This restored Transcriptors Skeleton, paired with a Hana SH high-output moving coil cartridge, is an audiophile's dream, blending striking aesthetics with unparalleled sound fidelity. Its transparent and intricate design makes it a visual centerpiece, while the Hana SH cartridge ensures every nuance and detail of the music is captured and conveyed with exceptional clarity. It's a setup that doesn't just play vinyl; it celebrates it, offering a listening experience that's as profound as it is beautiful. Audio art in its truest fashion.
It's glass. It will ship disassembled in two boxes via private courier.
- Production
- 1973-1977
- Condition
- 9.5/10
- Serial No.
- NA-SKEL-5
- Orig. MSRP
- $590
- Restoration
- Disassembled and cleaned every component
- Polished and lubricated spindle and bearing assembly
- New Hana SH high-output moving coil cartridge ($750)
- Factory Specs
- 12" diameter platter, cast and machined, aluminum alloy with 5 silver-plated weights, approx 6.5 lb in weight
- Main Bearing: Slim section ball-ended ground and polished steel, supported on a hardened steel thrust plate. Bushing coated with PTFE a material having a lower coefficient of friction than any other solid.
- Motor: 10 Pole synchronous, split-phase, 720rpm
- Wow and flutter: 0.05%
- Speeds: 33 and 45rpm
- Rumble: nil
- Dimensions: 18 x 15.5 x 7"
- The History of Transcriptors
- Transcriptors was founded in 1960 by the late David Gammon along with his brother Anthony as secretary, which was a legal requirement at the time, The company was one of the World’s leading manufacturer of manual turntables, tone arms and accessories, and one of the most modern hi-fi manufacturing plants in Europe duri...
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- Liner Notes
Designed by David Gammon in Carlow, Ireland. The Transcriptors Skeleton employs a low-speed synchronous motor on a sprung-suspension motor board. The Skeleton's platter is driven by a rubber belt providing the best insulation against vibration and rumble.
In order to eliminate any mechanical or electrical shock to the equipment, the on-off switching is accomplished by means of a magnetically actuated reed switch which assures long, trouble-free life.
- Packing
- Prepare to be impressed. We have arguably the best packing process around. We use our InstaPak machine and white open cell foam to build a custom enclosure for your piece that ensures that it's stable and secure. If it is particularly fragile or heavy, we typically opt for private courier delivery. Depending on where you are in the country, that may cost a bit extra. 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 $200, 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.
- 8754471174365
This restored Transcriptors Skeleton, paired with a Hana SH high-output moving coil cartridge, is an audiophile's dream, blending striking aesthetics with unparalleled sound fidelity. Its transparent and intricate design makes it a visual centerpiece, while the Hana SH cartridge ensures every nuance and detail of the music is captured and conveyed with exceptional clarity. It's a setup that doesn't just play vinyl; it celebrates it, offering a listening experience that's as profound as it is beautiful. Audio art in its truest fashion.
It's glass. It will ship disassembled in two boxes via private courier.
