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This VM95 Series cartridge with 0.6 mil conical stylus fits half-inch mount turntables.

The cartridge’s special coil design delivers a powerful output level of 4.0 mV. It also offers excellent channel separation and low distortion for outstanding tonal quality.

The durable, low-resonance housing includes threaded inserts that enable the cartridge to be mounted to the headshell with just two screws – no nuts required.

And since all VM95 Series share the same body, the stylus can be replaced with any of the six interchangeable AT-VMN95 replacement styli.

Accessories Included:

Two 11mm installation screws, two 8mm installation screws, two washers

Specifications

• Frequency Response - 20-20,000 Hz
• Channel Separation - 18 (dB at 1 kHz)
• Vertical Tracking Force - 1.8-2.2g (2.0g standard)
• Stylus Construction - Bonded round shank
• Recommended Load Impedance - 47,000 ohms
• Output - 4.0 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec.)
• Channel Balance - 2.5 dB (1 kHz)
• Stylus Shape -  Conical
  
• Cantilever  - Aluminium pipe
• Mount - Half-inch
• Replacement Stylus - AT-VMN95C
• Coil Impedance - 3.3 k ohms (1 kHz)
• DC Resistance - 485 ohms
• Load Capacitance - 100 to 200 pF
• Coil Inductance - 550 mH (1 kHz)
• Vertical Tracking Angle - 23°
• Dimensions - 17.2mm H × 18.9mm W × 28.3mm D
• Weight - 6.1 g

The 2M Blue adds more dynamics and resolution, sounds more open and reproduces more details compared to the 2M Red model.

• An improved engine, which provides an increased output of 5.5 mV and an optimized sound reproduction and a high level of sonic accuracy.
• Nude Elliptical diamond and split pole pins with a copper wire.
• The cartridge body is manufactured from Hopelex, an environment-friendly material which ensures high rigidity while eliminating unwanted resonances.

The 2M Blue adds more dynamics and resolution, sounds more open and reproduces more details compared to the 2M Red.

2M Blue accessories included the package:

•     1 x Stylus brush
•     1 x Screwdriver
•     2 x Screw M2,5 x 5
•     2 x Screw M2,5 x 7

Specifications

• Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec.  -   5.5 mV
• Channel balance at 1 kHz  -   1.5 dB
• Channel separation at 1 kHz  -  25 dB
• Channel separation at 15 kHz  - 15 dB
• Frequency range at - 3dB  -  20-25.000 Hz
• Frequency response  -  20-20.000 Hz + 2 / - 1 dB
• Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force  -  80 µm
• Compliance, dynamic, lateral  -  20 µm/mN
• Stylus type  -  Nude Elliptical
• Stylus tip radius  -  r/R 8/18 µm
• Tracking force range  -  1.6-2.0 g (16-20 mN)
• Tracking force, recommended  -  1.8 g (18 mN)
• Tracking angle  -  20°
• Internal impedance, DC resistance  -  1.3 kOhm
• Internal inductance  -  700 mH
• Recommended load resistance  - 47 kOhm
• Recommended load capacitance  -  150-300 pF
• Cartridge colour, body/stylus  -  Black/Blue
• Cartridge weight  -  7.2 g

The 2M Red is an all-purpose cartridge that delivers an open, dynamic sound with a slight touch of warmth.

The 2M Series boast new features including:

• An improved engine, which provides an increased output of 5.5 mV and an optimized sound reproduction and a high level of sonic accuracy.
  
•  A tipped Elliptical diamond and split pole pins with a copper wire.
•  The cartridge body is manufactured from Hopelex, an environment-friendly material which ensures high rigidity while eliminating unwanted resonances.
• The design has been optimized for ease of mounting the cartridge, and the weight and size to fit the most common turntables on the market today. The 2M Series provides excellent compatibility when used in an assortment of playback systems and with a wide variety of phono preamps.

