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This mid-80s turntable has been thoroughly cleaned and serviced. The power supply capacitor was replaced and all of the automatic functions were cleaned and re-greased. It works and sounds great. The stylist was replaced with a brand new needle. The quartz locked direct drive motor keeps the speed dead on. The automatic start and stop makes it super easy to use. It is a great starter turntable.It has an Audio Technica AT122EP P-Mount cartridge. It has a new stylus. P-mount cartridges all have the same tracking weight, so there is nothing that needs to be set on the counter weight. The dust cover has a crack that has been glued. There are also scratches. The hinges work fine and it does its job to keep dust out. See photos.
Against the recent-used market you gave me, US$80 is a strong bargain: it sits well below the US$170 25th percentile and far under the US$489 median, so this is priced like a quick-buy rather than a polished-up premium piece. For a serviced direct-drive JVC with a new stylus, that’s an unusually attractive entry point.
The real appeal here is value: JVC’s better vintage decks are generally respected for solid Japanese build, stable drive performance, and easy everyday usability, and the fresh stylus removes one of the biggest immediate replacement costs. If the tonearm, speed hold, auto-return, and dust cover are all working cleanly, this is the kind of listing that can be a very satisfying sleeper buy rather than a project.
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JVC, originally founded on September 13, 1927, in Yokohama, Japan, as the Victor Talking Machine Company of Japan, emerged as a subsidiary of the American Victor Talking Machine Company. It quickly established itself in phonograph and record production, becoming a leader in turntables within its first few years. After RCA acquired the parent company in 1929, JVC expanded into radios and introduced Japan's first domestically produced television in 1939, laying the foundation for its enduring legacy in consumer electronics.
The brand's product focus has historically centered on audio and video playback devices, starting with phonographs and evolving through radios, televisions, and the revolutionary VHS videocassette recorder launched in 1976, which became the global standard over Sony's Betamax. In hi-fi realms, JVC gained renown for amplifiers, speakers, turntables, and components like tuners, while later offerings included headphones and car audio systems. Following its 2008 merger with Kenwood to form JVCKenwood, it continued blending audio expertise with broader electronics.
Today, JVC occupies a solid mid-tier position in the hi-fi market, prized by enthusiasts for reliable, value-driven performance rather than ultra-high-end exclusivity. Its vintage gear, particularly from the wood-case amplifier era and early digital components, attracts collectors, while modern lines deliver competent sound without boutique pricing. This accessible heritage makes JVC a dependable choice for knowledgeable buyers seeking proven Japanese engineering.
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