Turntables by Esoteric Sound

For Audiophile / Record Collectors

REK-0-KUT CVS-14

The 50th Anniversary Edition REK-O-KUT CVS-14 is a fully manual 33/45/78 RPM turntable with a continuously variable and calibrated "78" ranges from 62 to 94 rpm.

The CVS-14 will also play records up to 14" in diameter. The high-torque, direct-drive
 motor provides fast start and stop braking. A switch is provided which permits playing vertical cut records such as Edison and Pathe records. (You need a Mono Button on your receiver) Supplied with dust cover, slip mat and our 12-speed Super Strobe for speeds from 68.5 to 90 rpm. Not supplied with phono cartridge or styli. These must be purchased separately. The CVS-14 is recommended for both audiophile and vintage records. 

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14 inch MANUAL TURNTABLE
REK-O-KUT CVS-14 CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE SPEED, DIRECT-DRIVE, 14" MANUAL TURNTABLE

SPECIFICATIONS:

STANDARD CARTRIDGE HEADSHELL
INCLUDES VERTICAL/LATERAL SWITCH
INCLUDES HINGED DUST COVER
HIGH TORQUE, DIRECT-DRIVE MOTOR
14" RECORD CAPACITY
+/- 20% PITCH CONTROL
PLAYS IN REVERSE DIRECTION
STYLUS ILLUMINATION LAMP
SPARE HEADSHELL HOLDER
QUARTZ LOCKED MOTOR
Cueing lever

 
Platter: 13 1/16", 2.0 lbs

Arm: S-shaped, micro ball bearings, static balanced

Anti-Skating: Adjustable from 0 to 7 Gram tracking

Tracking Calibration: 0 - 4 grams (can track higher)

Minimum Recommended Tracking Force: 1.50 grams

Drive System: Direct-drive, quartz-locked motor

Stroboscope: built in

Speeds: 33.33, 45, 65, 68.5, 71.26, 76.59, 78.26, 80, 85, & 90 rpm

Speed Calibration: Better than +/- 0.25%

Pitch Control: +/- 20 percent

Wow & Flutter: 0.10 percent (WRMS)

Hum/Noise (DIN): -75 dB

Power Requirements: USA

Dimensions: 17 3/4" X 13 3/4" X 5 7/8"

Warranty: 1 year from date of purchase

 

Retail $565- Your Price $489

Shipping East of Mississippi $20.00
Shipping West of Mississippi $25.00 (all states except CA & WA)
Shipping California and Washington State $30.00

 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES:

REK-O-Kut 78rpm styli are not of the conventional 2.7 or 2.5mil size, but are 3.0 mil in radius, and will play above some of the groove wall wear, while the elliptical shape compensates for the larger shape in the reproduction of highs.

A conical tipped stylus will have a difficult time following wide side-to-side motions of the groove with high frequencies. The groove narrows at transitions and tends to "pinch" at the stylus, especially at the inner diameter, near the end. This is a cause of distortion. An elliptical stylus easily follows these side to side motions. Custom styli are for the record collector, hobbyist, and professional archivist/restorationist.

D5130EJ (3.0 Elliptical 78rpm stylus)

 For Stanton 500 /520 Series cartridges

 $64.00

REK-O-KUT ARCHIVAL ELLIPTICAL STYLUS KIT

Custom Six-Pak


Using styli of various sizes to overcome noise in
records caused by wear and abuse is a
common technique. Older records often require
larger tips for standard play. The kit consists of
five elliptical and one conical Stanton 500
compatible, 2 - 5 Gram tracking diamond styli of
various sizes. Our only competition would
charge $900.00 minimum for six such styli. Our
price is $450.00

PINCH EFFECT
Conical tipped styli have a difficult
time following wide side-to-side
motions of the groove with high
frequencies. The groove narrows at
transitions and tends to “pinch” at the
stylus, especially at the record’s inner
diameter. This is a cause of
distortion. An elliptical stylus easily
follows these side-to-side motions.
ELLIPTICAL
OPERATING HINTS
Most vintage recordings to not have to be played with any particular stylus, but they were made
to be played with certain standard styli. 78s and radio transcriptions require a coarse groove stylus (approx 3 mil).
You should choose the stylus that provides the best overall sound.

Here are some
recommendations to start with:

D5120EJ - 2.0 mil (Orange color front square) - worn Lps, some transcriptions.
D5125EJ - 2.5 mil (Yellow color front square) - some 78's, many transcriptions.
D5130EJ - 3.0 mil (Red color front square) - most 30's-50's slightly worn 78s & transcriptions.
D5135EJ - 3.5 mil (Blue color front square) - old or worn 78s, transcriptions.
D5140EJ - 4.0 mil (Green color front square) - very old or worn discs, raw aluminum, RCA home recordings.

DJ5180J - 8.0 mil (White color front square) - RCA home recordings, and Pathe discs.

Price (ROKAESK): $450.00. Includes 6 styli listed above!

Cartridge for above Six Pak

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