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Astatic HP-16 Transcription 16" Broadcast Tonearm NOS New In Box from 1943

List price: $1,000.00
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“ the seldom seen, early 1940s Astatic 16" transcription arm, from an Audio Engineer's estate. Brand new, in original box with mounting hardware and instructions. It's a gorgeous looking survivor --  as found in climate controlled storage, with included hardware. The original maroon finish is gleaming and shinny. This was the top-of-the line, and Astatic designed and built their own version of the large, pro 16" broadcast format. The clean rectangular lines were on the leading edge of the era. The advanced articulated base carefully applies a very modern amount of carefully balanced pressure on the stylus (see specs, from exhibit C) -- a simpler approach to the style later pioneered by Gray Research's complex articulated counterbalance arm. Along with the smooth and high quality ball bearing swivel base -- which is a very similar Transcription arms are very sought after these days for spectacular, hi-fi 78rpm revival setups (which can sound really, really great!).  Looks ready to use, after mounting, setup. The cart is original, not tested, as-is but looks totally new with steel protective cover in place. ”

Before quality audio recording tape became viable in the mid to late 1950s (Pioneered by Ampex, and Magnecord and media makers like Irish Audio tape, and later Scotch) -- the professional way to record, broadcast and duplicate audio with fidelity for broadcast was with the  large 16" recording turntables -- now rarely seen behemoths of an era bygone. The early leadership in prewar cutting came from Presto, Fairchild and Rek-O-Kut in the 1930s. When Disc recording took a backseat to tape, the new market for ultra high quality playback became focused on 16" studio broadcast playback needs -- the best rim drive turntables were made duing this period, from the 1940-1960s. The top turntables manufacturers for playback were Fairchild, Western Electric, RCA, Presto, Gates in the 1950s and sleek ones later came Russco / QRK in Fresno, California.

Early on, the 16" turntable market was crowded, but only a few companies offered  top quality large broadcast arms -- for many large studios cost was no object -- for the early days the best ones were sold by Gray Research, Western Electric (Bell Labs developed much of this technology) and excellent ones by Fairchild and RCA. Few know that before the postwar era of Gray Research, there were some really nice arms made by the early Microphone companies, Astatic and Audax ... like this one, case in point...and quite well ahead of it's time, featuring lighter tracking, and a very slimline design. Don't let the profile fool you -- it's cast metal and extremely high quality! Very substantial. This 16" transcripton arm, designed in the late 1930s, and introduced sometime around 1943 -- this arm would be Astatic's seminal studio tonearm, defining the forthcoming decade, and setting a standard for all 16" arms after it.

Diy audiophiles have scoured the USA for nice 16" tonearms, and they are now very scarce. They're rugged, simple and killer sounding -- Well suited for home use, when mounted to a 16" or 12" table of your choice -- these are a dream to use -- there are many later clone designs from the 1950s and 60s...out there -- this is the real McCoy, made in the early 1940s, USA. It represents the best machining and casting quality of the era.

This is a very nice looking NOS, New in box unit... complete with original accesories, prewired with vintage cloth shielded wire, mounting hardware, papers, box snd packing (see Exhibit A and G)  This arm was never used, and not test, so please be aware that it's original Crystal Saphire cart is not tested, AS-IS. The real gem here is the arm, whcih should be redily adopted to many types of Mono 78 rpm carts, like the 1960s variable reluctance types from Shure and GE-- to be certain, please check your needs first, and email me for measurements if needed. 

All-in-all, this is a real find... it's the real McCoy, and you don't see these early 16"   arms much...and New in the box, really rare....mount it, make adjustments, tweaks or a new magnetic cart -- 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 -- This was Astatic's 1940s flagship toneare....built to a very high standard, solid as can be, using the best machining and casting work that 1940s USA could produce.

This Astatic 16" is a really cool find. Available for less than half of a rougher used Gray 106 arm... If you are looking for a cool winter project, and are in need of a real quality tone arm for 78's...built in USA, during the golden era-- this is the one -- Buy Now to avoid a bidder's war, will sell quickly.

Once you see and hear one of these in action, you too will lust after the crispy realism that a quality phono setup can render... gliding over a sprawling platter spinning with authority...that's why they are so sought after. 

Will be carefully prepared, double boxed, parts warapped and super cushioned for proper, guaranteed safe delivery. Packed weight 7lbs.

 Please email first before purchase, with special requests, instructions, or for direct service via EMS Express Mail to your country. Overseas shipping is via Ebay Global shipping program -- please refer to above estimates.

Shipping ASAP after payment received,see my 100% feedback. All happy customers.