 2M Red accessories included the package:

    1 x Stylus brush
    1 x Screwdriver
    2 x Screw M2,5 x 5
    2 x Screw M2,5 x 7

Specifications

• Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec.  -  5.5 mV
• Channel balance at 1 kHz   -  1.5 dB
• Channel separation at 1 kHz  -  22 dB
• Channel separation at 15 kHz  -  15 dB
• Frequency range at - 3dB  -  20-22.000 Hz
• Frequency response  -  20-20.000 Hz + 3 / - 1 dB
• Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force  -  70 µm
• Compliance, dynamic, lateral  -  20 µm/mN
• Stylus type  -  Elliptical
• Stylus tip radius  -  r/R 8/18 µm
• Tracking force range  -  1.6-2.0 g (16-20 mN)
• Tracking force, recommended  - 1.8 g (18 mN)
• Tracking angle  -  20°
• Internal impedance, DC resistance  -  1.3 kOhm
• Internal inductance  -  700 mH
• Recommended load resistance  -  47 kOhm
• Recommended load capacitance  -  150-300 pF

The OM 5S is a moving magnet cartridge for general purpose application

If your tonearm has a standard headshell or a cartridge mount, then step up to optimal sound reproduction with OM’s. A glance at anyone of these cartridges will reveal Ortofon's answer to perfect tonearm matching. Ingeniously tucked into the top of the mounting bracket is a tiny, removable weight-plate.

If your tonearm is an standard tonearm, just leave the weight-plate. If your tonearm is one of the low mass types, then simply remove the weight. The mass of your OM cartridge is now a mere 2.5 g.

The OM 5S features Spherical stylus, robust and economic solution for play back of vinyl records.

Specifications

• Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec.  -  4.5 mV
• Channel balance at 1 kHz  -  2 dB
• Channel separation at 1 kHz  -  20 dB
• Channel separation at 15 kHz  -  12 dB
• Frequency range at - 3dB  -  20-20.000 Hz
• Frequency response  -  20-22.000 Hz
• Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force *)  -  60 µm
• Compliance, dynamic, lateral  -  20 µm/mN
• Stylus type  -  Spherical
• Stylus tip radius  -  R 18 µm
• Tracking force range  -  1.5-2.0 g (15-20 mN)
• Tracking force, recommended  -  1.75 g (17.5 mN)
• Tracking angle  -  20° *) Typical value
• Internal impedance, DC resistance  - 750 Ohm
• Internal inductance  -  450 mH
• Recommended load resistance  -  47 kOhm
• Recommended load capacitance  -  200-500 pF
• Cartridge colour, body/stylus  -  Black/Black
• Cartridge weight incl. extra weight -  5 g
• Cartridge weight excl. extra weight -  2.5 g

If your tonearm has a standard headshell or a cartridge mount, then step up to optimal sound reproduction with OM’s. A glance at anyone of these cartridges will reveal Ortofon's answer to perfect tonearm matching. Ingeniously tucked into the top of the mounting bracket is a tiny, removable weight-plate.

If your tonearm is an standard tonearm, just leave the weight-plate. If your tonearm is one of the low mass types, then simply remove the weight. The mass of your OM cartridge is now a mere 2.5g.

OM 5E features Elliptical stylus that provides balanced and distortion-free playback. Elliptical diamonds are able to follow the groove oscillations more accurately than spherical diamonds due to their contoured shape. This results in better tracking and less distortion.

Specifications

• Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec. - 4 mV
• Channel balance at 1 kHz  -  2 dB
• Channel separation at 1 kHz  -  22 dB
• Channel separation at 15 kHz  -  15 dB
• Frequency range at - 3dB  -  20-25.000 Hz
• Frequency response  -  20-20.000 Hz ± 2 dB
• Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force *) - 65 µm
• Compliance, dynamic, lateral  -  20 µm/mN
• Stylus type  -  Elliptical
• Stylus tip radius  -  r/R 8/18 µm
• Tracking force range  -  1.5-2.0 g (15-20 mN)
• Tracking force, recommended  -  1.75 g (17.5 mN)
• Tracking angle  - 20° *) Typical value
• Internal impedance, DC resistance  -  750 Ohm
• Internal inductance  -  450 mH
• Recommended load resistance   -  47 kOhm
• Recommended load capacitance -   200-500 pF
• Cartridge colour, body/stylus - Black/Black
• Cartridge weight incl. extra weight -  5 g
• Cartridge weight excl. extra weight -  2.5 g

Stylus protection caps for Concorde and OM series cartridges and styli.

