Philips GA-202 Vs. GA-312

[Audio Maniac]

I purchased a mint condition Philips GA-202 today but suddenly an equally mint GA-312 came out few hours ago on Brazilian eBay.

How much is the latter better than the former?

Is it a real step up?

I searched about GA-202 but I haven't found much info about it on internet. If someone could help me I would be grateful.

Regards,

 

[Balifly]

The library over at Vinylengine has some information on the :

GA 202
http://www.vinylengine.com/library/philips/ga-202.shtml

GA 312
http://www.vinylengine.com/library/philips/ga-312.shtml

The choice would depend on what your needs are. :scratch2:

The owner's manual and service manual are free down loads.

You have to register first.

 

[melofelo]

review of the 202 here :
http://www.gramophone.net/Issue/Page/January%201970/129/774807/Philips+GA+202+Electronic+Turntable.+Price%3A+L64+Complete+with+plinth+and+GP411+Cartridge.+Manufactured+by+Philips+Electrical+Ltd.,+Century+House.+Shaftesbury+Avenue.+London,+WC2.

i think the 202 and 212/312 should be fairly similar in performance based on the arm and suspension...

 

[davidro]

Haven't tried 212/312. But on the looks department I like my 202 better. It does 78 rpm too if that counts.

 

[ARJohn]

It looks like the 202 is the 212 with 78rpm ? At end of side the motor turns off , on the newer 312 the motor turns off and the arm lifts. The 312 used LED's on the switches and the 212 used bulbs that burned out . I am guessing they are about equal sonically though ?