 

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Astatic HP-16 Transcription 16" Broadcast Tonearm NOS New In Box from 1943

List price: $1,000.00
$375.00
You save: $625.00 (63%)
astatichp162
Out-of-stock
Add to wish list
                

“ the seldom seen, early 1940s Astatic 16" transcription arm, from an Audio Engineer's estate. Brand new, in original box with mounting hardware and instructions. It's a gorgeous looking survivor --  as found in climate controlled storage, with included hardware. The original maroon finish is gleaming and shinny. This was the top-of-the line, and Astatic designed and built their own version of the large, pro 16" broadcast format. The clean rectangular lines were on the leading edge of the era. The advanced articulated base carefully applies a very modern amount of carefully balanced pressure on the stylus (see specs, from exhibit C) -- a simpler approach to the style later pioneered by Gray Research's complex articulated counterbalance arm. Along with the smooth and high quality ball bearing swivel base -- which is a very similar Transcription arms are very sought after these days for spectacular, hi-fi 78rpm revival setups (which can sound really, really great!).  Looks ready to use, after mounting, setup. The cart is original, not tested, as-is but looks totally new with steel protective cover in place. ”

Before quality audio recording tape became viable in the mid to late 1950s (Pioneered by Ampex, and Magnecord and media makers like Irish Audio tape, and later Scotch) -- the professional way to record, broadcast and duplicate audio with fidelity for broadcast was with the  large 16" recording turntables -- now rarely seen behemoths of an era bygone. The early leadership in prewar cutting came from Presto, Fairchild and Rek-O-Kut in the 1930s. When Disc recording took a backseat to tape, the new market for ultra high quality playback became focused on 16" studio broadcast playback needs -- the best rim drive turntables were made duing this period, from the 1940-1960s. The top turntables manufacturers for playback were Fairchild, Western Electric, RCA, Presto, Gates in the 1950s and sleek ones later came Russco / QRK in Fresno, California.

Early on, the 16" turntable market was crowded, but only a few companies offered  top quality large broadcast arms -- for many large studios cost was no object -- for the early days the best ones were sold by Gray Research, Western Electric (Bell Labs developed much of this technology) and excellent ones by Fairchild and RCA. Few know that before the postwar era of Gray Research, there were some really nice arms made by the early Microphone companies, Astatic and Audax ... like this one, case in point...and quite well ahead of it's time, featuring lighter tracking, and a very slimline design. Don't let the profile fool you -- it's cast metal and extremely high quality! Very substantial. This 16" transcripton arm, designed in the late 1930s, and introduced sometime around 1943 -- this arm would be Astatic's seminal studio tonearm, defining the forthcoming decade, and setting a standard for all 16" arms after it.

Diy audiophiles have scoured the USA for nice 16" tonearms, and they are now very scarce. They're rugged, simple and killer sounding -- Well suited for home use, when mounted to a 16" or 12" table of your choice -- these are a dream to use -- there are many later clone designs from the 1950s and 60s...out there -- this is the real McCoy, made in the early 1940s, USA. It represents the best machining and casting quality of the era.

This is a very nice looking NOS, New in box unit... complete with original accesories, prewired with vintage cloth shielded wire, mounting hardware, papers, box snd packing (see Exhibit A and G)  This arm was never used, and not test, so please be aware that it's original Crystal Saphire cart is not tested, AS-IS. The real gem here is the arm, whcih should be redily adopted to many types of Mono 78 rpm carts, like the 1960s variable reluctance types from Shure and GE-- to be certain, please check your needs first, and email me for measurements if needed. 

All-in-all, this is a real find... it's the real McCoy, and you don't see these early 16"   arms much...and New in the box, really rare....mount it, make adjustments, tweaks or a new magnetic cart -- 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 -- This was Astatic's 1940s flagship toneare....built to a very high standard, solid as can be, using the best machining and casting work that 1940s USA could produce.

This Astatic 16" is a really cool find. Available for less than half of a rougher used Gray 106 arm... If you are looking for a cool winter project, and are in need of a real quality tone arm for 78's...built in USA, during the golden era-- this is the one -- Buy Now to avoid a bidder's war, will sell quickly.

Once you see and hear one of these in action, you too will lust after the crispy realism that a quality phono setup can render... gliding over a sprawling platter spinning with authority...that's why they are so sought after. 

Will be carefully prepared, double boxed, parts warapped and super cushioned for proper, guaranteed safe delivery. Packed weight 7lbs.

 Please email first before purchase, with special requests, instructions, or for direct service via EMS Express Mail to your country. Overseas shipping is via Ebay Global shipping program -- please refer to above estimates.

Shipping ASAP after payment received,see my 100% feedback. All happy customers.