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I also use the Rondine 3, which is a 12 speed turntable which can play up to 17 inch records and with a considerable range of varispeed, I'm sure it can play at any speed up to over 100rpm. It's a belt drive system so you don't get "instant" start like high-torque direct drive turntables; it takes several revs to get up to 78rpm. The speed isn't quartz locked but there are a number of speed allignment controls which, once set, seem to hold proper speed consistently. One thing that annoys me is a quiet whine from the turntable motor. The 12 speeds include all the normal speeds, half of all the normal speeds for half-speed mastering and several speeds around the 78 range: 68.5, 71.29, 76.59, 78.26, 80, 85, and 90. Priced at under $1,400, I think it's excellent value for the money. db >________________________________ > From: John Schroth <[log in to unmask]> >To: [log in to unmask] >Sent: Wednesday, July 24, 2013 2:36:28 PM >Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] Turntable Recommendation ? > > >Tom: > >I have the Rondine 3 from Rek-O-Kut and have been very happy with it for >the past six years. Looks like Rek-O-Cut also has some new offerings on >the same page link provided below. > >http://www.esotericsound.com/turntable1.htm > >John Schroth > >On 7/24/2013 1:54 PM, Tom Diamant wrote: >> The three speed turntable of the Arhoolie Foundation has died and I don't >> know if it's repairable. We're looking for a good replacement. >> Here's what we need. >> 1. Three speed >> 2. Variable pitch >> 3. Sturdy (we use it every day, all day long) >> 4. good specs (low rumble, low wow & flutter) >> 5. Although we have yet to have a use for a turntable that can play 16 inch >> transcriptions, it perhaps might be something we would look at. >> 6. Not insanely expensive! >> >> I'm sure many of you know more about this than I do, so any recommendation >> would be appreciated. >> Tom Diamant >> Arhoolie foundation >> >> > > >