Genuine Ortofon replacement for all OM series cartridges. Suitable for Ortofon OM series cartridges such as OM3, OM5s, OM5e, OM5 super, OM10, OM20, OM30 and OM40.

You know how easy they are to lose….

Sold as a single unit

Ortofon styli have a stylus guard which is designed to be easily replaced and removed without risking contact to the fragile stylus assembly.

Stylus protection guard helps to limit stylus damage if the cartridge accidentally slides across a record or if the cartridge is dropped onto the record.

Ortofon styli have a stylus guard which is designed to be easily replaced and removed without risking contact to the fragile stylus assembly.

The Stylus protection guard helps to limit stylus damage if the cartridge accidentally slides across a record or if the cartridge is dropped onto the record.

This VM95 Series cartridge with 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical stylus fits half-inch mount turntables.

The cartridge’s special coil design delivers a powerful output level of 4.0 mV. It also offers excellent channel separation and low distortion for outstanding tonal quality.

The durable, low-resonance housing includes threaded inserts that enable the cartridge to be mounted to the headshell with just two screws – no nuts required.

And since all VM95 Series share the same body, the stylus can be replaced with any of the six interchangeable AT-VMN95 replacement styli.

Accessories Included:

Two 11mm installation screws, two 8mm installation screws, two washers

Specifications

• Frequency Response - 20-22,000 Hz
• Channel Separation - 20 (dB at 1 kHz)
• Vertical Tracking Force - 1.8-2.2g (2.0g standard)
• Stylus Construction - Bonded round shank
• Recommended Load Impedance - 47,000 ohms
• Output - 4.0 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec.)
• Channel Balance - 2.0 dB (1 kHz)
• Stylus Shape - 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical
• Cantilever - Aluminium pipe
• Mount - Half-inch
• Replacement Stylus - AT-VMN95E
• Coil Impedance - 3.3 k ohms (1 kHz)
• DC Resistance - 485 ohms
• Load Capacitance - 100 to 200 pF
• Coil Inductance - 550 mH (1 kHz)
• Vertical Tracking Angle - 23°
• Dimensions - 17.2mm H × 18.9mm W × 28.3mm D
• Weight - 6.1g

This VM95 Series cartridge with 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical nude stylus fits half-inch mount turntables.

The cartridge offers excellent channel separation and low distortion for outstanding tonal quality.

The durable, low-resonance housing includes threaded inserts that enable the cartridge to be mounted to the headshell with just two screws – no nuts required.

And since all VM95 Series share the same body, the stylus can be replaced with any of the six interchangeable AT-VMN95 replacement styli.

Accessories Included:

Two 11mm installation screws, two 8mm installation screws, two washers, nonmagnetic screwdriver

Specifications

• Frequency Response - 20-23,000 Hz
• Channel Separation - 22 (dB at 1 kHz)
• Vertical Tracking Force - 1.8-2.2g (2.0g standard)
• Stylus Construction - Nude round shank
• Recommended Load Impedance - 47,000 ohms
• Output - 3.5 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec.)
• Channel Balance - 2.0 dB (1 kHz)
• Stylus Shape - 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical
• Cantilever - Aluminium pipe
• Mount - Half-inch
• Replacement Stylus - AT-VMN95EN
• Coil Impedance - 3.3 k ohms (1 kHz)
• DC Resistance - 485 ohms
• Load Capacitance - 100 to 200 pF
• Coil Inductance - 550 mH (1 kHz)
• Vertical Tracking Angle - 23°
• Dimensions - 17.2mm H × 18.9mm W × 28.3mm D
• Weight - 6.1g

This VM95 Series cartridge with 2.2 x 0.12 mil Microlinear stylus fits half-inch mount turntables.

The cartridge offers excellent channel separation and low distortion for outstanding tonal quality.

The durable, low-resonance housing includes threaded inserts that enable the cartridge to be mounted to the headshell with just two screws – no nuts required.

