Garrard SP25 MKIII (1970–1974)
A consumer turntable that brought Garrard engineering to the mass market, produced from 1970 to 1974.
Overview
The Garrard SP25 MKIII is a turntable Garrard made in the early 1970s. It belonged to a line of consumer models built to put Garrard's engineering in front of a wider audience. The professional 301 and 401 are heavy machines. The SP25 MKIII is lighter, which made it a home turntable rather than a studio one. It was sold alongside other consumer turntables like the AT-60 and SL-95.
Specifications
| Production years | 1970 - 1974 |
| Platter diameter | 267mm |
| Wow & Flutter | 0.04% DIN |
| Motor type | 12-pole hysteresis motor |
| Motor speed | 250 r.p.m. |
| Motor voltage | 100–130V |
| Weight | 11.2kg |
Market
A unit described as being in "Excellent working condition" turned up on eBay, so the model does show up on the secondhand market. One listing asked whether the turntable was worth buying at £15, which suggests modest collector interest today. Service manuals are available to download and buy. Some owners report using the SL65 manual for servicing, since it covers much of the SP25 MKIII's mechanics.
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