Realistic 4-Speed Automatic Turntable LAB-6
Radio Shack (Tandy, Realistic, Micronta); USA
- Country
- United States of America (USA)
- Manufacturer / Brand
- Radio Shack (Tandy, Realistic, Micronta); USA
- Year
- 1970
- Category
- Sound/Video Recorder and/or Player
- Radiomuseum.org ID
- 367175
1970 catalog page 40
- Main principle
- Audio-Amplification
- Wave bands
- - without
- Details
- Changer (Record changer); Hi-Fi equipment
- Power type and voltage
- Alternating Current supply (AC) / 105-125 Volt
- Loudspeaker
- - For headphones or amp.
- Material
- Plastics (no bakelite or catalin)
- from Radiomuseum.org
- Model: Realistic 4-Speed Automatic Turntable LAB-6 - Radio Shack Tandy, Realistic,
- Shape
- Book-shelf unit.
- Dimensions (WHD)
- 15.25 x 6.75 x 13.45 inch / 387 x 171 x 342 mm
- Notes
-
Factory fitted Ebony base with Walnut trim.
The Realistic LAB-6 is a vintage, belt-drive turntable from Radio Shack, commonly featuring a Realistic/Shure R5X phono cartridge and needle stylus. These vintage units are noted for their classic design and, when well-maintained, provide quality playback for vinyl records.
Key details regarding the Realistic LAB-6 include:
Stylus/Cartridge: It was typically fitted with a Realistic Shure phono cartridge and a Realistic R5X / Shure 5X needle stylus.
Maintenance: Like other vintage Realistic Lab models, proper belt replacement is crucial for performance, requiring specific width and thickness.
Components: The turntable often features a belt-driven platter system, common in the Realistic Lab series of that era.
- Price in first year of sale
- 39.95 USD
- Mentioned in
- Radio Shack Catalog (1970 catalog page 40)
- Author
- Model page created by Glen Orriss. See "Data change" for further contributors.
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