[UKGarage]

Hi there guys, I have this magnificent turntable for sale please read the whole description

After some serious and careful deliberation, I've finally come to the decision that I will sell this truly amazing work of art that is the original Sykes + Hirsch Compacta High Fidelity Turntable, as featured in the March 1972 addition of Design magazine

Back in 1971/72 this was selling new for £200, which is the equivalent of around £2000 in today's money

Not only extremely rare (virtually impossible) to find and very much sought after for any true connoisseur this fully working record turntable is in immaculate condition considering that it was made in the 1971-72 era and could potentially become the center piece for someones home/studio/office/club/bar etc.
It's famous tone arm is the world renowned Transcriptors Fluid Arm which basically looks and works as if it were brand new and from the research I've done including it's stylus and cartridge of this particular combined part is worth between £800 - £1000 just by itself, the cartridge is the Empire 2000E which again looks brand new too, then there is the 3 point elusive platter which principle is to even out record warp and obviously looks stunning.

It has a built in amplifier and radio all capable of attachment to any speakers, headphones or extension speakers and has plenty more features too, it also comes complete with the correct bulgin power lead

I've recently been in touch with one half of the makers of the turntable and having spoken to many others alike the true value seems to be what ever someone is willing to pay therefore I am open to sensible offers, I've also been in contact with a music museum not too far from where I am in London whom also have taken much interest.

As it stands I'm posting this in order to gather interest from any music lovers like myself and would appreciate any constructive input you might have.

If you are seriously interested in buying then please message me and we can discuss further

Many Thanks

[mikeeastman]

Per the forum rules you have to list a price.

[UKGarage]

Per the forum rules you have to list a price.

Oh right really, I didn't know that.. I was kind of hoping that along with the knowledge of others within the forum I might get a clearer idea of exactly what it's worth.. Realistically I was hoping for about £2000 but being so unique it could well be worth a lot more to the right person   

[bacobits1]

What the hell is that? 

[glynnw]

A 10 on my lust meter.  Just cannot afford to collect these things anymore.  ! think your 2000 price is right on - about twice a comparable Transcriptors Skeleton.

[FullRangeMan]

This integrated equip would fit nice in an museum along with other unsual equipment.