This highly regarded British transcription table was considered by many at the time to be a 'step up' from the Garrard 301. This innovative table is mounted on a walnut plinth, which conceals a sprung and dampened suspension system. If you are serious about vinyl, consider the aptly-named "Connoisseur."
- Production
- 1968
- Condition
- 9/10
- Restoration
- Full service check
- Cleaned controls, switches, and chassis
- Fully lubricated
- Refreshed the wood finish
- Factory Specs
Type Transcription turntable
Manufacturer A R Sugden & CO, Brighouse, Yorkshire
Drive type Belt drive, precision ground natural rubber molded belt with round cross section
Motor Low-voltage DC electronically-controlled servomotor
Speed control Servo control with electronic speed variation
Speeds 33, 45 and 78rpm
Platter 12 inch aluminium
Scope Neon-illuminated stroboscope, 60Hz
Rumble -77dB
Hum -100dB
Power supply 120/240V externally-housed to prevent hum
Dust cover Hinged acrylic cover with stay
Plinth Walnut
Suspension Sprung and damped anti-vibration suspension system
Tonearm Auto lift-off, low friction bearings, uni-pivot for horizontal, knife edge for vertical movement
Cartridge Audio Technica AT3600 Standard Mount (MM)
Dimensions 18"W x 7"H x 15"D
- Documentation
Connoisseur BD103 Owner's Manual
- Liner Notes
- Arnold Sugden, the founder of Yorkshire A R Sugden & CO, was deeply involved in the early demonstrations of diagonal-cut recordings for stereo. He was a self-taught mechanical engineer, and eventually had a small factory producing turntables, arms and loudspeakers - all very good quality for the time. Through the late 40's and early 50's, his company produced several versions of 'Craftsman' idler-wheel drive turntables, followed by the BD series belt-drive tables. This company is often confused with J E Sugden, an unrelated business making amplifiers in Cleckheaton, a few miles away.
- Stock No.
- 7527275135197
This highly regarded British transcription table was considered by many at the time to be a 'step up' from the Garrard 301. This innovative table is mounted on a walnut plinth, which conceals a sprung and dampened suspension system. If you are serious about vinyl, consider the aptly-named "Connoisseur."
Production
1968
Condition
9/10
Restoration
- Full service check
- Cleaned controls, switches, and chassis
- Fully lubricated
- Refreshed the wood finish
Factory Specs
Type Transcription turntable
Manufacturer A R Sugden & CO, Brighouse, Yorkshire
Drive type Belt drive, precision ground natural rubber molded belt with round cross section
Motor Low-voltage DC electronically-controlled servomotor
Speed control Servo control with electronic speed variation
Speeds 33, 45 and 78rpm
Platter 12 inch aluminium
Scope Neon-illuminated stroboscope, 60Hz
Rumble -77dB
Hum -100dB
Power supply 120/240V externally-housed to prevent hum
Dust cover Hinged acrylic cover with stay
Plinth Walnut
Suspension Sprung and damped anti-vibration suspension system
Tonearm Auto lift-off, low friction bearings, uni-pivot for horizontal, knife edge for vertical movement
Cartridge Audio Technica AT3600 Standard Mount (MM)
Dimensions 18"W x 7"H x 15"D
Documentation
Connoisseur BD103 Owner's Manual
Liner Notes
Arnold Sugden, the founder of Yorkshire A R Sugden & CO, was deeply involved in the early demonstrations of diagonal-cut recordings for stereo. He was a self-taught mechanical engineer, and eventually had a small factory producing turntables, arms and loudspeakers - all very good quality for the time. Through the late 40's and early 50's, his company produced several versions of 'Craftsman' idler-wheel drive turntables, followed by the BD series belt-drive tables. This company is often confused with J E Sugden, an unrelated business making amplifiers in Cleckheaton, a few miles away.
Stock No.
7527275135197
