This listing is for a RARE COSMETIC Condition VINTAGE RARE GATES M-5100-A TURNTABLE with TWO 16" GRAY RESEARCH 106-SP TONEARMs TRANSCRIPTION inside ORIGINAL BOX as can be WATCHED IN THE VIDEO and also seen in the pictures.
DEFINITELY WILL NOT LAST LONG, GET THIS ONE FAST OR LOSE IT!
Listing includes two GRAY RESEARCH 106-SP TRANSCRIPTION TONEARMs and comes with the ORIGINAL GATES M-5100-A TURNTABLE BOX!!!
These are very reliable and fantastic machines.
Amazing condition for their age.
Came from a Federal University Radio Station where it was hidden in their attic!!!
The unit is in Excellent original condition showing normal wear from age and use.
It even seems to be working fine as can be watched in the Video.
We are selling it under an as is no return condition since this is a very old equipment and we can't afford to have it being shipped around so please do check the video completely and also do check all the pictures carefully before you bid on this system.
This is the VERY RARE CLASSIC LEGENDARY 16" GATES BROADCAST TURNTABLE mounted on a 15mm aluminium plinth and supported by a 190mm high steel riser.
It is fitted with two TONEARM GRAY 106-SP TRANSCRIPTION and both arms seem to have the Accuphase Cartridge attached, please watch video.
Rare and beautiful condition mono.
We have seen a few of these online in photos usually bad paint etc. this one really looks perfect to mount as is.
Bearings are smooth.
Wires are present.
Seems to have the cartridge slide mount, please Watch Video.
Serial number 48971
Total length is 16 inches, needle to pivot is about 13 inches so a true transcription Tonearm from the mid to late 50's.
We had been hearing incredible reviews about the GATES TURNTABLES from all around the world.
We found this unit at a Radio Station attic. Within minutes after we set our eyes on this turntable, we had a bunch of people with their jaws dropped.
We can't describe how incredible it was. Pure luck, you just can't tear yourself away from it.
Visitors to the radio show would sigh a breath of relief at finally being able to see a real GATES turntable like this.
Don't miss this opportunity to purchase what is an exceptionally rare and sought after turntable.
After 13 years of selling, enjoying and hearing practically all of the very best LP turntables, we have finally found a turntable that is so remarkable, it is like entering another world.
INFORMATION BELOW IN ITALICS WAS TAKEN FROM THE MANY ONLINE WEBSITES:
Rare professional model vintage model GATES M-5100-A transcription turntable with 16'' diameter platter.
Three speed unit, 33 1/3, 45 and 78 RPM.
Made for use in recording studios and radio stations, this is a real broadcast quality turntable.
LEGENDARY TURNTABLE TONEARM GRAY 106-SP TRANSCRIPTION
This is renowned as a tank of a turntable and is getting super rare to find.
Engineered at GATES RADIO COMPANY USA headquarters they were used in radio stations and other broadcasting services throughout the US and the world for many years and were known as being extremely accurate and well built.
3 speed 33, 45 and 78rpm, 115 volts.
Starting a GATES turntable requires you to interact with it, much like winding a mechanical watch it soon becomes second nature to spin the platter so that it is running to speed instantly.
Just Like John Palmer stated, a Holistic approach to every component is considered in how it interacts with its neighbor so that the sum of the parts is exceeded by the whole.
Country/region of manufacture: United States
Stock # 131117
OFFERS: ACCEPTED
Warranty 90 DAYS
ITEM CONDITION: Normal Minor Scratches as can be seen in the pictures.
