Gramofón BIC 960 / USA / automatický - PRED PRIHODENÍM ČÍTAJTE POPIS !!
Je to americký automatický gramofon BIC 960 od firmy British Industries z let cca 1974 - 1976
Gramofon je na amerických 120V / 60 Hz s americkou koncovkou.
Nefunguje správně na českých 220 voltů / 50 Hz, protože má synchronní motor, který je stavěný na 60 Hz v Americe.
Koupil jsem měnič z 220 na 110 voltů, abych ho mohl vyzkoušet, čímž jsem vyřešil problém s napětím, avšak nikoliv problém s frekvencí.
Je plně funkční, automaticky umístí ramínko a na konci vrátí zpět, ale točí se o hodně pomaleji.
Když nastavím otáčky na 45, tak se točí zhruba 33. Když nastavím 33, tak se točí velmi pomalu.
Někde na netu jsem četl, že je "50 hz adaptible", ale nikde jsem přepínač nenašel, ani pod tím černým krytem, kam vede přívodní kabel viz foto.
Měnič je součástí aukce. Je nový, ale doklad jsem nenašel, stál asi čtyři stovky.
Přenoska Shure Hi-Track.
Jinak tichý chod, čistý zvuk, vše funguje.
Na spodním i horním víku je několik menších oděrek.
BIC 960 Turntable Description
Belt-Drive Programmed 6-Disc Multi-Play Turntable (1974-1976)
Sound wise, this is excellent. The Shure cartridge is superb and has a new elliptical diamond stylus. It is Shure's self-admitted second best cartridge, right behind the V15 that costs five times more!
The tonearm is a really cool design I have never seen before, with two ways to adjust the tracking force, and an adjustment for anti-skating right there. The force of the arm lift is adjustable. There is even an arm to adjust for conical or elliptical styli.
The BIC has a nice, smooth, 24-pole synchronous motor.
An exceptionally well preserved example of this U.S. made turntable from British Industries Inc. Disassembled, cleaned, lubricated, adjusted, reassembled, ready to play, but with some quirks. The arm lift needs dampening fluid, but I don't see any way of doing it, so in auto mode the needle bounces. Manually, you can let the arm down nice and easy. The auto-return works, but will sometimes return the needle to the lead-in groove, then shut off. I have not tested the multi-play function, as I am not sure how it works, but the multi-play spindle is included. Because of the quirks, I am adjusting the price down $100, accordingly.
That being stated, it works great in manual mode.
The plinth is made of real wood and is in excellent condition. The turntable itself is cosmetically excellent. The underside consists of a clear plastic cover, so you can see all of the mechanical and electrical parts. This cover is in good condition; it has one area that has a couple small cracks, under an inch in size. It is also yellowed with age. None of this is noticeable when the turntable is flat. The dust cover is in good condition with no cracks; there are quite a few scratches, however. These can be buffed out; many high-end auto detailers will do the job. At this price point, I will leave that up to the new owner!
The following information, as well as downloads of brochures, owner's and service manuals, and more, are available here:
Description:
The tone arm of the BIC 960 is the equal of the most sophisticated available. It will track any cartridge, CD-4 included, at the lowest setting recommended by the manufacturer.
Tracking force and anti-skate controls are operated by twin tabs atop the gimbal ring. The tabs flank a single linear scale which is calibrated in 0.25 gram increments. The scale is large, easy to read, and makes precise adjustment a simple matter.
Compensation for conical or elliptical stylus is made by a separate control on the program panel, so that regardless of stylus type, tracking force and anti-skate adjustment is made using the same scale.
The cartridge shell is attached to the tone arm by a 4-prong, gold-plated, plug-connector - the most precise and trouble-free connection possible.
A scale is provided so that in mounting the cartridge, overhang can be properly set. Using this same scale and an adjustment screw set into the shell, the forward tracking angle of the cartridge stylus can be set to exactly 15°.
Cueing is viscous damped in both directions and cueing time is adjustable from 1 to 3 seconds by means of a control at the base of the gimbal mounting.
The BIC 960 is designed for the most sophisticated systems.
