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BSR PRO series 4 Speed Automatic Record Changer Turntable - Fully Refurbished - at Lowest cost: unit good - dust cover poor condition - discounted priceEnjoy putting on a stack of records and let them play automatically un-interrupted for up to 2 hours. This record changer turntable is capable to PLAY these RECORD TYPES:, 16, 33, 45 and 78 RPM at sizes of 7", 10" 12". It is a turntable, meaning would need to get connected to what ever equipment you use to listen to music (I will be glad to help connect!) - and with the right connection it will allow you to record music from records. I fully refurbished this unit, so that it works well in every aspect and is expected to be reliably for decades to come. It comes with a Shure Magnetic phono cartridge, meaning it's sound quality is like a modern turntable. This model features professional series equipment: metal platter, removable head-shell, manual arm lift lever If wishing to play ANY records stacked for automatic play: TALK TO ME (!) as this unit is only one example of many record changers and options that I have available and can provide - in stock (!) and most ready to ship: from low-end to Hi-Fi, to Recording studio quality to play 7" single records only - to playing specialty records - changer turntables, to portable-amplified - vintage from the 30s-50's, 60's 70's or modern - from $200 - $2500 - I have professionally repaired, refurbished and custom modified record changers for more than 40 years. I will be glad to help!LOT: This BSR made (Made by BSR for Radio Shack sold under the Realistic Lab series) 4 speed record changer turntable is from the PRO series which means: has a removable head shell and a metal platter (covered with a rubber mat) which is superior to standard BSRs. This unit comes in a plastic base with the dust cover - LP stacker spindle.Additionally available (at extra cost): - 1) 45 stacker adapter to play 7" 45 RPM singles records stacked @ $45 - 2) "Single Play Spindle": allows to play records non stacked one at a time, such as with a regular turntable @ $35 - 3) 78 RPM stylus to play 10" 78 Shellac records from the 1930's through 50's @ $55 - 4) Phono pre-amp - like any other vintage turntable this record changer expects to get hook up to a "Phono" Input - If connecting to stereo equipment made after 1991 which no longer has a "Phono" input - add a phono pre-amp - $55Questions - need additional items: -> INQUIRECondition: fully refurbished, expected to reliably work for decades to come. Please read: purchase agreement below fro details.Physical condition: overall FAIR - This unit is vintage and used - The Unit itself is in GOOD condition (clean, but typical unavoidable sings of use + aging: blemishes, scratches and damages discolorations. etc) - The Dust Cover has cracks and is broken (re-glued, but visible) and other blemishes (see photos) and is in POOR condition. Work performed to restore this unit: de-greased and re-lubricated ALL mechanical parts, re-worked the idler wheel for good drive surface, adjustments and calibrations, physical cleaning / detail work, full functional and duration tests - passed - This unit is expected to perform flawlessly for many years to come. Price: $315PURCHASE AGREEMENT - All Sales are: "AS-IS”, FINAL - and: NOT RETURNABLE, NO REFUNDS: LET’s do all that is needed to make sure to get you exactly what you need - BEFORE your purchase (Not returnable)! PLEASE ASK QUESTIONS - I am here to assist. All items are used and VINTAGE - sold "AS-IS" (-> vintage = often 45+ years old!!!) and even with the best of refurb / repair work STILL CAN FAIL) and thus is sold without warranty or guarantees of any kind (AS-IS). I aim to perform all work that I foresee necessary, to provide equipment in well and reliably working condition - refurbish in as much detail as possible - and test thoroughly, to gain confidence through testing, to predict that it will last, but cannot guarantee that. Once work complete, it is still possible that something be wrong or can go wrong with it (vintage!) - Prices of items offered here reflect the work that went into a given piece of gear until it is listed, but cannot cover what a given piece may need or may need in the future - that would be at your risk and expense - If there are defects, problems or shortcomings: likely I can repair, but it will be at additional cost - I do service what I sell at my regular shop rate. Any shipping costs responsibility of the buyer.
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Realistic emerged as the house brand of Radio Shack, founded in Boston in 1921 by two brothers to serve ham radio enthusiasts and ship radio operators. The company entered the high-fidelity market in 1947 with the nation's first audio showroom for comparing amplifiers, speakers, and turntables. In 1954, Harman Kardon proposed private-label gear under the name "Realist," but a lawsuit from the Realist Camera Company prompted a swift rebrand to Realistic, which Radio Shack used until 2000 after Tandy Corporation's acquisition.
Realistic spanned a broad array of consumer audio categories, including amplifiers like the "Little Jewel" series, speakers manufactured initially by Tandy in Texas and later by Japan's Sun, turntables, reel-to-reel and 8-track tape recorders, plus CB radios and accessories. The lineup emphasized accessible hi-fi components, often sourced from reputable OEMs, alongside entry-level hobbyist gear that filled Radio Shack catalogs and stores.
Positioned as a mid-tier, budget-friendly option, Realistic earned a devoted following among 1970s audiophiles for reliable performance at mass-market prices, though it never rivaled high-end marques like Dynaco or McIntosh, which Radio Shack also stocked. Today, it holds strong vintage-collector appeal for its nostalgic role in democratizing hi-fi, with survivors prized for modifiable circuits and sturdy builds despite the brand's discontinuation.
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