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 is a turntable produced between 1966 and 1968, part of Garrard's 60 series. It functions as an automatic record changer using a single-post mechanism, capable of playing up to eight records in sequence. Though manually operated in speed selection, it automates record stacking and playback. The unit uses a D16 induction motor and supports 78 RPM records, with a 45 RPM spindle adapter included.
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 Garrard RC60 uses a D16 induction motor and features a single-post mechanism for automatic record changing, a common design in mid-tier turntables of the 1960s.
Context
The Garrard RC60 was positioned as an entry-level model within the 60 series. Thorens produced a re-badged version of the Garrard RC60 as one of their early products.
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