Large Console TT I.D please. Presto?

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Large Console TT I.D please. Presto?

Post: # 58310Unread post Goldjazz
Mon Apr 12, 2021 6:06 am

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I'm trying to I.D. this beast (it's not mine). It has a twin Bodine motor as you can see like a Presto 64a, but everything else looks different. The cabinet looks RCA to me. It's possibly a mish mash of parts. I havent seen the platter or arm before either. Appreciate any wisdom, can't sleep till I find the answer, ha.[attachment=3]20210412_200104.jpg[/attachment][attachment=3]20210412_200104.jpg[/attachment]
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Re: Large Console TT I.D please. Presto?

Post: # 58311Unread post Goldjazz
Mon Apr 12, 2021 6:38 am

I think i have answered my own question....appears to be a crazy Japanese broadcast beauty from the 1950s. An NEC P-26

https://twogoodears.blogspot.com/2011/10/wjaas-nec-p-26-center-drive-best-record.html?m=1

https://twogoodears.blogspot.com/2012/05/denon-rp-26-turntable-could-we.html?m=1

Looks like the Japanese took a Presto 64a and made it even more amazing.

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Re: Large Console TT I.D please. Presto?

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Mon Apr 12, 2021 6:42 am

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Re: Large Console TT I.D please. Presto?

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Tue Apr 13, 2021 9:09 am

Looks nice. Was first thinking of an EMT for some parts.

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Re: Large Console TT I.D please. Presto?

Post: # 58332Unread post Goldjazz
Tue Apr 13, 2021 3:42 pm

Yes its very EMT like. Looks very solid but refined. May well be some EMT bits on it as i still think it's a bit of a mish mash possibly, but mainly its this Nec/Denon thing. I still think cabinet may be rca. Apparently this model is referred to as the EMT of Japan as well. Cheers.

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