A very rare player, this Sony TTS-3000 turntable in NEAR MINT condition. The cabinet, the SONY TAC 3, is also in absolute NEAR MINT NEW condition. Sony made this type of players from 1966 - 1971. This was the very first servo-controlled turntable. Player features strobe and pitch control. Turntable set to 220 volts. The player has the original Sony signed mat with anti-slip tread. Belt was replaced on October 19, 2024. Pitch control and strobscope works perfectly. The TTS3000 uses a low-speed servo-controlled motor to drive the platform. The use of a low-speed motor (300 rpm) eliminates much of the noise and rumble created by mechanical speed reduction systems. This unique servo system effectively compares motor speed with a very stable frequency reference. Any error in motor speed results in a correction of the current supplied to the motor. The speed reference is completely independent of outside influences and the line frequency is used only to supply power to the strobe light. Sony - TTS 3000 with 12” PUA-286 Tonearm and VC-8E Moving Coil Cartridge - Record Player The TTS 3000 is a very heavy and large High End studio turntable, undoubtedly one of the finest turntables Sony has ever produced. This very rare 1970 string driven turntable is all original and in near mint condition. Traces of use cannot be found. The dust cover is newly custom made and has a deluxe curved front. This dust cover is placed separately on the player. This is the exclusive version with the extra long PUA-286 12-inch arm. This extra length greatly improves the sound. (See the pictures for technical explanation. This very high-quality arm can be adjusted extremely accurately. On this beautiful arm is the corresponding Sony Moving Coil VC-8E element mounted original (there is 1 element with an original see photos there is Sony on the front there is no needle with it. which is currently there on the arm see photos.) The inside is completely clean and checked see photos everything works. The turntable is driven by a servo-controlled motor with low speed. the player is equipped with stroboscope with pitch control to adjust the speed exactly . Copies of all documentation is included and book work. Specifications Speeds: 33 1/3 and 45 rpm Speed control range: +-5% Wow and flutter: less than 0.05% WRMS Signal to noise ratio: greater than 60dB pictures are part of the description . This turntable is ageless though is not new almost . May be a little damage here and there on the hood on the plinth . Will be packed as best as possible and shipped insured . No warranty on this product . There are no signs of use. The dust cover is almost new-to-size and has a luxurious curved front. This dust cover is separately placed on the player