Garrard RC60 (1966–1968)
A manual 2-speed turntable with single-post mechanism, designed for automatic playback of up to eight 78 RPM records.
Overview
The Garrard RC60 was made between 1966 and 1968 and belongs to Garrard's 60 series. It is an automatic record changer with a single-post mechanism, and it plays up to eight records in a row. You pick the speed by hand, but the unit handles the stacking and playback. It runs a D16 induction motor and supports 78 RPM records. A 45 RPM spindle adapter comes with it.
Specifications
| Product type | Automatic 78 Rpm Record Changer |
| Turntable Type | Manual, 2-speed |
| Mechanism type | single-post mechanism |
| Speed | 78 Rpm |
| Record capacity | up to eight records |
| Motor | D16 Induction Motor |
| Weight | Approx. 6.5 kg |
| Accessories | 45 RPM spindle adapter, dust cover |
Design
The RC60 uses a D16 induction motor and a single-post mechanism for automatic changing. That was a common design in mid-tier turntables of the 1960s.
Context
Garrard positioned the RC60 as the entry-level model in the 60 series. Thorens made a re-badged version of it as one of their early products.
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