Garrard 86-SB (circa 1975–1976)
Not much documentation on the Garrard 86-SB has survived. There is one full period review, a brief advertising mention, and the spec sheet that came with the review. Audio (July 1976, p.60) called it a two-speed automatic turntable, complete with base and dustcover, at $159.95. The reviewer found its basic performance very close to the pricier Z-100-SB. It used a synchronous motor and belt drive to the platter. Styling was typical Garrard: black and silver against a light teak base.
Garrard's own advertising in HI-Fi-Stereo-Buyers (February 1975, p.31) showed the 86-SB alongside the Zero 100SB as part of the company's new single-play turntable line. Beyond those references, little is recorded. No manual, production years or user reception have been traced in the usual sources.
Known specs from the Audio review:
- Speeds: 33 and 45 rpm
- Motor: synchronous
- Drive: belt to turntable
- Wow & flutter: 0.06%
- Rumble: −64 dB
- Dimensions: 45.1 × 39.4 × 17.8 cm; weight 25 lb (11.
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