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Additional information
The Schlumberger A1B is a high-quality belt-drive turntable produced around 1971, notable for its precision engineering and unique design features.
Drive System: Belt drive powered by a 250 RPM capstan synchronous motor controlled by an oscillator, ensuring stable and accurate platter rotation.
Speeds: Supports 33⅓ and 45 RPM.
Tonearm: Equipped with a Pierre Clément linear tracking tonearm, which minimizes tracking error by maintaining the stylus tangential to the record groove throughout playback.
Construction: The chassis is made from a combination of aluminum and porcelain, providing rigidity and vibration damping.
Weight: Approximately 13 kg (around 28.6 lbs).
Connectivity: Stereo output with RCA (Cinch) connectors.
Design: Features an aluminum front panel with a wooden cabinet enclosure, combining aesthetic appeal with functional stability.
Additional Features: The turntable includes a high-specification oscillator for motor speed control and a mechanism to cancel tracking errors inherent in linear tracking arms.
Collector's Item: Due to its build quality and unique features, the Schlumberger A1B is considered a sought-after vintage turntable.