Specifications:
Type: single play, repeat, 6 record automatic
Drive method: belt drive
Motor: 24-pole AC synchronous
Drive: precision ground elastomer belt
Platter: 12" non ferrous die cast
Speeds: 33 and 45rpm
Rumble: 65dB
Wow and flutter: 0.05%
Tonearm: tubular aluminium mounted in die-cast platform
Effective length: 216.2mm
Effective mass: 18g
Overhang: adjustable
Tracking force range: 0 to 4g
Dimensions: 14-11/16 x 17-1/16 x 7 inches
Shipping weight: 12lbs
Je to americký automatický gramofon BIC 960 od firmy British Industries z let cca 1974 - 1976 Gramofon je na amerických 120V / 60 Hz s americkou koncovkou. Nefunguje správně na českých 220 voltů / 50 Hz, protože má synchronní motor, který je stavěný na 60 Hz v Americe. Koupil jsem měnič z 220 na 110 voltů, abych ho mohl vyzkoušet, čímž jsem vyřešil problém s napětím, avšak nikoliv problém s frekvencí. Je plně funkční, automaticky umístí ramínko a na konci vrátí zpět, ale točí se o hodně pomaleji. Když nastavím otáčky na 45, tak se točí zhruba 33. Když nastavím 33, tak se točí velmi pomalu. Někde na netu jsem četl, že je "50 hz adaptible", ale nikde jsem přepínač nenašel, ani pod tím černým krytem, kam vede přívodní kabel viz foto. Měnič je součástí aukce. Je nový, ale doklad jsem nenašel, stál asi čtyři stovky. Přenoska Shure Hi-Track. Jinak tichý chod, čistý zvuk, vše funguje. Na spodním i horním víku je několik menších oděrek. BIC 960 Turntable Description Belt-Drive Programmed 6-Disc Multi-Play Turntable (1974-1976) Sound wise, this is excellent. The Shure cartridge is superb and has a new elliptical diamond stylus. It is Shure's self-admitted second best cartridge, right behind the V15 that costs five times more! The tonearm is a really cool design I have never seen before, with two ways to adjust the tracking force, and an adjustment for anti-skating right there. The force of the arm lift is adjustable. There is even an arm to adjust for conical or elliptical styli. The BIC has a nice, smooth, 24-pole synchronous motor. An exceptionally well preserved example of this U.S. made turntable from British Industries Inc. Disassembled, cleaned, lubricated, adjusted, reassembled, ready to play, but with some quirks. The arm lift needs dampening fluid, but I don't see any way of doing it, so in auto mode the needle bounces. Manually, you can let the arm down nice and easy. The auto-return works, but will sometimes return the needle to the lead-in groove, then shut off. I have not tested the multi-play function, as I am not sure how it works, but the multi-play spindle is included. Because of the quirks, I am adjusting the price down $100, accordingly. That being stated, it works great in manual mode. The plinth is made of real wood and is in excellent condition. The turntable itself is cosmetically excellent. The underside consists of a clear plastic cover, so you can see all of the mechanical and electrical parts. This cover is in good condition; it has one area that has a couple small cracks, under an inch in size. It is also yellowed with age. None of this is noticeable when the turntable is flat. The dust cover is in good condition with no cracks; there are quite a few scratches, however. These can be buffed out; many high-end auto detailers will do the job. At this price point, I will leave that up to the new owner! The following information, as well as downloads of brochures, owner's and service manuals, and more, are available here: Description: The tone arm of the BIC 960 is the equal of the most sophisticated available. It will track any cartridge, CD-4 included, at the lowest setting recommended by the manufacturer. Tracking force and anti-skate controls are operated by twin tabs atop the gimbal ring. The tabs flank a single linear scale which is calibrated in 0.25 gram increments. The scale is large, easy to read, and makes precise adjustment a simple matter. Compensation for conical or elliptical stylus is made by a separate control on the program panel, so that regardless of stylus type, tracking force and anti-skate adjustment is made using the same scale. The cartridge shell is attached to the tone arm by a 4-prong, gold-plated, plug-connector - the most precise and trouble-free connection possible. A scale is provided so that in mounting the cartridge, overhang can be properly set. Using this same scale and an adjustment screw set into the shell, the forward tracking angle of the cartridge stylus can be set to exactly 15°. Cueing is viscous damped in both directions and cueing time is adjustable from 1 to 3 seconds by means of a control at the base of the gimbal mounting. The BIC 960 is designed for the most sophisticated systems. Specifications: Type: single play, repeat, 6 record automatic Drive method: belt drive Motor: 24-pole AC synchronous Drive: precision ground elastomer belt Platter: 12" non ferrous die cast Speeds: 33 and 45rpm Rumble: 65dB Wow and flutter: 0.05% Tonearm: tubular aluminium mounted in die-cast platform Effective length: 216.2mm Effective mass: 18g Overhang: adjustable Tracking force range: 0 to 4g Dimensions: 14-11/16 x 17-1/16 x 7 inches Shipping weight: 12lbs