The genesis
The Rek-o-Kut brand, very popular in the USA since the 1950s, has had in its catalog many turntables, the professional the B-16H with pulley and the tangential arms to produce the lacquers of the records, coveted by radios and record companies that used it also for the electronics. The domestic market The developed it in large numbers with the Rondine B12H De Luxe and the popular L34 and Jr.L-37 also with pulley. In Europe it did not spread because the manufacturer did not face the modification to our 50hz / 220volts standards. The Rek-o-Kut also built 12-inch and 16-inch arms complete with shells, for example the 12-inch Micropoise S220 and the 16-inch S260 both dynamic. It also produced the 12-inch S120 model and the 16-inch S160 which were not dynamic.
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The intuition
To intervene on parts that were deteriorated by time and use and improve with more technologically advanced materials and pieces and providing an adequate piece of furniture to contain it.
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Development
In the first version the motor was completely reconditioned including the bushings, in the second version the motor was replaced with a three-phase rotating casing Pabst and its power supply also three-phase. The engine is well seated with special brackets and gel rubbers. The pulleys have been replaced with a new model in aluminum at 50 hz.
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Passion
The long commitment, combined with professionalism and passion for music, have led the Italian team to produce the. J34 CVS Vintage Revival, the group worked on the construction and assembly of the parts, as well as the design of the 20 kg plint that houses it in solid wood, finely lacquered in 5 layers.