And since all VM95 Series share the same body, the stylus can be replaced with any of the six interchangeable AT-VMN95 replacement styli.

Accessories Included:

Two 11mm installation screws, two 8mm installation screws, two washers, nonmagnetic screwdriver.

Specifications

• Frequency Response - 20-25,000 Hz
• Channel Separation - 23 (dB at 1 kHz)
• Vertical Tracking Force - 1.8-2.2 g (2.0 g standard)
• Stylus Construction - Nude square shank
• Recommended Load Impedance - 47,000 ohms
• Output - 3.5 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec.)
• Channel Balance - 1.5 dB (1 kHz)
• Stylus Shape - 2.2 x 0.12 mil Microlinear
• Cantilever - Aluminium pipe
• Mount - Half-inch
• Replacement Stylus - AT-VMN95ML
• Coil Impedance - 3.3 k ohms (1 kHz)
• DC Resistance - 485 ohms
• Load Capacitance - 100 to 200 pF
• Coil Inductance - 550 mH (1 kHz)
• Vertical Tracking Angle - 23°
• Dimensions - 17.2mm H × 18.9mm W × 28.3mm D
• Weight - 6.1 g

This VM95 Series cartridge with 2.7 x 0.26 mil Shibata stylus fits half-inch mount turntables.

The cartridge offers excellent channel separation and low distortion for outstanding tonal quality.

The durable, low-resonance housing includes threaded inserts that enable the cartridge to be mounted to the headshell with just two screws – no nuts required.

And since all VM95 Series share the same body, the stylus can be replaced with any of the six interchangeable AT-VMN95 replacement styli.

Accessories Included: Two 11mm installation screws, two 8mm installation screws, two washers, nonmagnetic screwdriver

Specifications

• Frequency Response 20-25,000 Hz
• Channel Separation 23 (dB at 1 kHz)
• Vertical Tracking Force 1.8-2.2g (2.0g standard)
• Stylus Construction Nude square shank
• Recommended Load Impedance 47,000 ohms
• Output 3.5 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec.)
• Channel Balance 1.5 dB (1 kHz)
• Stylus Shape 2.7 x 0.26 mil Shibata
• Cantilever Aluminium pipe
• Mount Half-inch
• Replacement Stylus AT-VMN95SH
• Coil Impedance 3.3 k ohms (1 kHz)
• DC Resistance 485 ohms
• Load Capacitance 100 to 200 pF
• Coil Inductance 550 mH (1 kHz)
• Vertical Tracking Angle 23°
• Dimensions 17.2mm H × 18.9mm W × 28.3mm D
• Weight 6.1g

One of the most popular entry level cartridges available today.

The AT91 features a conical stylus and robust housing for reliable, long lasting performance.

Recommended by industry professionals as the go-to cartridge for entry level systems and older record players alike, the AT91 is a truly versatile solution.

Specifications

• Frequency Response: 20 – 20,000 Hz
• Channel Separation: 18 dB at 1kHz
• Channel Balance: 2.5dB
• Tracking Force: 1.4-2.5g
• Vertical Tracking Angle: 24°
• Recommended Load Impedance: 47,000 ohms
• Output Voltage: 3.5 mV (mV at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec)
• Stylus Shape: Conical
• Stylus Construction: Bonded Round Shank
• Mount: Half-inch
• Weight: 5.7g
• Replacement Stylus: ATN91

Replacement stylus for AT91R/AT91 cartridge (At-LP3).

The ATN91R is also upgrade replacement styli for AT3600/L.

The tracking force of AT3600/L equipped with ATN91R is 2g – do not upgrade from ATN3600L to ATN91R if your tonearm does not allow tracking force adjustment i.e.LP60.

AT-XP3 Dual Moving Magnet Stereo Cartridge - Audiophile DJ cartridge with conical stylus, Excellent Tracking ability, Durable robust design for high-quality specialist DJ playback and Carbon fiber-reinforced ABS cantilever

Specifications

• Frequency response - 20 to 18,000 Hz
• Channel separation - 20 dB (1 kHz)
• Vertical tracking angle - 20 degrees
• Stylus construction - Bonded Round Shan
• Recommended load impedence  - 47,000 Ω

The CLA711 is fitted with two RCA male connectors and one 3.5mm jack male stereo connector, constructed using the SIG144 cable.

