Finally! A 100% badged C.E.C. turntable! What does C.E.C. mean? It means Chou Denki Company, Denki is the Japanese word for "Electric." Just a play on words and translations. Not to mention they still exist today and still make audio equipment! http://www.cec-web.co.jp/
C.E.C. was also an OEM company for many several different Japanese companies, like Hitachi, Marantz, Radio Shack, Taya, Sanyo, and many others. The tonearm has a striking resemblance to the tonearm on the Marantz 6300 that many go gaga after!
That's right this is a fabulous table and super nice looking too! I really enjoy the plateau look in the dark wood finish, I'm guessing maybe mahogany as it was dirt cheap back in the 70s. This table was made between the early 70s to mid 70s as it's a pure manual belt drive turntable.
This is simplicity at it's best! Good size motor (pretty beefy), beautiful looking plinth, pure manual and an excellent tonearm. I guess somethings don't really change!
It was also a breeze to work on! Gotta love that!
This was a 4-channel turntable for those who have any quadraphonic records, but it plays in stereo beautifully. It also has a neat, albeit useless, feature. Next to the controls there is a stylus cleaner. Don't use it, but it's pretty neat. Why don't you want to use it? It feels a worn out and it seems time wasn't all too friendly with the red felt-like material. Better use a newer stylus cleaner instead. But, it does give the turntable that really retro look!
It's a 2-speed, manual, belt drive turntable, so you have to bring the needle over, drop the needle and then pick up the needle at the end. It also features a Shure M95 cartridge with a brand new stylus from Japan! And, it sounds perfect together. I have to say, it performs well above it's weight class, it can give the Pioneer PL-71 and Thorens TD-150mk2 run for it's money. While, it's no Thorens or AR or other fancier belt drive turntables, don't let the name fool you! And, not to mention it won't hurt the wallet as much either.
Overall, it's in great condition. Plinth as some nicks. Dust cover also has a handle for easy lifting too! You also have to appreciate the smoked dustcover too, it makes the table very pretty to look at.
C.E.C. was also an OEM company for many several different Japanese companies, like Hitachi, Marantz, Radio Shack, Taya, Sanyo, and many others. The tonearm has a striking resemblance to the tonearm on the Marantz 6300 that many go gaga after!
That's right this is a fabulous table and super nice looking too! I really enjoy the plateau look in the dark wood finish, I'm guessing maybe mahogany as it was dirt cheap back in the 70s. This table was made between the early 70s to mid 70s as it's a pure manual belt drive turntable.
This is simplicity at it's best! Good size motor (pretty beefy), beautiful looking plinth, pure manual and an excellent tonearm. I guess somethings don't really change!
It was also a breeze to work on! Gotta love that!
This was a 4-channel turntable for those who have any quadraphonic records, but it plays in stereo beautifully. It also has a neat, albeit useless, feature. Next to the controls there is a stylus cleaner. Don't use it, but it's pretty neat. Why don't you want to use it? It feels a worn out and it seems time wasn't all too friendly with the red felt-like material. Better use a newer stylus cleaner instead. But, it does give the turntable that really retro look!
It's a 2-speed, manual, belt drive turntable, so you have to bring the needle over, drop the needle and then pick up the needle at the end. It also features a Shure M95 cartridge with a brand new stylus from Japan! And, it sounds perfect together. I have to say, it performs well above it's weight class, it can give the Pioneer PL-71 and Thorens TD-150mk2 run for it's money. While, it's no Thorens or AR or other fancier belt drive turntables, don't let the name fool you! And, not to mention it won't hurt the wallet as much either.
Overall, it's in great condition. Plinth as some nicks. Dust cover also has a handle for easy lifting too! You also have to appreciate the smoked dustcover too, it makes the table very pretty to look at.
