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 ORTOFON - SPU Classic G MKII Audio Component This high-end moving-coil cartridge with headshell is of exceptional quality! This cartridge has never been used and was only taken out of the packaging to take photos. Of course, the stylus is intact and new. (Inspected under a magnifying glass) Sony - TTS 3000 with 12" PUA-286 Tonearm and VC-8E Moving Coil Cartridge - Turntable The TTS 3000 is a very heavy and large high-end studio turntable, undoubtedly one of the most beautiful turntables Sony has ever produced. This extremely rare belt-driven turntable from 1970 is completely original and in near-mint condition. There are no signs of use. The dust cover is a new custom-made piece with a luxurious curved front. This dust cover is placed separately on the turntable. This is the exclusive version featuring the extra-long PUA-286 12-inch tonearm. This extra length significantly improves the sound quality. (See the photos for technical details) This high-quality tonearm can be adjusted with extreme precision. Currently mounted on this beautiful tonearm is Currently mounted on this beautiful tonearm is the matching original Sony Moving Coil VC-8E cartridge (two cartridges are included: one original—see photos, which shows “Sony” on the front—and the other is a Shure V15 Type 111, which is currently mounted on the tonearm; see photos.) The interior is completely clean and has been inspected; see photos—everything works. The turntable is driven by a low-speed servo-controlled motor. The player is equipped with a stroboscope and pitch control to precisely adjust the speed. Copies of all documentation are included, along with the manual. Specifications Manufacturer: Sony Model: TTS 3000 Type: Turntable drive Years of production: 1966–1971 Made in: Japan Original price approx.: 32,000 yen (Japan, 1967), $150 (1968), 600 DM PUA-286 tonearm option: 448 DM TAC-3 base option: 110 DM Dimensions: 526 x 394 x 210 mm.