Garrard SL65B (1964–1972)
A manual turntable with cue and pause control, made by Garrard from 1964 to 1972.
Overview
The Garrard SL65B is a manual turntable that Garrard built between 1964 and 1972. It has an aluminum platter. The cue and pause control raises and lowers the pickup gently. Catalogs describe it as a 3-speed or 4-speed automatic turntable. It uses 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 SL65B is moderately collectible, rated 5/10 on the vintage scale. It is not as sought-after as the flagship SL100 or the 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 that the tonearm doesn't land on the correct spot, and that the turntable fails to play the last LP in a stack before shutting off.
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