Garrard RC90
Overview
The Garrard RC90 is a record changer from Garrard, a British maker known for its turntables. It uses an idler-wheel drive, powered by a Garrard Synchro-Lab hysteresis synchronous motor, and has a 9-inch tonearm. Some units were sold as the "Crown model." You can spot those by the large Crown logo.
Specifications
| Drive System | Idler-wheel drive |
| Motor | Garrard Synchro-Lab hysteresis synchronous motor |
| Platter | Die-cast aluminum |
| Tonearm | 9-inch |
| Speeds | 33 1/3, 45, 78 RPM |
| Record Compatibility | Standard 78RPM, fine-groove 45RPM, micro-groove 33 1/3RPM |
Market
The most frequently reported problem is a hardened or cracked idler wheel. Some units also need degreasing and re-greasing to work properly again.
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