Here is a selection of vintage audio equipment which has my seal of approval. They have been lovingly refurbished and tested by myself and are all interesting and good quality pieces - I wouldn't bother otherwise! Shipping for most items from Auckland is $20 - $40 to NZ only. 1 month guarantee.
Turntables
All turntables serviced and tested for perfect operation of all features. Lubricated, bearings adjusted, usually new stylus and belt. They all sound very good with perfect tracking, speed accuracy/stability and quiet motors.
If you are thinking of buying a new Rega or Project turntable, any of these will give you twice the style and substance with similar or better performance. Satisfaction guaranteed!
Any general questions or to arrange viewing email me at sales@retrotronics.co.nz
Lenco L-75 Idler Drive TurntableScandinavian icon from 1971. Known for the strongest, most stable and quietest drive system ever made. The 4.3kg machined and balanced platter comes up to speed in under 3 seconds! Fully reconditioned and working like new. Excellent original condition and sounding very sweet with a new modern cartridge.12kg |  $680 enquire  |
Pair of Sure M44-7 DJ CartridgesRobust and versatile, can operate from 1 to 3 grams. Includes installation if required. New and unused. |  $180 enquire |
Technics SL-1700 Direct Drive TurntableSame strong stable motor and heavy platter as the SL-1200 DJ Turntable. Features auto return, suspended steel subchassis and cast alloy plynth. Upgraded with a new Ortofon cartridge and diamond elliptical stylus. Near mint unused condition.9kg |  $650 enquire |
Ortofon Cartridge UpgradeSignificant improvement over the standard cartridge for any worthy turntable. Tracks perfectly at 1.7 grams with no sibilance or inner groove distortion. Fitted with diamond elliptical stylus good for hundreds of hours of vinyl bliss. Replacement styli available including 78 capable from $30. Includes installation if required. |  $100 enquire |
Sharp RP-1818 Automatic TurntableInteresting wooden base model with light up pushbutton controls. Can also be used manually without the auto functions getting in the way. Fitted with a Shure M95ED Cartridge in a good metal headshell. Excellent condition with new belt and stylus.7.5kg |  $320 enquire |
Technics SL-Q210 Quartz Lock TurntableAuto return direct drive model in excellent almost unused condition. |  $240 enquire |
Garrard SP25 MkII 4 speed turntableNice piece of furniture fitted with a quality 70's automatic turntable. 78 and 16rpm capable. |  $220 enquire |
Apan Belt drive turntableJapanese solid steel mechanism with spring suspension. Lever start/lower with auto return. Housed in a nice mahogany cabinet with good solid cover. I did some extra work to improve the speed accuracy and backgound silence on this one and it is playing very well. Excellent condition. |  sold |
Technics SL-D33 Direct Drive TurntableSweet full auto Technics from the 80's. This one uses infrared to detect disk size and a separate dc motor to lift and move the arm. End of disk is also detected with a beam of light. Fitted with a nice Stanton 500 cartridge and good stylus. Upgraded with audiophile cables and gold connectors. Some marks on cover otherwise near mint.8kg |  $390 enquire |
Fisher MT-650 Direct Drive TurntableFull auto and can also be used manually with lift lever. Features very accurate quartz locked speed and low mass arm. Suspended subchassis for good isolation. Working well with new cartridge and stylus.6.5kg |  $220 enquire |
Aiwa AP-2200 Direct Drive TurntableInteresting Japanese auto return model from the 80's. Huge strobe platter and nice smooth lever lift mechanism. Plynth is made of very dense ceramic resin material. Very solid ball race S shape arm with standard removable headshell. Working nicely with new Ortofon cartridge and stylus. Excellent condition.7.5kg |  sold |
JVC VL-5 Belt Drive TurntableCool early 70's model with S arm and standard headshell. Was rated for quadraphonic playback. Auto lift mechanism and mechanical lower and raise control. Upgraded with new cartridge with elliptical stylus and gold rca connectors. Working beautifully in near mint condition.7kg |  sold |
Marantz TT 2000 Direct Drive TurntableTidy low mass arm model with hidden stroboscope. Working well with good stylus and Audio Technica cartridge. Comes with Audio Technica dustbug.7.5kg |  $240 enquire |
Yamaha P-550 Direct Drive TurntableHeavy and solid high end model with very good specs for noise, stability and isolation. Fully automatic operation. Working perfectly with new stylus or can fit owners choice of different cartridge.7kg |  $340 enquire |