BSR P128
A professional-series automatic turntable used in multiple OEM audio systems, featuring a balanced tonearm and cueing device.
Overview
The BSR P128 is an automatic turntable produced by Birmingham Sound Reproducers (BSR), identified across technical documents and advertisements as part of the company's Professional Series. It was integrated into various branded audio systems, including the ITT-KB Twenty Two-Fifty Stereo System and the Blaupunkt Studio 3001. The model was offered with different cartridge configurations, such as the BSR SC5M and Shure magnetic cartridges, and appears in advertising paired with models like the MP60 and MP80. Known by alternate designations including P128-R and P128/MP60, it was marketed for both consumer and embedded system use.
Specifications
| Dimensions (WHD) | 335 x 130 x 285 mm / 13.2 x 5.1 x 11.2 inch (chassis only or for building in) |
| Product type | Automatic Turntable, Record Deck, Record Player |
| Tonearm type | Balanced arm |
| Features | Cueing device |
Design
The BSR P128 is an automatic turntable with a balanced tonearm and a cueing device for controlled needle placement. User reports indicate mechanical similarities to the BSR HT70 and MP60 models. It was designed for integration into larger audio systems, as seen in its use within ITT and Blaupunkt units, and features replaceable phono sockets and internal cabling to a preamp board. The P128/MP60 variant shares component design with other BSR models like the 610, using a rectangular mounting layout.
Market
Common issues reported include degraded grease turning into sticky residue, arm height misalignment, and speed instability due to loose or missing screws. Some users have restored units successfully, noting the importance of full servicing. Operating and user manuals have been observed in circulation, with one version available free online, and original instruction manuals listed for sale separately.
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