Looking at a Sapphire with external vacuum and a toneram and headshell that I can't readily identify. This is apparently an early Sota Sapphire maple band with MDF plinth without wood veneer maybe around 1983 dark smoked cover.
I have not been able to identify the arm or cartridge other than the yellow mounts of the cartridge with "mC" and "yu" logos.
I will get the serial and call the manufacturer but until then I would like to know as much as possible prior to purchase.
Thanks to all
I have not been able to identify the arm or cartridge other than the yellow mounts of the cartridge with "mC" and "yu" logos.
I will get the serial and call the manufacturer but until then I would like to know as much as possible prior to purchase.
Thanks to all
Does it have a black aluminum cover over the motor or a wood cover with inset lettering?
The platter vacuum seal lip starts to go on the older models, so be sure its in decent shape as SOTA charges a small fortune for replacement.
A new rubber seal is flat looking and older original ones are smaller and more upright in stature.
Regards
David
The platter vacuum seal lip starts to go on the older models, so be sure its in decent shape as SOTA charges a small fortune for replacement.
A new rubber seal is flat looking and older original ones are smaller and more upright in stature.
Regards
David
Thanks for the prompt response. The belt/motor plinth is black as well as the base. Love the wood models but this appears to be an earlier one and may be able to pick it up cheap athough I can't identify the arm or cartridge.
I had only casually glanced at this and do apologize for the poor pics but on second thought this may be of interest if I just could know what I'm looking at. I will have to travel a bit to get the serial number and the owner really isn't aware of exactly what this is. Maybe...