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Realistic R-8000 Turntable

A.K.A the Realistic LAB-300.  See the 1977 Radio Shack Catalog for more information at: http://www.radioshackcatalogs.com, gotta love that website!  Not to mention was apparently the second most expensive turntable from that catalog!

Why the designation of R-8000?  My guess would be it's probably the Canadian version of it.  There have been numerous accounts where Radio Shack has re-badged a turntable for the Canadian market.  But, other than that I don't know why it's called the R-8000.

Regardless of it's name, it is a C.E.C. made turntable and made in Japan!  It's your typical 2-speed, semi-automatic, belt drive, suspended plinth turntable and performs flawlessly.

It's been completely serviced with a new belt and a brand new Audio-Technica AT-3600 cartridge.  New lubrication and the cue arm has been re-dampened so it drops nice and slowly.  Also features a Realistic headshell!

Overall, it sounds quite nice and plays perfectly.  Plus, it looks great!  Everyone seems to love the woodgrain look.  However, it is vinyl wrap on the plinth, but it does have real wood underneath it!

This is a great starter table and the auto-return is a plus for those who like to leave the room and forget about their spinning vinyl!





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