate.
mickey moo
11-08-2002, 11:03 AM
The new Pro-ject debut phono does 78 by moving the belt onto another pulley available in black or silver with phono stage built in. rrp £160
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I know that you said new, but a good condition Garrard 401/ 301 with a Rega or SME arm would probably see out most other decks for 78's and would be good for LPs as well.
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ReTrO
06-09-2002, 10:36 PM
Originally posted by Tides2002
I would try contacting Rega, as they used to do a 78-RPM version of the P2, although it’s no longer listed they may be able to help you.
It's still available!
I suspect it will be until Rega decide to stop making the P2. (Give them around 50 years then!)
General Skanky
24-09-2002, 11:01 AM
I believe a 2nd hand Linn LP12 will do 78's also.
CJROSS
24-09-2002, 12:35 PM
Most second hand LP12s only play 33RPM General (Nirvanas & Valhallas - although later Valhallas were supposed to have 33/45 switches), unless they are fitted with an 45 RPM adaptor (this is regarded as a sacrilege by real LP12 nuts BTW as it stuffs the sound) or they are using a Lingo or upgraded PSU IIRC. Ive not heard of 78 RPM adaptors IME.