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  1. J

    Two sizes of Harman Kardon Rabco ST-8 turntables

    Hi all, anyone know any details about the two different sizes of Harman Kardon ST-8 turntables? I have one of each: One is 2-3/4" tall (high) , black brushed anodized sidewall, logo on the right side, with the baseplate recessed up into the sidewall. One is 2-1/4" tall (high), black brushed...
  2. J

    Need advice on Harman Kardon ST-7 / ST-8 turntable motor wiring

    Hi everyone. I need some collective advice on how to correctly wire / connect a Papst GS 38.09 motor on a Harman Kardon ST-7 turntable. I have two ST-7s and want to move the motor from one to the other. The challenge I've encountered is that the wiring of the motor removed from the destination...
  3. P

    Harman Kardon ST-8 revisions

    Hello! A few years ago I got bitten by the linear tracking turntable bug. There's something exciting to me about seeing all the different ways that various companies solved the problem of tonearm movement. The HK/Rabco design is one of the most interesting to me, in all of its low-tech glory. I...
  4. L

    Differences between Harman Kardon ST vs T series turntables

    hey guys it seems like there is little information available on Harman Kardon turntables. I am specifically interested in what the differences are between the ST and the T series turntables. From what I could gather from the pricing on eBay, ST series seem to be more expensive than the T...
  5. Briant8

    Harman Kardon ST-7 strobe issue

    Hi All, So I just dove into my first ST-7, replaced tracking wheel, belts, DeOxit on pots, etc... After much frustration, cussing, cajoling and downright threatening (it never seemed to listen at all, btw) it’s up and running and sounding great. My issue is that the strobe speed is off. When...
  6. Canmex

    Harman Kardon ST-8 Platter Retainer

    Does anybody know what size the retaining clip and washer are for holding the platter in place on a ST-8. I just recently acquired one and it came without these two pieces. The table runs fine without them but it would be nice to have things as they were meant to be. Also, any suggestions on...
  7. kmp14

    I love my Harman Kardon Rabco ST-8, But....

    I really like the HK Rabcos. I think they are a really clever mechnical design. I like how the travel of the tonearm carriage is directly linked to the rotation of the platter, so they are alway in sync. Really smart. Here comes the but....After years of using my ST-8 on my secondary system...
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