BSR P128

An automatic turntable from BSR's Professional Series, used in several OEM audio systems. It has a balanced tonearm and a cueing device.

Overview

The BSR P128 is an automatic turntable made by Birmingham Sound Reproducers (BSR). Technical documents and advertisements list it as part of the company's Professional Series. It went into several branded audio systems, including the ITT-KB Twenty Two-Fifty Stereo System and the Blaupunkt Studio 3001. It came with different cartridge setups, such as the BSR SC5M and Shure magnetic cartridges, and ads show it paired with models like the MP60 and MP80. It also goes by P128-R and P128/MP60. BSR sold it for both consumer use 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 P128 has a balanced tonearm and a cueing device for controlled needle placement. User reports say it is mechanically similar to the BSR HT70 and MP60 models. It was built to drop into larger audio systems, as its use in ITT and Blaupunkt units shows. It has replaceable phono sockets and internal cabling that runs to a preamp board. The P128/MP60 variant shares component design with other BSR models like the 610, and uses a rectangular mounting layout.

Market

Reported problems include degraded grease that turns into sticky residue, arm height misalignment, and speed instability from loose or missing screws. Some users have restored units successfully and say the unit needs a full servicing. Operating and user manuals have been seen in circulation. One version is available free online, and original instruction manuals are listed for sale separately.