MCS 6601 Direct Drive Auto (Technics) Turntable
14 Hours
32
1
$280.00
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Condition
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VenmoThis has been service comes with weight stabilizer and this new stylus ready to go. Pink or Silver headshell. The MCS 6601 is a classic direct-drive turntable from the late 1970s, sold by JCPenney under their "Modular Component Systems" brand. While MCS was a department store label, the 6601 is highly regarded by enthusiasts because it was manufactured by Technics (Matsushita), sharing significant DNA with the legendary Technics SL-D2 and SL-1900 series. Key Specifications & Design • Drive System: Direct-drive, meaning the motor is positioned directly under the platter. This eliminates the need for belts and provides excellent speed stability. • Motor: Frequency Generator (FG) servo-controlled motor, which allows for precise pitch adjustment. • Operation: Semi-automatic. You manually place the tonearm to start the record, but the turntable automatically returns the arm and shuts off the motor at the end of the side. • Tonearm: An S-shaped, medium-mass static balanced tonearm with a standard removable headshell, making cartridge upgrades very straightforward. Technical Strengths • Heavy Build: It features a heavy base (often made of a composite material known as TNRC) that provides better vibration dampening than many modern entry-level plastic turntables. • Pitch Control: Unlike many consumer decks of the era, it features individual trim pots for 33 and 45 RPM, coupled with a built-in strobe light on the platter rim to visually confirm the speed is dead-on. • Reliability: Because it uses Technics internal components, these units are known for their longevity. The direct-drive motors are exceptionally robust compared to contemporary belt-drive systems.
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MCS 6601 Direct Drive Auto (Technics) Turntable
14 Hours
32
1
$280.00
Description
Condition
Payment Types Accepted
VenmoThis has been service comes with weight stabilizer and this new stylus ready to go. Pink or Silver headshell. The MCS 6601 is a classic direct-drive turntable from the late 1970s, sold by JCPenney under their "Modular Component Systems" brand. While MCS was a department store label, the 6601 is highly regarded by enthusiasts because it was manufactured by Technics (Matsushita), sharing significant DNA with the legendary Technics SL-D2 and SL-1900 series. Key Specifications & Design • Drive System: Direct-drive, meaning the motor is positioned directly under the platter. This eliminates the need for belts and provides excellent speed stability. • Motor: Frequency Generator (FG) servo-controlled motor, which allows for precise pitch adjustment. • Operation: Semi-automatic. You manually place the tonearm to start the record, but the turntable automatically returns the arm and shuts off the motor at the end of the side. • Tonearm: An S-shaped, medium-mass static balanced tonearm with a standard removable headshell, making cartridge upgrades very straightforward. Technical Strengths • Heavy Build: It features a heavy base (often made of a composite material known as TNRC) that provides better vibration dampening than many modern entry-level plastic turntables. • Pitch Control: Unlike many consumer decks of the era, it features individual trim pots for 33 and 45 RPM, coupled with a built-in strobe light on the platter rim to visually confirm the speed is dead-on. • Reliability: Because it uses Technics internal components, these units are known for their longevity. The direct-drive motors are exceptionally robust compared to contemporary belt-drive systems.
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