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Presto 16" transcription table from 1950 custom arm Nice!

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“ seldom seen Presto 16" transcription turntable, from an Audio Engineer's estate. It was used regulary in a home hifi system until just a few years ago --  with included custom fab arm. Plugged in and the motor scrambled healithly to life with much power.  It needs lots of restoration... This table needs new rubber mounts and rim drive band, which should be easy enough to fabricate or source. It also includes a custom fabricated Weathers thin style aluminum arm, mounted to a smooth articulated chrome factory mount)”

Before quality audio recording tape became viable in the mid to late 1950s (Pioneered by Ampex, and media makers like Irish Audio tape) -- the way to record audio with fidelity for broadcast was with one the large 16" recording turntables. The leadership here was Presto Sound Recording -- a modestly sized Golden age company located in Paramus, NJ. Presto early on established the top quality reputation for fine tables suited for demanding recording and playback applications. King if turntables for just a short time, they made some of the nicest you can find... Disc recording is a demanding task -- the turntable has to be far more powerful and smooth than an consumer device...Presto made some of the wonderful recorders; defining the industry -- which in turn automatically translated in to the finest transcription / playback of the era -- now sought after for home hifi...this Presto, when restored will deliver LP nirvana -- it's the real McCoy...

Over the course of 30 years, Presto made some of the best transcription size tables the USA ever produced -- over a short time before tape took over. Right in the league with Fairchild, Gates, Rek-O-Cut and RCA...diy audiophiles all scour the USA for these, then restore them -- they're rugged, simple and killer sounding -- and have platters. Well suited for home use, when mounted to a plinth of your choice -- these are a dream to use -- they are frequently used with the now highly collectable Gray Research arms, among others.

 This looking turntable has a few extra holes, some drilled for home hifi use.. overall presents nicely (it was from a audio engineer's estate, and enjoyed use over the course of 50 years ownership in a home) It has a nice clean, hand-crafted  mat. The platter and overall table need lots of cleaning -- the paint thankfully is in quite nice shape, the original 1940's era crinkle paint and Presto log as you can see (exhibit A). The motor mounts and rim drive rubber need to be replaced for correct operation (exhibit D and H). Also, includes the original owners hand made, fabricated arm (see exhibit C and D), (he used for LP's), mounted to a smooth, heavy all chrome bearing base (exhibit A and F).  You can adapt this lightweight tracking arm for a variety of uses I am sure. It has some dings and slight bends, and is entirely serviceable....  I am unsure of the date on this table, appears to be from around 1950 -- cousins to the  Model 6N and 8N,I believe it is the Model Y recorder (see exhibit C and D in the printed photo).

The motor is smooth and strong. The platter shaft and bearing likewise are liquid-smooth, the platter spins freely for more than a minute after a mere slight nudge ... quality and heft ! Because the rubber mounts need replacement, I could not shift the speed up or down (see exhibit H), -- it will work properly mounted with fresh rubber, cleaning and adjust 

Line cord is serviceble and original late 1940s -- it should be replaced for safety. 

Here is an idea of how nice these can be when restored... (not this table, this owner has a nicely running one of these in his home HiFi.. of course this one is even nicer looking with original paint and logo)...!


 


 

All-in-all, this is a real find... is the real McCoy, and you don't see these early 16" Presto tables much... Clean it, oil it, cut some new rubber, line cord, and fix up the arm... perhaps something else -- and you will have a solid, killer sounding and deluxe  turntable of a rare breed and bygone era.  Sounding as fine as many of the most expensive new types. Only really serious audiophiles set these up. Quite a bit of work, and well worth it. The effort shows and plays --  listeners leave not talking about your amp and speakers...but your turntable. They were expensive -- Presto built to a very high standard, solid as can be, using the best machining and bearings that 1940s USA could produce.

Once you see and hear one of these in action, you too will lust after the silky smooth, sprawling 16" platter spinning with authority...that's why they are so sought after. If you are looking for a cool winter project, and are in need of a real table built in USA, during the 40's and 50s -- this is the one -- Buy Now to avoid a bidder's war, will sell quickly.

The factory cast (in house by Presto) top measures approx 18" x 18" x about 9" deep -- all ready to fasten to your custom plinth or cabinet. With the arm, packed weight will be about 40lbs. USPS EMS required to most countries. Certain countries require Global Express Guaranteed or FedEx, cost is higher (Russia and Vietnam will be around $280). Japan, China and most of Europe will be closer to $200 (please refer to shipping calculator above)

Will be carefully prepared, double boxed, platter removed and cushioned for proper, guaranteed safe delivery. Packed weight 40lbs. Shipping ASAP after payment received,see my 100% feedback. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Save 27%

Presto 16" transcription table from 1950 custom arm Nice!