The easy to handle PVC jacket is excellent for fixed indoor and mobile applications. The inner conductors are fitted with a durable shielding. This gives an excellent protection against interference of all kinds such as electromagnetic fields produced by dimmers, electric motors or power cables.

The SIG series cables are “all-round” signal cables which are suited for all kinds of applications where reliable signal transmission is needed.

Specifications

• 28 AWG thin and dense stranded conductors
• Flexible PVC jacket
• Spiral shielding 4.0 mm (Ø) outer diameter
• Oxygen free copper

The CLA711 is fitted with two RCA male connectors and one 3.5mm jack male stereo connector, constructed using the SIG144 cable.

The easy to handle PVC jacket is excellent for fixed indoor and mobile applications.

The inner conductors are fitted with a durable shielding. This gives an excellent protection against interference of all kinds such as electromagnetic fields produced by dimmers, electric motors or power cables.

The SIG series cables are “all-round” signal cables which are suited for all kinds of applications where reliable signal transmission is needed.

Specifications

• 28 AWG thin and dense stranded conductors
• Flexible PVC jacket
• Spiral shielding 4.0 mm (Ø) outer diameter
• Oxygen free copper

The Pro2 PRO1387 Phono Preamplifier adds phono capability to any amplifier or receiver that has a spare AUX/​CD/​DVD Audio linelevel input.

It can also be used to input a turntable directly into a mixer or computer soundcard. With its precise RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) equalization, this preamp’s sound quality easily matches or exceeds that of the phono preamps found built into the highest quality stereo components.

Its switch-selectable AUXenables easy selection for inputs, eliminating the need to connect and disconnect sources that share the input with this preamp.

McLelland UP2 Phono Preamp wth USB and volume control.

Specifications

• For all turntables with moving magnet (MM) cartridges or audio devices with line level (e.g. tape decks)
• External housing, reliably shielded against interference
• Audio recording takes place through USB No need to open the computer housing
• Top quality circuit technology and components
• Built-in low-noise phono preamp circuit conforms to the RIAA standard
• Signal and peak LED
• No additional drivers required
• Power supply included

Stereo Interconnect Dual Right-angle RCA to Same

This cable is designed to interconnect gear with stereo phono jacks. Right angle plugs on both ends allow easy access to jacks with minimal clearance.

• Nickel-plated plugs for rugged durability and efficient signal transfer
• Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC) conductors for enhanced signal clarity
• OFC Spiral shields for effective EMI and RFI rejection and flexibility
• 2 metre cable

Stereo Interconnect Dual RCA to Same

This cable is designed to interconnect gear with stereo phono jacks. It is ideal for interconnecting consumer audio components.

• Nickel-plated plugs for rugged durability and efficient signal transfer
• Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC) conductors for enhanced signal clarity
• OFC Spiral shields for effective EMI and RFI rejection and flexibility
• 1 metre cable

Stereo Interconnect Dual Right-angle RCA to Same

This cable is designed to interconnect gear with stereo phono jacks. Right angle plugs on both ends allow easy access to jacks with minimal clearance.

• Nickel-plated plugs for rugged durability and efficient signal transfer
• Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC) conductors for enhanced signal clarity
• OFC Spiral shields for effective EMI and RFI rejection and flexibility
• 1 metre length cable

One 5-pin Din plug, male pins, 180 degrees spacing to 4 x RCA sockets. Especially useful to connect a turntable with hard-wired RCA cables to older gear like a Quad 303 or similar European gear.

Only 2 of the RCA's are needed in this setup, the others are left unused, but this also means they are compatible with varying wiring configurations from different manufacturers.

One 5-pin Din plug, male pins, 180 degrees spacing to 4 x RCA plugs.

Suitable for connection to older Hi-Fi gear like a Quad 303 and other European classics. Can be used for tape in and out on a lot of older Japanese hi-fi receivers as well.

High quality Mogami RCA interconnect cables. 2 x RCA to RCA for stereo connections.

