Turntable Details
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Tonearm
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Additional information
Type: Fully automatic turntable and likely record changer
Drive System: Typically idler wheel or belt-drive (consistent with Audinac/BSR licensed mechanisms used in Argentina during the 1970s)
Speeds Supported: 33 and 45 RPM, possibly 78 RPM depending on year and variant (common on South American turntables of this era)
Tonearm: Straight or s-shaped, with automatic cueing and return
Automation:
Auto start, auto return, and shutoff after playback
Designed for stacker spindle operation (multiple records can be played automatically)Cartridge: Designed for magnetic and ceramic cartridges; typically shipped with standard moving magnet type, compatible with upgrades
Plinth/Chassis: Wood base with metal deck, intended to reduce vibration and provide stability
Isolation: Rubber feet for improved vibration damping
Power Supply: 220V AC (Argentinian mains standard)
Additional Features:
Robust mechanical design, straightforward maintenance
May feature BSR (UK) mechanism if labeled P144R (restored in Mendoza, Argentina as per video references)
Summary
The Audinac P144 offers durable mechanical reliability, full automatic functionality, compatibility with a range of cartridges, and solid vibration isolation typical of vintage Argentinian turntables. Its record changing option and ease of use helped it stand out for casual and enthusiast vinyl listeners in its era.