[78-L] Turntables that will play 78s and 16" ETs

[Dave at Audio Tech Transfer]

Greetings from Wyoming,

I'm using a Technics SP-15, dedicated for playback of 78s and 16" discs.  The turntable was a freebie from a local radio station.  After some minor repairs, I built a 1 1/2" thick plinth for it and mounted a longer (about 10 1/4" effective length) Jelco tonearm, purchased from Kurt Nauck.  I'm using a Stanton 500 cartridge with a selection of 6 different styli, 5 of which are diamond elliptical profile.  For a phono preamp I use a Hagerman Bugle Pro, which is a variable EQ model.

What I especially like about the SP-15 (besides excellent speed stability and undetectable wow&flutter and rumble) is the plus/minus 10% pitch control with digital readout.  So if I need to spin an Edison Diamond Disc at 80 RPM, all I need to do is punch in + 2.2% and I'm there.

Overall, it's an excellent performer.

Dave aka Cactus Cowboy