Philips 212 Electronic / Philips 22 GA 212
Klassiker von Philips mit Subchassis & Riemenantrieb.
"Bastlergerät" zum fertig machen: Chassis, Tonarm, Motor und Tastatur einwandfrei, der ON/OFF Schalter bleibt nicht auf "ON" und ein neuer Riemen wird benötigt. Die Ersatznadel ist nicht original.
Technik:
Built from 1971 to 1976, the Philips 22 GA 212 Electronic turntable is still considered to be among the best Philips turntables ever made. Better known as Philips 212, the unit has achieved somewhat of a cult status among vinyl fans and vintage collectors. Key features include a floating suspension of the platter and sub chassis that provides excellent shock protection and capacitive touch keys featuring green backlights. The unit shown here was built in 1972 and, with some maintenance, is still running smoothly without any audible noise coming from the bearings or motor. The floating sub chassis results in a very low rumble value, and the light weight aluminum platter works quite well and does provide an interesting alternative to the more common approach of providing more mass to the platter and chassis. Playing speeds are set at 30 and 45 RPM and pitch can be independently (!) adjusted for both speeds. The Philips 212 came fitted with Philips’ own GP400 cartridge which was durable but little adapted to audiophile needs. The company’s own upgrade was the GP401 which offered greater sonic accuracy and detail. The Philips 22 GA 212 headshell can easily be removed by pulling it out forwardly from underneath the tonearm bracket along with the wiring. A welcome feature, for owners who wish to have multiple cartridges at hand.
- Speeds: 33 and 45 RPM
- Dimensions: 39x14x34 cm
- Weight: 7 kg
- Voltage rating: 240 V AC switchable, 5 W, 50 Hz
- Rumble: < -62 dB (DIN B)
