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Vintage philips turntable automatic 406 dc servo belt-drive

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I've seen those tables... they are built well - I think in Germany. $100 is at the top end for that table, but still a reasonable price. If it were me, I'd offer $60 and settle on $80... assuming it works good and has a good cartridge/stylus.
 
janikphoto said:
I've seen those tables... they are built well - I think in Germany. $100 is at the top end for that table, but still a reasonable price. If it were me, I'd offer $60 and settle on $80... assuming it works good and has a good cartridge/stylus.
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Think they are made in holland, atleast that's where philips is based and where my GA212 was made.
 
FWIW, I would have no problem paying a C-note for one in good cosmetic and working condition (including the proprietary, slide-in cartridge mount). It is an uncommon and pretty darned good, European made fully automatic turntable with a low mass arm and suspended subchassis. Very 1970s, but not in a bad way; match it with a high-compliance cartridge and it will serve well.
 
Levitious said:
Think they are made in holland, atleast that's where philips is based and where my GA212 was made.
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The Phillips tables I've seen just like that one - maybe not the exact same model number, but definitely same era and series - all had "made in Germany" printed right on it.

FYI, I almost bought one that looked just like this one, but it was missing the center spindle. I figured the table was rare enough that I didn't want to mess with tracking a new one down. Otherwise, it looked as nice as any Dual I've seen.
 
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I had one of those! The slide-in cartridge mount was shot when I got it, and finding a replacement was a PITA. The auto functions were also nonworking when I got it from years of dust and dirt - but once it was set up, and after a good cleaning and tweaking, it was very nice. Very quiet table as I recall.

I owned it early in my vintage audio days, when I was exchanging gear right and left, and the Philips fell prey to a case of "upgrade-itis". I wish I still had it, I loved the 70s modern styling, and it worked well and sounded good. I'd suggest making sure you can listen to it before you buy; if it sounds good (meaning the cartridge mount fits well and doesn't have any loose connections) it's a pretty sweet turntable for the money.
 
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