Technics SL-1600 Turntable, Pickering Cart, Excellent!!

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Technics SL-1600 Turntable, Pickering Cart, Excellent!!.
Here’s another nice Model 1600....direct drive and fully automatic operation. On board is a Pickering XV-15 cartridge with a Stanton 6800EL stylus. ....this combination sounds very good—but you may wish to upgrade as this player deserves it. I completely disassembled this machine and did a meticulous deep cleaning...removed/replaced old grease.. cleaned the pots and switches..added fresh dampening oil.....lubricated the spindle.. and sound/functions tested this for at least an hour or two. Everything works as designed...speeds dial in nicely. Condition is excellent throughout with a minimal marks on the base(please zoom in on the pics to verify condition)..the platter has just a few spots with oxidation.. there are numbers inscribed on the back panel…the mat is soft and pliable...the cover is excellent with a some surface swirling and scratches (no cracks)…all four feet are good. Taken altogether this is an outstanding 1600...these are getting harder to find..but this one’s super clean..good quality cartridge..built like a tank.
I will ship, at the buyers expense, utilizing FedEx to any of the contiguous 48 states. I pack with great care and fully insure for shipping. I use double walled heavy duty boxes reinforced with foam board in the corners. Believe me when I say I Don’t want transit damage more than you don’t. Due to the age of this device and the uncertain nature of vintage electronics this device is being sold AS IS with no returns. This is NOT a new machine...as such, it does not come with any guarantee implied or written.
This machine will come partially disassembled. You will need to mount the platter—and the drive belt in belt drive machines—the counterweight..and in some cases the anti-skate weight. DO NOT operate the machine without first properly balancing and setting the appropriate tracking weight. If you do not know how to do this there are tutorials available on YouTube, or you can call me and I’ll walk you through it.
…I appreciate your interest...please check my other listings…and VINYL ON!!!!!