Incredibly well kept Arena / Garrard SP25MKII, in a mint and original Arena of Denmark rosewood plinth. The MK2 is regarded as the best of the 4 versions made, especially regarding its solid build quality Comes with a perfect Stanton 500 MK3 element with a perfect stylus. The turntable oozes late 60s design and is delivered complete with its original undamaged and scratch free dust cover. Regarding the Garrard SP25MKII: The Garrard SP 25 Mk II is a classic British hi-fi turntable from the late 1960s. Today, it is a popular and affordable collector's item within the vintage audio community. It is known for its robust mechanical design and its idler-drive system, which gives the turntable a characteristically powerful and dynamic sound. The model succeeded the original Mk I and is widely regarded by vintage enthusiasts on forums like Vintage-Radio.net as one of the best and most solidly built editions in the entire SP 25 series. Subsequent versions (the Mk III and Mk IV) were manufactured using more plastic and thinner metal components to reduce production costs. Regarding the Stanton 500 MK3: The Stanton 500 MK3 (often referred to as the Stanton 500 MkIII or E MkIII) is a classic Moving Magnet (MM) phono cartridge originally developed for broadcast radio, professional DJ use, and hi-fi enthusiasts. It is widely recognized for its rugged durability, high reliability, and a warm, dynamic sound profile featuring strong bass and forgiving tracking on worn vinyl records. Since Stanton has long discontinued the production of this original cartridge and its genuine styli, the market today relies on used gear and aftermarket replacement needles. Technical Specifications (Stanton 500 E MkIII) Type: Moving Magnet (MM) Frequency Response: 10 Hz – 22,000 Hz Output Voltage: 3.1 mV Channel Separation: 35 dB Stylus Type: Elliptical (originally supplied as diamond on the E version) Tracking Force Range: 1.0 – 2.0 grams Weight: 5.5 grams