Realistic LAB 500

[Northwinds]

I bought one new when they came out. I found it to be noisy. No matter where I set it up or what I had it connected to it would cause speakers to howl or the woofers would start pumping with volume set at around half way. Even with the bass set to flat. At lower volumes it did sound good. Maybe I had a bad one? To bad, I did like the looks of it. Someone said it had a P mount Sure 95ED. I don't really know. But, I have read several threads about them sounding pretty good. I hope the OP's does also.

That feedback is probably a grounding issue either tonearm or cart (or both)

 

[stan65cutlas]

Canadian market only? There was a version of the Realistic integrated that I have that was sold in Canada and Europe only. I never saw that table in any RS store in my area.

pretty sure it is a canadian only table, very little online info, great table,

 

[ZR9B]

I did finally have time to play with the table....I put a panfeild headshell / cart on there I had laying around. Everything works as is should the best I can tell. I believe the cart is longer than what should be on there and the counter weight is far back.
This cheep shell/cart sounds like crap on my old TT and like crap on this one, but at least I know it works. I ordered a table mat and the smelly one will go to the curb!
Now I'm on the lookout for a cart and needle.
Im sure the wife is on to me and my plan to set up a system in the living room....I'm going to have to get her a Nickelback record now.

 

[Montycat]

Im sure the wife is on to me and my plan to set up a system in the living room....I'm going to have to get her a Nickelback record now.

You really hate her that much? Man, you are evil.