The Rek-O-Kut Rondine Deluxe is one of the most collectible vintage turntables, and this is a stellar example. Complete with the original Rek-O-Kut plinth, an Ortofon RS-212 arm, and Denon DL-103 cartridge, this table has been completely rebuilt. If you look carefully, you can see a few cosmetic issues, but mechanically, this 'table is the bees knees.
- Production
- 1955-71
- Condition
- 9/10
- Serial No.
- B12H-01
- Orig. MSRP
- $119.95
- Restoration
- Full 30-point service check
- Replaced motor capacitor with film cap
- Machined new brass idler wheel
- Cleaned spindle and relubricated
- Freed up frozen 45 adapter
- Removed heavy oxidization from the platter
- Replaced rotted oil tubes with silicone tubing
- Fitted period correct ortofon arm
- Machined arm base and stainless spacer for proper arm fittment
- Installed new phono cables
- Installed and balanced Denon dl-103 cartridge (very few hours of use)
- Installed new power cord
- Refinished the plinth
- Detailed
- Specs
Type 3-Speed Idler-Drive Turntable
Speeds 33.3, 45, 78
Wow and Flutter 0.09%
Rumble -39dB (NAB)
Motor self-lubricating hysteresys motor
Startup time 1/6 revolution
Tonearm Ortofon RS-212
Cartridge Denon DL-103
Dimensions 16.5"W x 8.5"H x 16.75"D
Weight 27 lbs.
- Documentation
Rek-o-kut Rondine Deluxe B12H Brochure
- Liner Notes
The Rondine Deluxe is the aristocrat of the Rondine turntable line. Unbelievable care is expended to insure that all parts are machined and assembled to a tolerance that assures freedom from wow, rumble and flutter, and yet achieves extremely fast start up time and constant speed of operation. It represents the ultimate in turntable design, construction and performance. It can be said of the Rondine Deluxe that it is the smoothest and quietest 12 inch turntable available on the market today. Rumble, wow and flutter are virtually non-existent. As a record reproducing device, it represents the closest approach to the ideal ever attained.
- Packing
- Prepare to be impressed. We have arguably the best packing process around. This piece will ship double-boxed, and fully insulated, taking extra care to ensure there's no pressure against the face. Then the inner box is suspended inside a double-walled outer box using shock-resistant foam corners. We also take great care to protect the tonearm and stylus, and we will tighten any transport screws. You can be confident that your table will arrive snug as a bug in a rug.
- Shipping
- This piece ships to the contiguous United States for a flat rate of $150, which includes our packaging and our insurance. Of course, we'll ship anywhere in the world, just drop us a line and we'll give you an estimate – even if you're just curious.
- Stock No.
- 8159388958941
The Rek-O-Kut Rondine Deluxe is one of the most collectible vintage turntables, and this is a stellar example. Complete with the original Rek-O-Kut plinth, an Ortofon RS-212 arm, and Denon DL-103 cartridge, this table has been completely rebuilt. If you look carefully, you can see a few cosmetic issues, but mechanically, this 'table is the bees knees.