List price: $1,500.00
$1,100.00
You save: $400.00 (27%)
presto16inch2
Out-of-stock
Add to wish list
 

“ seldom seen Presto 16" transcription turntable, from an Audio Engineer's estate. It was used regulary in a home hifi system until just a few years ago --  with included custom fab arm. Plugged in and the motor scrambled healithly to life with much power.  It needs lots of restoration... This table needs new rubber mounts and rim drive band, which should be easy enough to fabricate or source. It also includes a custom fabricated Weathers thin style aluminum arm, mounted to a smooth articulated chrome factory mount)”

Before quality audio recording tape became viable in the mid to late 1950s (Pioneered by Ampex, and media makers like Irish Audio tape) -- the way to record audio with fidelity for broadcast was with one the large 16" recording turntables. The leadership here was Presto Sound Recording -- a modestly sized Golden age company located in Paramus, NJ. Presto early on established the top quality reputation for fine tables suited for demanding recording and playback applications. King if turntables for just a short time, they made some of the nicest you can find... Disc recording is a demanding task -- the turntable has to be far more powerful and smooth than an consumer device...Presto made some of the wonderful recorders; defining the industry -- which in turn automatically translated in to the finest transcription / playback of the era -- now sought after for home hifi...this Presto, when restored will deliver LP nirvana -- it's the real McCoy...

Over the course of 30 years, Presto made some of the best transcription size tables the USA ever produced -- over a short time before tape took over. Right in the league with Fairchild, Gates, Rek-O-Cut and RCA...diy audiophiles all scour the USA for these, then restore them -- they're rugged, simple and killer sounding -- and have platters. Well suited for home use, when mounted to a plinth of your choice -- these are a dream to use -- they are frequently used with the now highly collectable Gray Research arms, among others.

 This looking turntable has a few extra holes, some drilled for home hifi use.. overall presents nicely (it was from a audio engineer's estate, and enjoyed use over the course of 50 years ownership in a home) It has a nice clean, hand-crafted  mat. The platter and overall table need lots of cleaning -- the paint thankfully is in quite nice shape, the original 1940's era crinkle paint and Presto log as you can see (exhibit A). The motor mounts and rim drive rubber need to be replaced for correct operation (exhibit D and H). Also, includes the original owners hand made, fabricated arm (see exhibit C and D), (he used for LP's), mounted to a smooth, heavy all chrome bearing base (exhibit A and F).  You can adapt this lightweight tracking arm for a variety of uses I am sure. It has some dings and slight bends, and is entirely serviceable....  I am unsure of the date on this table, appears to be from around 1950 -- cousins to the  Model 6N and 8N,I believe it is the Model Y recorder (see exhibit C and D in the printed photo).

The motor is smooth and strong. The platter shaft and bearing likewise are liquid-smooth, the platter spins freely for more than a minute after a mere slight nudge ... quality and heft ! Because the rubber mounts need replacement, I could not shift the speed up or down (see exhibit H), -- it will work properly mounted with fresh rubber, cleaning and adjust 

Line cord is serviceble and original late 1940s -- it should be replaced for safety. 

Here is an idea of how nice these can be when restored... (not this table, this owner has a nicely running one of these in his home HiFi.. of course this one is even nicer looking with original paint and logo)...!


 


 

All-in-all, this is a real find... is the real McCoy, and you don't see these early 16" Presto tables much... Clean it, oil it, cut some new rubber, line cord, and fix up the arm... perhaps something else -- and you will have a solid, killer sounding and deluxe  turntable of a rare breed and bygone era.  Sounding as fine as many of the most expensive new types. Only really serious audiophiles set these up. Quite a bit of work, and well worth it. The effort shows and plays --  listeners leave not talking about your amp and speakers...but your turntable. They were expensive -- Presto built to a very high standard, solid as can be, using the best machining and bearings that 1940s USA could produce.

Once you see and hear one of these in action, you too will lust after the silky smooth, sprawling 16" platter spinning with authority...that's why they are so sought after. If you are looking for a cool winter project, and are in need of a real table built in USA, during the 40's and 50s -- this is the one -- Buy Now to avoid a bidder's war, will sell quickly.

The factory cast (in house by Presto) top measures approx 18" x 18" x about 9" deep -- all ready to fasten to your custom plinth or cabinet. With the arm, packed weight will be about 40lbs. USPS EMS required to most countries. Certain countries require Global Express Guaranteed or FedEx, cost is higher (Russia and Vietnam will be around $280). Japan, China and most of Europe will be closer to $200 (please refer to shipping calculator above)

Will be carefully prepared, double boxed, platter removed and cushioned for proper, guaranteed safe delivery. Packed weight 40lbs. Shipping ASAP after payment received,see my 100% feedback.