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Gates CB-77

Turntable Details

Drive

Idler

Motor

Wow & Flutter %

Rumble [dB]

Speed

Dimensions [mm]

Platter Material

Platter Diameter [mm]

Total Weight [kg]

Tonearm

Year Built

Platter Weight [kg]

Plinth Material

Price

Additional information

The Gates CB-77 is a 12-inch professional transcription turntable designed for simplicity and low rumble. Here's a technical description:General Specs:

  • Chassis Size: 16" x 16" x 5 15/16"

  • Motor Hang Below Chassis: 5 3/32"

  • Platter Size: 13 3/8"

  • Weight: Net 30 lbs, Shipping 40 lbs

  • Construction: Machined aluminum platter and base

  • Finish: Beige gray with black escutcheon and heavy gray felt turntable platter cover

Operational Specs:

  • Motor: Hysteresis synchronous, single phase, 600 RPM with mfd running capacitor and 40°C temperature rise

  • Speeds: 33 1/3, 45, and 78 RPM

  • Center Bearing: 1" diameter hardened steel rotates in Chrysler oilite bearing

  • Cueing: At 33 1/2 RPM, 1/3 turn; at 45 RPM, 1/6 turn; at 78 RPM, 3/4 turn

  • Wow: 0.1% maximum, capable of 0.08%

  • Flutter: 0.07% maximum, capable of 0.05%

  • Noise or Rumble: Rated -45 dB at 33 1/2 RPM, -40 dB at 45 RPM, and -35 dB at 78 RPM

  • Motor Start: Rocker-type illuminated mercury switch

  • Idler Wheel: Special shear action neoprene, self-aligning

  • Speed Change: Single indexed lever control

  • Power: 117 volts, 60 Hz, 35 watts (50 Hz model available)

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