Philips - 202 electronic, serviced and with a new drive belt Turntable

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Philips 202 Electronic turntable, manufactured in 1970, in very good physical condition, serviced with a new drive belt, tested and working, weighs 8 kg, includes a power cord.

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Nice vintage Philips 202 electronic turntable. We serviced and lubricated the turntable and mounted a new belt. Nice vintage condition with age appropriate sign of wear. Newly polished dust cover. Made in the late 60s, early 70s.

Labeled as a 'hidden gem', and only recently receiving the appraisal it deserves.

Hi-fi News verdict:

'...Philips isn't universally associated with turntable design but the world was a different place in the 1970s... Back then, the brand's vast development resources, its ownership of a major record label and ability to produce every part in-house, resulted in an outstanding design with great potential. This is probably one of vintage hi-fi's last true bargains...'

The Philips 202 Electronic (often found with chassis code 22GA202) is a three-speed belt-drive turntable introduced by Philips in the around 1970 and made in the Netherlands. It was marketed as an “electronic” player — at that time a modern term to highlight its electronic speed control rather than fully mechanical drives

Key Features & Design

Drive: Belt-drive system with electronic speed control (servo) rather than a purely mechanical speed change mechanism.

Speeds: 33 1/3, 45, and 78 rpm, selectable via knobs.

Pitch Control: Fine speed adjustment (~±2%) to help get highly accurate rotational speed.

Electronic Motor Control: A small DC motor with a tacho/servo loop maintains stable speed even with line voltage or load variations — a relatively advanced solution for its era.

Record-End Stop: Optical sensing allows the platter to stop automatically when the record finishes.

Tonearm: Straight tonearm with lateral and vertical low-friction bearings, adjustable tracking force, and anti-skate.

Subchassis: Floating suspension to isolate the platter and tonearm from external vibration.

Seller's Story

Danmarks leading export company in used Scandinavian hifi and sound solutions. Specialised in rare and mint vintage Scandinavian audio products. Amongst our regular customers you will find private collectors and museums all over the world. We've earned our longlasting top-rating based on our scrupulous and meticulous restoration methods and our much praised aftercare and customer service. Inhouse b&o mechanics. Specialised in products from the early 20s to the late 90s

Nice vintage Philips 202 electronic turntable. We serviced and lubricated the turntable and mounted a new belt. Nice vintage condition with age appropriate sign of wear. Newly polished dust cover. Made in the late 60s, early 70s.

Labeled as a 'hidden gem', and only recently receiving the appraisal it deserves.

Hi-fi News verdict:

'...Philips isn't universally associated with turntable design but the world was a different place in the 1970s... Back then, the brand's vast development resources, its ownership of a major record label and ability to produce every part in-house, resulted in an outstanding design with great potential. This is probably one of vintage hi-fi's last true bargains...'

The Philips 202 Electronic (often found with chassis code 22GA202) is a three-speed belt-drive turntable introduced by Philips in the around 1970 and made in the Netherlands. It was marketed as an “electronic” player — at that time a modern term to highlight its electronic speed control rather than fully mechanical drives

Key Features & Design

Drive: Belt-drive system with electronic speed control (servo) rather than a purely mechanical speed change mechanism.

Speeds: 33 1/3, 45, and 78 rpm, selectable via knobs.

Pitch Control: Fine speed adjustment (~±2%) to help get highly accurate rotational speed.

Electronic Motor Control: A small DC motor with a tacho/servo loop maintains stable speed even with line voltage or load variations — a relatively advanced solution for its era.

Record-End Stop: Optical sensing allows the platter to stop automatically when the record finishes.

Tonearm: Straight tonearm with lateral and vertical low-friction bearings, adjustable tracking force, and anti-skate.

Subchassis: Floating suspension to isolate the platter and tonearm from external vibration.

Seller's Story

Danmarks leading export company in used Scandinavian hifi and sound solutions. Specialised in rare and mint vintage Scandinavian audio products. Amongst our regular customers you will find private collectors and museums all over the world. We've earned our longlasting top-rating based on our scrupulous and meticulous restoration methods and our much praised aftercare and customer service. Inhouse b&o mechanics. Specialised in products from the early 20s to the late 90s

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Philips
Model
202 electronic, serviced and with a new drive belt
Multiple models
No
Physical condition
Very good
Nr of items
1
Includes
Power cord
Year of manufacturing
1970
Weight
8 kg
Functional condition
Tested and working/playable
Sold by
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Objects sold
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