I'm a turntable collector as you can tell by watching my videos. I never understood why, at that time when American companies were very innovative, not one of them produced high quality turntables like Garrard & Dual did. I do believe that the Shure M3D & M7D was the 1st HQ magnetic stereo phono cartridge, but they are always mounted on a Garrard or Dual. Any thoughts on that? BTW, beautiful RC/80. I have many but I don't think I have that model, I have to check.
The 78 needle is doing obvious damage to the 78 record. You should only use 3 mil diamond needles Sapphire needles are junk. They chip easily, and will destroy records. Most 78 needles are sapphire, unfortunately, even if the LP needle is diamond.
There's a magic about old records on an old changer. My dad had a 1956 Garrard changer, similar to the RC80 except the spindle was straight and a record arm rest was used instead of the pusher platform. It even had a feeler arm. In 2000, the changer was dead. So with love n patience along with some WD40, grease, alcohol n Q-tips, I brought the changer back to life. I even found a 78 stylus for its VR-II magnetic cartridge! So it played both LPs and 78s the way they were meant to sound!
Garrard also made clocks. I have a beautiful Westminster chime art deco mantle clock I inherited from my grandfather and it still works beautifully. Those guys knew engineering!
I had the same type of turntable, but only can play 78 rpm records 'cause have no belts for 33 and 45 :( , I can´t found this. ¿You can recommend me any replace for it?. Thanks!. :)
Super neat, Poppa! Reminds me of my Phillips that needs tons of work to get going again. I'm hopeful! I was going to get rid of it. Can't wait to see it in it's new cabinet! :-)
This one took a fair amount of coaxing to get going. My neighbor still hasn't gotten the base done, hopefully soon. I'll post another video when it's all together.
Thanks, I was actually surprised at how nice it sounds. They sure could build 'em back then and built 'em to last. It makes you wonder why they don't sound at least as good now.
I'm a turntable collector as you can tell by watching my videos. I never understood why, at that time when American companies were very innovative, not one of them produced high quality turntables like Garrard & Dual did. I do believe that the Shure M3D & M7D was the 1st HQ magnetic stereo phono cartridge, but they are always mounted on a Garrard or Dual. Any thoughts on that? BTW, beautiful RC/80. I have many but I don't think I have that model, I have to check.
TwinMillMC 1 month ago
@dave631bnetzero, I know, it's my player, records and video.
poppakind1 1 month ago
@td1238 it is playing the 78 with an lp diamond stylus, obviously.
poppakind1 1 month ago
@poppakind1 45 RPM Mono
dave631bnetzero 1 month ago
@poppakind1 2nd track is 78 mono
dave631bnetzero 1 month ago
The 78 needle is doing obvious damage to the 78 record. You should only use 3 mil diamond needles Sapphire needles are junk. They chip easily, and will destroy records. Most 78 needles are sapphire, unfortunately, even if the LP needle is diamond.
td1238 1 month ago
There's a magic about old records on an old changer. My dad had a 1956 Garrard changer, similar to the RC80 except the spindle was straight and a record arm rest was used instead of the pusher platform. It even had a feeler arm. In 2000, the changer was dead. So with love n patience along with some WD40, grease, alcohol n Q-tips, I brought the changer back to life. I even found a 78 stylus for its VR-II magnetic cartridge! So it played both LPs and 78s the way they were meant to sound!
littlemikey1954 6 months ago
lol back to the future :p
SecretCashFlow101 8 months ago
Garrard also made clocks. I have a beautiful Westminster chime art deco mantle clock I inherited from my grandfather and it still works beautifully. Those guys knew engineering!
paulvernon100 1 year ago
You just can't kill a Garrard.
livesteamfan1 1 year ago
One Summer Night by the Danleers and Rock And Roll Waltz by Kay Starr
TheGoatflavor 1 year ago
what group and song is it if i may wonder?
moscowandy 1 year ago
I had the same type of turntable, but only can play 78 rpm records 'cause have no belts for 33 and 45 :( , I can´t found this. ¿You can recommend me any replace for it?. Thanks!. :)
osdelced 2 years ago
@osdelced There should be places online which have partts for the Garrard RC-80 turntable belts, just look online,
teendude16 2 years ago
Super neat, Poppa! Reminds me of my Phillips that needs tons of work to get going again. I'm hopeful! I was going to get rid of it. Can't wait to see it in it's new cabinet! :-)
RaymondTVinyl 2 years ago
This one took a fair amount of coaxing to get going. My neighbor still hasn't gotten the base done, hopefully soon. I'll post another video when it's all together.
poppakind1 2 years ago
Can't wait to see it when it's all together bro.
DooWop45s 2 years ago
Wow, Bryan! That is BEAUTIFUL! Sounds awesome as well!
sideshowtink 2 years ago
Thanks, I was actually surprised at how nice it sounds. They sure could build 'em back then and built 'em to last. It makes you wonder why they don't sound at least as good now.
poppakind1 2 years ago
I think it's like you said, today they leave the SOUL out!
sideshowtink 2 years ago
Btw what type of wood is the base going to be made out of?
DooWop45s 2 years ago
3/4" plywood, I think.
poppakind1 2 years ago
Now that's a cool find bro. And it's alive once again to play that wonderful Doo Wop 45!!!!!!
DooWop45s 2 years ago
Thanks, I'm glad you like it.
poppakind1 2 years ago