Garrard RC80

The Garrard RC80 is a three-speed automatic record changer that can play a stack of up to 10 records of the same size. It can play 10- or 12-inch records at 78 rpm, 7-, 10-, or 12-inch records at 33⅓ rpm, and 7-inch records at 45 rpm. Seven-inch records with large center holes can be played using an optional large record spindle or center hole clip-in adapters. Records can also be played manually.Here's a more detailed breakdown of its technical aspects:

• Drive system: Idler wheel

• Speeds: 16 2/3, 33 1/3, 45 and 78rpm

• Voltage: Suitable for use on either 100/130 volts or 200/250 volts AC, 50 or 60Hz according to the motor pulley fitted

• Some RC80 models had 'all in one piece' tonearms and were fitted with old magnetic turn over cartridges (TOM-1 & TOM-2), which didn't have connecting tags but a length of the old coaxial type wire with uninsulated outer screening already terminated within the cartridge2. These RC80 decks had no removable separate head shell and the head had a clear window in the top where a label of either 78 or LP was displayed as the cartridge was rotated in the non-detachable head.

• The RC80 dates back to around 1950.

• The service manual for this turntable has a lot of diagrams and useful information, and describes the various adjustments in detail