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One of my favorites a Dual 510 belt-drive turntable. No frills, just solid performance. With an Ortofon FF15E Mk II cartridge which is an improvement from the original to the turntable, likely also an Ortofon. Cover is very clean with minor scuffs, theres a little nick in the wood grain on the bottom front that could be glued back into place or touched up. New belt, tested by listening to an LP on a stereo. I have sold +100 turntables on eBay since 1998, I have a lot of experience packing these so they will survive shipping. You will have to re-install the platen and belt as they will be lifted off and packed in styrofoam. Turntable specs: Drive: Dual eight pole synchronous motor via precision flat belt on turntable platterStart-up Time: 2 s at 33/1-3 rpm (until nominal speed is reached)Platter: non-magnetic, detachable,Weight: 1,3 kgDiameter: 300 mmPlatter Speeds: 3-1/3 and 45 rpmPitch Control Variation: for 33-1/3 and 45 rpm records, adjustment range of approx. 1 semi-tone (approx. 6%) at both platter speedsSpeed Control: with illuminated stroboscope for platter speed 33-1/3 rpmSensitivity of Stroboscopic Light for 0,1% Speed Variation:3 locating marks/min at 50 Hz3,6 locating marks/min at 60 HzWow and Flutter: less than ±0,08% (according to DIN 45 507)Rumble (DIN 45 500)Unweighted : better than 42 dBWeighted : better than 63 dBTonearm: Torsion- resistant tubular aluminium tonearm in four point gimbalEffective Lenght of Tonearm: 222 mmOffset Angle: 25° 20Tangential Tracking Error: 0,16°/cmTonearm Bearing Friction (related to stylus tip):Vertical : less than 0,07 mN (0,007 p)Horizontal : less than 0,16 mN (0,016 p)Stylus pressure:From 0 - 30 mN ( 0 - 3 g) infinitely variable with 1 mN ( 1/10 g) calibrationsFrom 0 - 15 mN (0 - 1,5 g) operable from 5 mN ( 0,5 g) stylus pressure upCartridge Holder: Removable accepting any cartridge with 1/2 mounting and weight form 5,5 to 10 g (including mounting hardware)Adjustable Overhang: 5 mmPower Requirements: 110 - 130 V or 220 - 240 V (switchable), AC 50/60 HzPower Consumption: approx. 10 WattsDimensions (W x H x D): 420 x 148 x 365 mmWeight: 4,3 kg From an online review of the cartridge: Sound QualityThe Ortofon F15E MkII was a poor relation of the famous VMS20E MkII in that it had a similar VMS body but only a bonded elliptical rather than nude elliptical stylus (although the F15E wasn’t actually that much cheaper than the VMS20E). I was therefore expecting an inferior performance from the F15E, but I’ve since learned that cartridges are not always so straight-forward.Treble: High-frequency delivery is crisp and clear, with a good level of detail, and gives air to the sound. The treble makes an important contribution to the precise sound of this cartridge but isn’t too forward and is unlikely to prove tiring. Midrange: The mid-band has nice body, and is again clear and open with a decent level of detail. It gives vocals good presence and texture, and sibilance is handled reasonably well.Bass: The bass is forward, punchy and assertive. Deep bass is a strength of this cartridge and lends impressive weight to the sound. The bass is generally of extraordinary quality, especially at the price – taut, agile and reasonably textured. It allows the cartridge to navigate fast-moving rhythms with ease but without bass weight suffering.The above elements come together to produce a very pleasing whole, the overall character being a clean, tight sound with a relatively neutral balance. Some may perceive the balance as slightly warm, due to the prominence of the bass. The deep bass certainly gives weight to the sound but there is a solid feel across the entire frequency spectrum, right through to the upper-treble. Detail is also nicely portrayed across all the bands, although this is not a highly detailed, analytical cartridge. The excellent dynamics add significantly to the entertainment value of this cartridge, but are not over-bearing. While the F15E works well with all types of music, I find that its tight, punchy, agile presentation is well-suited to fast, 1980s electronic Pop. The main criticism that can be levelled at this cartridge is that there is occasionally a hint of hardness and lack of subtlety on some material. It also doesn’t have the sweet and charming personality that some cartridges have, but this is a minor quibble. It seems to me that the F15E was an exceptional budget/mid-priced cartridge which most listeners would find very satisfying and entertaining.
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