Turntable Details
Drive
Idler
Motor
Wow & Flutter %
Rumble [dB]
Speed
16, 33, 45, 78
Dimensions [mm]
Platter Material
Platter Diameter [mm]
Total Weight [kg]
Tonearm
Year Built
Straight
Platter Weight [kg]
Plinth Material
Price
Additional information
The ELAC Miracord 40A turntable is a vintage record player made in Germany for Realistic in the 1970s. It is known for its sturdy build quality, often described as being built like a tank. The turntable can be found in various conditions, from very good to fair, depending on its maintenance and usage history. Some models are available for purchase online, with prices ranging from $100 to $250.
The Miracord 40A turntable has a synchronous motor that locks onto the mains frequency, meaning the motor speed does not vary. It may produce a slight "tick, tick, tick" sound when playing, which is attributed to the tachometer that keeps track of and corrects the RPMs of the unit. Adjusting the speed of the turntable involves moving the pulley slightly on the varying diameter pulley for the chosen speed.