EMT - 938 Turntable

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Ariel Cabello
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Holds dual bachelor's degrees in electronics and physics with 20 years in audio engineering.

Estimate  € 4,400 - € 4,900
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Description from the seller

The Meltron EMT 938 is a legendary, professional broadcast turntable originally developed by the German top brand EMT (Elektro-Mess-Technik) for radio stations and recording studios.

In certain regions (such as Asia) this model was released under license or through collaborations under the Meltron brand name. The machine is known for its extreme mechanical reliability, precision, and legendary sound quality.

Because you only entered the model name, I assume you want a general overview of the technical specifications and features to understand the value or capabilities of this device.

Key Features

Quartz-Locked Direct Drive: The platter is driven directly by a highly stable, quartz-controlled system. This ensures an extremely constant speed with no jitter or wow & flutter (< 0.075%). [, 2]

Ultra-fast start time: Designed for live radio, causing the record to reach the correct speed within 500 milliseconds. It also features an electronic braking system. []

Built-in preamplifier (Phono EQ): The EMT 938 has a high-quality integrated equalizer amplifier that sends studio-accurate signals directly to a mixer or line input. It supports various historical curves such as DIN, NAB, and IEC. [1, 3]

Shock and vibration resistant: The chassis uses an advanced absorption system to fully isolate external vibrations. []

Technical Specifications
Component [, 2] Specification
Drive
Quartz-locked direct drive
Speeds
33⅓, 45 and 78 RPM
Platter
33 cm cast aluminium
Tonearm
Dynamically balanced (usually EMT 929) with a stylus pressure of 0–5 g
Effective Tonearm Length
230 mm (overhang: 15 mm)
Wow & Flutter
± 0.075%

there is a new lid on it (not original)
and a new stylus.
Can be tested here.

Photos are part of the advertisement. It will not be shipped due to weight (around 25 kg) or you arrange yourself. (or I can bring it to your home for a fee) It is located where it is in the Netherlands.

The Meltron EMT 938 is a legendary, professional broadcast turntable originally developed by the German top brand EMT (Elektro-Mess-Technik) for radio stations and recording studios.

In certain regions (such as Asia) this model was released under license or through collaborations under the Meltron brand name. The machine is known for its extreme mechanical reliability, precision, and legendary sound quality.

Because you only entered the model name, I assume you want a general overview of the technical specifications and features to understand the value or capabilities of this device.

Key Features

Quartz-Locked Direct Drive: The platter is driven directly by a highly stable, quartz-controlled system. This ensures an extremely constant speed with no jitter or wow & flutter (< 0.075%). [, 2]

Ultra-fast start time: Designed for live radio, causing the record to reach the correct speed within 500 milliseconds. It also features an electronic braking system. []

Built-in preamplifier (Phono EQ): The EMT 938 has a high-quality integrated equalizer amplifier that sends studio-accurate signals directly to a mixer or line input. It supports various historical curves such as DIN, NAB, and IEC. [1, 3]

Shock and vibration resistant: The chassis uses an advanced absorption system to fully isolate external vibrations. []

Technical Specifications
Component [, 2] Specification
Drive
Quartz-locked direct drive
Speeds
33⅓, 45 and 78 RPM
Platter
33 cm cast aluminium
Tonearm
Dynamically balanced (usually EMT 929) with a stylus pressure of 0–5 g
Effective Tonearm Length
230 mm (overhang: 15 mm)
Wow & Flutter
± 0.075%

there is a new lid on it (not original)
and a new stylus.
Can be tested here.

Photos are part of the advertisement. It will not be shipped due to weight (around 25 kg) or you arrange yourself. (or I can bring it to your home for a fee) It is located where it is in the Netherlands.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
EMT
Model
938
Multiple models
No
Physical condition
Excellent
Number of objects
1
Includes
+ Extra item (see description), Power cord
Serial number
9 938180
Year of manufacturing
1982
Weight
25 kg
Functional condition
Tested and working/playable
Height
195 mm
Width
500 mm
Depth
440 mm
Sold by
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Objects sold
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