MCS Modular Component System 2 Speed Belt Drive Turntable/ Record Player
Model #683-6200, Made in the USA! Early 1980's by BIC Electronics Corp of America
MCS Stereo Equipmemt is the quality house brand for JC Penny's Dept Stores.
Accessories included: A copy of the operating instructions, Stackable record changer spindle, Single Play spindle for manual play and 45 spindle adapter. Attached audio cables. Attached power cord.
Features; Fully automatic push button operation Turntable. Belt drived platter. Programable operation. Can be used as a stackable record changer, manual turntable with cueing lever... Or semi-automatic record player. It has a low mass S tonearmwith a Shure Magnetic cartridge installed. Tracking force adjustable tone arm. Anti skate control. Plays at 33.3 and 45 RPMs records.
This MCS turntable has been serviced including: Platter bearings cleaned and re-greased. A New Platter belt was installed. Dampening resevoir for tone arm was refilled. A new stylus (needle) was installed. Motor and gears were lubricated..
Testing this turntable is an amazing piece of equipment. You are able to use this MCS in 3 different styles of operation, Fully automatic, Semi automatic or Manual operation. The Shure cartridge produces quality sound and offeres multiple stylus choices for this cartridge.
Physical condition is very good with minimal signs of use. The dust cover and hinges are working as they should. Dust cover is in very good condition with only a few lite scratches visible.There is a small crack at the left hinge as a result of improper handling. The crack will not cause a problem in the future.