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Realistic LAB-390

Turntable Details

Drive

Direct

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

  • Drive System: Direct drive

  • Motor: Uses the same motor and motor drive IC (AN630U) as the Technics SL-D2

  • Speeds: Supports 33 1/3 and 45 RPM (78 RPM not mentioned)

  • Tonearm: Similar to the one in Technics SL-20/SL-23 models

  • Cartridge: Originally fitted with a Realistic cartridge, likely a rebranded Shure (possibly similar to Shure M95)

  • Stylus: Compatible with Realistic R5X / Shure 5X stylus

  • Cueing: Features a cue lever for precise stylus placement

  • Dimensions: 16.875 x 5.125 x 14.75 inches (429 x 130 x 375 mm)

  • Special Features:
    Speed control accessible from the bottom
    Manufactured by Technics for Radio Shack

  • Build: Likely includes a dust cover (common for turntables of this era)

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