Super-flexible Quad-Balanced NEGLEX OFC wiring and Overall Served (Spiral) Shield provide maximum definition, detail and signal transparency in addition to giving excellent protection from electro-magnetic noise.

Maintenance free with durable nickel plated tip / ring / sleeve connector preventing from tarnishing.

Degradation of the sound quality caused by secular change becomes extremely low on account of it.

Compact low profile molded design permits use in high density jack fields.

Specifications

6 foot/180cm length

High quality Mogami RCA interconnect cables. 2 x RCA to RCA for stereo connections.

Super-flexible Quad-Balanced NEGLEX OFC wiring and Overall Served (Spiral) Shield provide maximum definition, detail and signal transparency in addition to giving excellent protection from electro-magnetic noise.

Maintenance free with durable nickel plated tip / ring / sleeve connector preventing from tarnishing.

Degradation of the sound quality caused by secular change becomes extremely low on account of it.

Compact low profile molded design permits use in high density jack fields.

Specifications

3 foot/90cm length

High quality Mogami RCA interconnect cables. 2 x RCA to RCA for stereo connections.

Super-flexible Quad-Balanced NEGLEX OFC wiring and Overall Served (Spiral) Shield provide maximum definition, detail and signal transparency in addition to giving excellent protection from electro-magnetic noise.

Maintenance free with durable nickel plated tip / ring / sleeve connector preventing from tarnishing.

Degradation of the sound quality caused by secular change becomes extremely low on account of it.

Compact low profile molded design permits use in high density jack fields.

Specifications

10 foot/3m length

High quality Mogami RCA interconnect cables. 2 x RCA to RCA for stereo connections.

Super-flexible Quad-Balanced NEGLEX OFC wiring and Overall Served (Spiral) Shield provide maximum definition, detail and signal transparency in addition to giving excellent protection from electro-magnetic noise.

Maintenance free with durable nickel plated tip / ring / sleeve connector preventing from tarnishing.

Degradation of the sound quality caused by secular change becomes extremely low on account of it.

Compact low profile molded design permits use in high density jack fields.

Specifications

1 foot/30cm length

9V DC switchmode wall-wart power supply, 500mA current availability.

Small, efficient and and lightweight.

Has reversible polarity 2.1mm connector.

Specifications

• Energy efficient regulated DC output
• Short-circuited and overload protection
• Compact and light weight design
• Input voltage: 100-240Vac, 50/60Hz

An easily hidden "ribbon" type antenna for FM radio reception.

Easily hidden and suitable for amplifiers with screw terminal connections for an external aerial.

Bang and Olufsen Beogram 2200 turntable

• Fully tested and working great
• Needs a new stylus
• 45rpm light not working

Call or email for system price with Beomaster 2200 integrated amplifier system and Beovox 3800 Speakers.

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Absolute classic Technics turntable, the model that will never die!

Fitted with a new belt and the original Ortofon VMS 10E MKII cart, this belt drive auto-return turntable is a reliable workhorse that won't let you down.

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Another classic Pioneer auto-return belt drive model from the 1980's.

• Nice and clean and fully functional.
• Has been carefully serviced and working great.
• Also has new Audio-Technica AT-VM95C Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge installed and aligned.

A great hassle free machine!

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A no frills but tidy and lovely (brown!) classic Aussie player.

Ac-Synchronous and auto-return for ease of use.

Has had an updated headshell with new Audio-Technica AT-VM95C cartridge fitted along with a new drive belt during a thorough service and set-up.

Philips F8056 3-in-1 System.

• Fully functional after thorough service and setup.
• New belts on turntable and cassette decks and all moving parts cleaned and lubricated.
• All controls cleaned and functional.
• The lid is clean but it doesn't stay up.

Radio, double cassette(!) and records - what more do you need? Well, you will need speakers!

Check out our Speakers section for something nice to match with this classic from the 80's.

This is one simple but effective Pioneer turntable.

Brand new belt and Audio-Technica stylus fitted during our thorough service work.

An auto return machine that is great for beginners and better performance than a new model of similar cost.

Has a good clean lid but no hinges.