Vintage Sota Sapphire MkI // Belt Drive Turntable / Original Box & Manual

SOLD , now part of a Private Collection

Among audiophiles, the Sota Sapphire is known as one of the best. Quiet, reliable, and sonically excellent turntables became Sota’s Made-in-the-USA trademark. Drawing its name from the sapphire disc used in the turntable's bearing, the Sapphire uses a sprung suspension, meaning tonearm and platter are suspended on springs internally, which eliminates the effects of room vibration. The belt on this one is fresh, and holds its speed like a swiss watch. The motor is tried and true, but speeds can be directly fine-tuned using the controls on top. This example features a Sumiko Premiere FT-3 tonearm with a Talisman Virtuoso cartridge. The dust cover has a bit of crazing on the front corners, but otherwise this table is in remarkable condition. Includes tranport hardware and power supply.

Among audiophiles, the Sota Sapphire is known as one of the best. Quiet, reliable, and sonically excellent turntables became Sota’s Made-in-the-USA trademark. Drawing its name from the sapphire disc used in the turntable's bearing, the Sapphire uses a sprung suspension, meaning tonearm and platter are suspended on springs internally, which eliminates the effects of room vibration. The belt on this one is fresh, and holds its speed like a swiss watch. The motor is tried and true, but speeds can be directly fine-tuned using the controls on top. This example features a Sumiko Premiere FT-3 tonearm with a Talisman Virtuoso cartridge. The dust cover has a bit of crazing on the front corners, but otherwise this table is in remarkable condition. Includes tranport hardware and power supply.



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