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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.
 
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.

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.
 
Think they are made in holland, atleast that's where philips is based and where my GA212 was made.

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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