Garrard 86 (circa 1976)

The Garrard Model 86SB was a two-speed automatic turntable. It sold for $159.95, complete with a base and dustcover. Audio (July 1976, p.60) tested it and found its basic performance very close to the pricier Z-100-SB, even though the 86SB had no variable speed control. The styling was restrained - black and silver finish against a light teak base - with the controls grouped on the left.

Known specifications from that review:

Speeds: 33⅓ and 45 rpm
Motor: Synchronous type
Drive: Belt to turntable
Wow & flutter: 0.06%
Rumble: −64 dB
Dimensions: 17¾ × 15⅛ × 7 in (45.1 × 39.4 × 17.8 cm)
Weight: 25 lb (11.34 kg)
Price: $159.95 (with base and dustcover)

Almost nothing else is recorded about the 86. Production years, its lineage within Garrard's catalog, and user reception are all undocumented. If you have a copy of the owner's manual, an advertisement, or any further information, the Archive would welcome it.