About the Rondine Deluxe B-12H
The Rek-O-Kut Rondine Deluxe B-12H is the top model in the Rondine line of turntables, introduced in 1956 by the Rek-O-Kut company of New York. It is a 3-speed (33 1/3, 45, and 78 rpm) idler-drive turntable featuring a 12-inch precision platter. The Rondine Deluxe is renowned for its exceptionally smooth and quiet operation, with rumble, wow, and flutter virtually non-existent, making it one of the finest vintage turntables available. It includes a hysteresis synchronous motor and a single idler wheel drive system. The turntable is built with rugged, reliable construction and precision performance, designed to meet the demands of high-quality home audio systems. The unit weighs approximately 7.7 kg (16.96 lbs) and measures 15.8 x 14 x 0 inches (401 x 356 x 0 mm). It originally The B-12H model often came fitted with tonearms such as the ROK S220 Gyropoise and is collectible among vintage audio enthusiasts. It has a built-in strobe disc for speed accuracy and a retractable 45-rpm hub. The motor is a hysteresis type, providing stable speed control and low noise. The turntable includes tools for fine-tuning speed and idler tension adjustments.
Specifications
Turntable
Turntable mechanics and performance
- Speeds
- 33⅓, 45, 78 RPM
- Drive Type
- idler
- Platter Material
- aluminum
- Platter Weight
- 7 kg
- Built-in Phono Stage
- No
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 401 × 356 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 7.7 kg (17 lbs)
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