I was browsing E Bay the other week (as you do) !! Speakers ,then Amps , then turntables
Spotted an Aiwa turntable that just interested me, and after a bit of reseach , got to thinking it might be an adequate replacement for some of the other stuff I use (or dont )
Cut long story short , I paid neigh on sixty pounds , post included for the example on the bay. Yes post included
I was a bit windy about that but credit where its due ,the double boxing and mass of bubble wrap made sure she arrived in as near perfect condition - which suprised me !!



It transpired that the arm had gone over to the right side more than it should ,( May have been me pulling the bubble wrap off ,and it hooking in the lifting lever on the headshell !! )which caused it to not want to swing back over to rest position !
But after removing the base , I saw that the metal runner on the underside of the arm had gone past the end of the microswitch and then caused it to lock behind the plunger fo the switch ! A quick push in with a small screwdriver and it swung back over

Solid solid heavy base , and adjustable feet as well .

Whats the cart ??


Only down side - the original square headed Aiwa shell has been replaced with this - no probs , I have a Shibata AT 95 E I had from Grant that will be going on it hopefully ! Will need to scour E Bay for the right square headshell
Sexy looking arm ,I thought !!

Lid is really good too , a few faint scratches but nothing that will not polish out !!

Going to switch cleaner the pots , and set her up later , but in all the internals look very clean and the caps in good condition , although I shall aim to replace them .