Siera - 5877 'Belt-drive electronic' Turntable

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The Siera 5877 'Belt-drive electronic' turntable, made in 1975, is in good physical condition and has been tested and is working.

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Description from the seller

Vintage Siera 5877 Electronic Direct Control turntable from the late 1970s.

The 5877 belongs to the same Philips-designed family as the well-known Philips AF-877 and combines a belt-driven platter with electronic speed monitoring and Direct Control.

This example has been fully tested with a record and is working correctly.

It is fitted with a Philips 406 cartridge and includes its original smoked dust cover.

FUNCTIONAL CONDITION

The following functions have been tested and are working:

• 33 RPM
• 45 RPM
• Electronic speed control
• Pitch adjustment
• Pitch indicator LEDs
• Start function
• Stop function
• Cue / tonearm lift
• Automatic return
• Automatic shut-off
• Anti-skating adjustment
• Stylus-force adjustment
• Audio output from both channels
• Cartridge and stylus playback

The turntable plays records correctly and maintains stable operation during testing.

FEATURES

• Electronic Direct Control system
• Belt-drive turntable
• 33 and 45 RPM
• Electronic pitch control
• LED pitch/speed indication
• Semi-automatic operation
• Automatic tonearm return and stop
• Cueing system
• Adjustable anti-skating
• Adjustable stylus force
• Philips 406 cartridge
• Original smoked dust cover
• Classic late-1970s European Hi-Fi design

The closely related Philips AF-877 specification includes approximately:

• Wow & flutter: less than 0.05% WRMS
• Rumble: approximately -65 dB
• Dimensions: approximately 420 × 141 × 348 mm
• Weight: approximately 5.5 kg

COSMETIC CONDITION

Very good vintage condition with normal signs of previous use.

The main body presents well.

The original dust cover is complete and functional and has normal light surface marks/scratches from age and use.

There are some minor cosmetic marks on the turntable and platter edge.

Please examine the photographs carefully for the exact cosmetic condition.

INCLUDED

• Siera 5877 turntable
• Philips 406 cartridge and stylus
• Original platter
• Original rubber mat
• Original smoked dust cover

No original packaging or manual is included unless shown in the photographs.

SHIPPING

The turntable will be prepared carefully for transport.

The platter will be removed and packed separately inside the parcel where appropriate.

The tonearm will be secured, the cartridge/stylus will receive additional protection, and the dust cover will be individually protected to minimise the risk of transport damage.

A distinctive European vintage turntable with Philips engineering and classic Electronic Direct Control styling.

Vintage Siera 5877 Electronic Direct Control turntable from the late 1970s.

The 5877 belongs to the same Philips-designed family as the well-known Philips AF-877 and combines a belt-driven platter with electronic speed monitoring and Direct Control.

This example has been fully tested with a record and is working correctly.

It is fitted with a Philips 406 cartridge and includes its original smoked dust cover.

FUNCTIONAL CONDITION

The following functions have been tested and are working:

• 33 RPM
• 45 RPM
• Electronic speed control
• Pitch adjustment
• Pitch indicator LEDs
• Start function
• Stop function
• Cue / tonearm lift
• Automatic return
• Automatic shut-off
• Anti-skating adjustment
• Stylus-force adjustment
• Audio output from both channels
• Cartridge and stylus playback

The turntable plays records correctly and maintains stable operation during testing.

FEATURES

• Electronic Direct Control system
• Belt-drive turntable
• 33 and 45 RPM
• Electronic pitch control
• LED pitch/speed indication
• Semi-automatic operation
• Automatic tonearm return and stop
• Cueing system
• Adjustable anti-skating
• Adjustable stylus force
• Philips 406 cartridge
• Original smoked dust cover
• Classic late-1970s European Hi-Fi design

The closely related Philips AF-877 specification includes approximately:

• Wow & flutter: less than 0.05% WRMS
• Rumble: approximately -65 dB
• Dimensions: approximately 420 × 141 × 348 mm
• Weight: approximately 5.5 kg

COSMETIC CONDITION

Very good vintage condition with normal signs of previous use.

The main body presents well.

The original dust cover is complete and functional and has normal light surface marks/scratches from age and use.

There are some minor cosmetic marks on the turntable and platter edge.

Please examine the photographs carefully for the exact cosmetic condition.

INCLUDED

• Siera 5877 turntable
• Philips 406 cartridge and stylus
• Original platter
• Original rubber mat
• Original smoked dust cover

No original packaging or manual is included unless shown in the photographs.

SHIPPING

The turntable will be prepared carefully for transport.

The platter will be removed and packed separately inside the parcel where appropriate.

The tonearm will be secured, the cartridge/stylus will receive additional protection, and the dust cover will be individually protected to minimise the risk of transport damage.

A distinctive European vintage turntable with Philips engineering and classic Electronic Direct Control styling.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Siera
Model
5877 'Belt-drive electronic'
Multiple models
No
Physical condition
Good
Number of objects
1
Includes
No extra's
Year of manufacturing
1975
Weight
7 kg
Functional condition
Tested and working/playable
BelgiumVerified
208
Objects sold
Private

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