Sharp - RP-117 both sides front loading stereo, full automatic, met APMS Record player

Very rare turntable from Sharp.
RP-117

This is special because you can play both sides without having to flip the record.

Furthermore, it has a search system similar to a CD player, which is quite unique.

It has a new string on it.
The needles are from Audio Technica and quite new, valued at 75 euros.

See the photos for the optical condition.
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The Sharp RP-117 is a unique Optonica turntable with linear tracking from the mid-1980s, known for its front-loading drawer and A/B playback.
He uses two tonearms to play records without flipping them.
Specifications include, among others, speeds of 33/45 revolutions per minute, a wow/flutter of 0.06% WRMS, and quiet operation (65 dB hum).
The compact, automatic construction offers a CD-like display for its time.

Main specifications

Type: Automatic, double-sided turntable with linear tracking (plays both sides of a record).
Speeds: 33 and 45 revolutions per minute.
Wow & Flutter: 0.06% WRMS.
Rommel: 65 dB.
Toeslagarm: Dynamic balance, linear tracking.
Needle: STY-133 (recommended needle pressure ~3 g).
Frequency range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz.
Output: 3 mV.
Dimensions: approx. 330 x 104 x 340 mm (W x H x D).
Weight: approx. 7 kg (15.4 lbs).
Drive: Cable drive.

Unique features

Via front loader: Place discs like a CD in a motorized drawer.

Double-sided playing: Uses two tonearms and optical sensors to automatically play both sides.

Programming: Ability to program the order of the numbers (CD-like functionality).

Brand: Part of Sharp's high-end Optonica line.

If you want to get something unique in your hands, then bid.

Carefully packed and shipped.

Note: If you purchase from a country outside the EU, you may be required to pay import duties. Please check this before placing a bid, as these costs are the responsibility of the buyer.