Vintage Sansui SR-2050E Turntable, Rare Micro-Acoustics QDC-1e Electret Cartridge, Rare DiscTraker

Vintage Sansui SR-2050E Belt-Drive Turntable (Manual Operation) ​Up for sale is a beautiful, classic 1970s Sansui SR-2050E belt-driven turntable in a solid walnut veneer cabinet. This is a heavy, high-quality Japanese deck built during the golden age of hi-fi. ​It sounds fantastic and holds speed steadily. Note on Functionality: The auto-stop/lift feature is currently non-functional, so the table operates completely as a manual turntable (you move the tonearm on and off the record manually using the cueing controls). ​Key Highlights & Included Gear: ​Micro-Acoustics QDC-1e Cartridge: Fitted with an extremely rare, highly sought-after Micro-Acoustics QDC-1e electret cartridge with a working stylus. Audiophiles know how incredible these low-mass cartridges sound with their ultra-fast transient response and detailed tracking. ​Discwasher DiscTraker Damping System: Includes a rare, period-correct DiscTraker pneumatic tonearm damper mounted to the headshell to stabilize record tracking and control resonance. ​Cabinet Condition: Real wood walnut veneer plinth is in great shape overall. The was rear corner near the dustcover hinge was chipped and glued back together with good results. Not visible from front. ​Dustcover: Original smoke-tinted dustcover included and in clean condition with typical light surface marks. ​Specifications: ​Drive System: 2-Speed Belt Drive (33 & 45 RPM) ​Motor: 4-Pole Synchronous Motor ​Platter: Die-cast Aluminum Alloy ​Controls: Independent Speed Selector & Cueing / Power Lever ​Price & Terms: ​Price: $350 (Cash or Venmo) ​Location: Local pickup in Beverly Hills / West LA area. ​Testing: Happy to set it up and play a record for you to demonstrate how clean it sounds before you take it home. ​Sold as-is. Serious inquiries only, please!

Condition

Used (normal wear)

Features

Hi-Fi

Model

SR-2050E

Type

Record player

Brand

Sansui