Turntable Details
Drive
Idler
Motor
Wow & Flutter %
0.15
Rumble [dB]
Speed
33, 45
Dimensions [mm]
Platter Material
Platter Diameter [mm]
Total Weight [kg]
Tonearm
Year Built
S-shaped
Platter Weight [kg]
Plinth Material
Price
Additional information
Drive System and Motor
Idler-wheel drive with a precision-ground neoprene tire for torque transmission.
Hysteresis synchronous motor (110-120V AC, 60Hz) ensures stable speed accuracy.
Platter and Bearing
Aluminum platter with strobe markings for speed verification.
Single-ball thrust bearing for low-friction rotation.
Performance and Features
Speeds: 33⅓ and 45 RPM (manual selection via lever).
Automatic functions:
Auto-return at record end.
Repeat play capability (stacking up to 6 records).Wow and flutter: Estimated at 0.15% (comparable to ELAC 50H MkII).
Tonearm and Cartridge
S-shaped tonearm with adjustable counterweight and anti-skate.
Originally paired with a ceramic cartridge (e.g., Sonotone 8T or similar).
Construction
Wooden plinth (walnut veneer common) with hinged dust cover.
Dimensions: 17.5" W × 14.5" D × 7.5" H.
Weight: ~20 lbs.
Context
Rebranded version of the ELAC Miracord 46, sold exclusively by Radio Shack in the 1970s.
Simplified sibling to the ELAC 50H MkII, sharing 90-95% of its performance but with a different tonearm.