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Rek-O-Kut Turntables - ROK

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That is some great information on the L34. I have been working on mine and the speed works fine on 45. On the 33 1/3 i get some slight variations. works fine a few seconds then not and so on. I am missing the eclip and washers(?) on the 33 idler. would that cause this variation in speed? from the idler perhaps moving up and down slowly? Thank you for any information.
 
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Instruction scans of Rondine B-12H & B-12

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Parts list for Rondine Deluxe B-12H note parts list was oversize in length


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Can't beat part #84 - Filler Block
A grease encased block of wood! Must be cedar... mine have held up more than a half-century in pristine shape.
 
This post comes a bit too late for me. I had a Rek-O-Kut T-12-H (the commercial grade version) with a Pickering 190 arm. Both were built to take incredible abuse. But I already have too many projects, so I sold the both in December.
 
1959 Allied Catalog page for Rek-O-Kut

I thought I would throw this out. It covers most of the models that were made through 1965 that I know of. Eventually I will have all the Allied catalogs scanned through 1965 or so.
 

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:music:Very appropriate sticky and timely info as I am in beginning process of refurbishing my dad's L-34 Jr. he put together as a kit in 1958. What solvents/cleaners should I use to shine up the platter. Also, I've seen a very shiny ROK red rubber/vinyl mat on some tables. Still have mine and wondered what to use on it without messing up LP collection. Thanks for all advice.
 
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:music:Very appropriate sticky and timely info as I am in beginning process of refurbishing my dad's L-34 Jr. he put together as a kit in 1958. What solvents/cleaners should I use to shine up the platter. Also, I've seen a very shiny ROK red rubber/vinyl mat on some tables. Still have mine and wondered what to use on it without messing up LP collection. Thanks for all advice.
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I've got the red vinyl mat on my B-12H awaiting restoration. Mine looks in really good shape but I think I'd try what some say for restoring the idler wheel rubber..some just soak in dish soap. If that didn't work, it would be easy to move to more aggressive restorers. Maybe someone else has tried something that worked well and wouldn't compromise records.

Dnewma, I'd love to see some pics.
 
Glad I found this post, now I know what to do with my B-12H(?)! It has very large custom made plinth built in Denver,Co.. The top of the plinth is isolated from the sides by foam which is of course dried out over time. I'm not 100 % sure it is a B-12H but it does have the H motor. I have been trying to decide whether to restore it for myself or to sell it for about a year now, not that it needs a lot of restoration. I think now it will be my table for my tube system. It has a GE tonearm on it now, Do I rewire for stereo or put a more modern arm on it, that is the question??????? Pics to come!
 
In very nice original condition and it was free! Arm is wired for stereo but head wiring will need to be modified for new style cartridge. I really think I'd want a more modern arm with antiskate to maximize performance and keep from wearing out my lp's...........
 
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I really think I'd want a more modern arm with antiskate to maximize performance and keep from wearing out my lp's...........
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You could always give the original arm a try, others have been impressed
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Rondine Deluxe...that's the B-12H. :thmbsp: I would think about trying the original arm and then move on to something else if it didn't float my boat.
 
It has a GE arm on it wired for stereo. I listened to it today for the first time and it defiinately needs work. I knew it needed new interconnects and ground wire work. The thing that bothers me is degradation of sound towards the center of the lp. That usually means the vinyl is being degraded also. Lots of rumble in there too .....but , you can tell that is has potential. I am also thinking about modifying the arm to accept a more modern cartridge or maybe finding an older better quality arm. Any recomemdations????
 
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