BSR identification

[xXDEATH666Xx]

I scored 4 turntables today.
Realistic LAB-36
Panasonic RD-7703D
Kenwood KD-37R
And an unidentified BSR. There are no model numbers anywhere on the exterior. If anyone can help me with a model number I'd be grateful

 

[tnsilver]

Looks like a BSR Precision C198, or a very close variant.

 

[xXDEATH666Xx]

I believe you are correct. Minor variations on the platter, otherwise spot on

 

[petehall347]

bsr model 0933​

 

[tnsilver]

The platter maybe a C198, the rest looks like a C197.

EDIT: Yeah, I think @petehall347 nailed it. 0933 it is.

 

[petehall347]

not certain if i got it right as the markings on top of where the cartridge goes dont quite match .

 

[xXDEATH666Xx]

Looking at a pic of it now. 0933 for the exact match. Wood plinth and all

 

[tnsilver]

Hard to tell exactly. As Pete said, the bars on the headshell don't match. I'm going back with my initial hunch. I think it's a C197/C198. Apparently, there were more than one variants. I've already googled 3 different platters for the C197, and two distinct models, one named a B/1, the other A/S, and since this company produced them, not by the hundreds of thousands, but by the millions, I'm willing to bet there were even more, and that they are all sharing the exact same mechanism.

Here's an example:

BSR C197 Turntable Reduced Price - Photo1683061

www.canuckaudiomart.com

 

[petehall347]

there should be a sticker inside that might narrow it down some more

 

[xXDEATH666Xx]

This sticker is on the bottom. Does it help?


I found one that likes like mine...

VINTAGE BSR FULLY AUTOMATIC TURNTABLE RECORD CHANGER PLAYER MODEL 0933 | #1691003888

The unit looks great. There are some scuffs on the cover but no cracks (see photos). The turntable works but I am having trouble with the sound. There is the static sound when I handle the arm, but th

www.worthpoint.com

 

[tnsilver]

This sticker is on the bottom. Does it help?

Looks like 0933 designation to me. Service wise, I'm pretty sure all these variants are mechanically nearly identical, given some minor variations with the tonearm and plinth. Some market dependent features, such as power input (110V/220V motor) and line frequency (60Hz/50Hz pulley) are expected too.

 

[xXDEATH666Xx]

I don't suppose anyone has a service manual for this?