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Help zenith mid century turntable

Katechio

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i acquired this and I can’t find any info on it online model # is Sff2500
I was told I need a part, not sure what part, not sure where to get it looked at.
I also would like to know if it’s valuable?
 

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The turntable may be a replacement and not original to the console because the changer does not have a Zenith badge. See if you can find a Sam’s Photofact Service Manual based on the model number of the console stamped on the back of the unit. The Service Manual should include a photo of the original changer.
 
Yes, the turntable is a late 60's replacement, made by VM. The original would have been VM made also but styled to match console and would have had the Cobra tonearm.
 
^^ came here to say this. Looks like Voice of Music, who are kind-of still around. thevoiceofmusic.com will have pics and info on how to identify the specific model. Looks like this one was branded for Allied Electronics, who was affiliated with Radio Shack back then. They had a catalog of hifi gear that was simply re-branded equipment made by others.

and agreed that the original changer was quite likely a Zenith-branded VM changer with basically the same mechanical bits.
 
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