DC Electronic

[archie2]

Ever hear of a DC Electronic turntable?

 

[danj]

Never heard of a brand or model designated as such but I've seen descriptive labels on turntables: "DC Electronic" as in "DC" motor with "Electronic" speed control.

 

[ferninando]

what danji said.

 

[mhardy6647]

I seem to recall that the Philips GA-212 says "DC Electronic" on the front of it.

 

[archie2]

That's what I thought too. It looked interesting. Anyway it sold in a package deal.

 

[SpruceMoose]

the 212 is what i thought of also. man, that would have been a nice rig to get.

 

[mhardy6647]

That does appear to be a 212 or 312 in the photo.
(EDIT: you might want to delete the link, else this thread needs to mosey over to Dollars and Sense)

 

[Balifly]

Philips 212

I bought the Philips 212 belt drive new and it was my " go to " turntable for eons.
It was my only TT till my GF came along with her own rock and roll stereo set up.
It was just in the shop to have a new belt, new lights, all the switches cleaned a couple of weeks ago.
I have also wanted to put a different tonearm on it, just to jazz it up a little.
This is what it looks like.
http://www.vinylengine.com/library/philips/ga-212.shtml

 

[lini]

I have also wanted to put a different tonearm on it, just to jazz it up a little.

I'd rather leave the arm as is. What cart are you running on your 212?

Greetings from Munich!

Manfred / lini

 

[Balifly]

Tone arm will stay intact.

I'd rather leave the arm as is. What cart are you running on your 212?

Greetings from Munich!

Manfred / lini

The cartridge is an old Goldring G820E, on its second stylus.
It was installed by a friend soon after the purchase of the TT.
Thanks for the advice on the tone arm, it is just wishful thinking.