Garrard SRP22 (1960s)
A compact, manually operated 3-speed turntable designed for space-constrained or portable use
Overview
The Garrard SRP22 is a single record player made during the 1960s by British manufacturer Garrard. Marketed as a compact and inexpensive unit, it was intended for applications where space was limited or portability was a priority. The turntable features manual operation and automatically switches off when the record finishes playing, a convenience function for its class. It was sold under slightly varying model names, including "Garrard SRP 22".
Specifications
| Product type | single record player |
| Operation | manual |
| Speeds | 3-speed |
| Finish | dark metallic green |
| Dimensions (WHD) | 305 x 122 x 315 mm / 12 x 4.8 x 12.4 inch |
Design
The unit automatically switches off when the record has finished playing and was designed to be especially suitable for use in portable equipment or where space is limited.
Market
Original pricing varied across publications: listed at £4.19.8 in Practical Wireless (December 1967), £24.10.0 (June 1967), £24.19.8 (February 1968), and £23.7.6 (Practical Electronics, March 1968). A 1969 listing shows "68.19.8", but this may include additional components such as trimmers and not reflect the standalone unit price.
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