Garrard SL65B (1964–1972)
A classic manual turntable with cue and pause control, produced by Garrard from 1964 to 1972.
Overview
The Garrard SL65B is a manual turntable made by Garrard between 1964 and 1972. It features an aluminum platter and includes cue and pause control that gently raises or lowers the pickup. Described in catalogs as a 3-speed or 4-speed automatic turntable, it includes a Synchro-Lab motor and has damped cuing, anti-skate, and stylus force gauges.
Specifications
| Turntable Type | Manual |
| Speeds | 3-speed or 4-speed |
| Platter | Aluminum |
| Features | Cue and pause control, damped cuing, anti-skate, stylus force gauges, Synchro-Lab motor |
Market
The Garrard SL65B is moderately collectible, rated 5/10 on the vintage scale, and is not as sought-after as the flagship SL100 or the legendary 301/401 models. A service manual for the SL65B (and S55B) is available on eBay, and units have been listed on Facebook Marketplace. Some users report issues such as the tonearm not landing on the correct spot and the turntable failing to play the last LP in a stack before shutting off.
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