JVC QL-A51 Quartz Lock Direct Drive Turntable Ortofon F15E MKII Cartridge

Why Buy New is pleased to offer this used JVC QL-A51 Quartz Lock Direct Drive Turntable fitted with an Ortofon F15E MKII Cartridge for sale.

It has been professionally repackaged to ensure safe delivery with mains cable, RCA output and grounding lead, instruction book and dust cover included.

Tested and in full working order. It is sold with a 3 month warranty.

The cosmetic condition is good. There are some marks on the turntable itself and the dust cover has a lot of scratches. Please see images for further details.

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This JVC QL-A51 is a direct-drive turntable from the late 1970s/early 1980s, noted for its robust build and consistent playback speed. Its quartz-lock system ensures precise rotational accuracy, eliminating the speed fluctuations often found in other turntable designs of the era.

The turntable features a semi-automatic operation, with the tonearm automatically returning to its rest position at the end of a record. Its straight tonearm design is well-suited for tracking vinyl, including records with slight warps, and helps to minimise low-frequency distortion. The heavy plinth construction contributes to stable playback by isolating the unit from external vibrations.

This model is fitted with an Ortofon F15E MKII moving magnet cartridge. This respected vintage cartridge is known for delivering a balanced and neutral sound, making it a favoured choice for those seeking a faithful reproduction of their vinyl collection.

- Quartz-locked direct-drive system
- Semi-automatic operation with auto-return
- Straight, static-balanced tonearm
- Heavy, vibration-dampening plinth
- Includes Ortofon F15E MKII moving magnet cartridge