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RE: Upgrade to a CJ Walker CJ55 turntable or wait for something better?

195.157.148.61

In Reply to: RE: Upgrade to a CJ Walker CJ55 turntable or wait for something better? posted by py272 on May 14, 2008 at 17:30:40

Hi,

The CJ Walker decks (not to be confused with the Proscenium!) were always well-liked when they were current (1980s). They were simple, well-sorted, sprung-subchassis designs with some clever choices of material in their construction. The platter is made from Tufnol, an engineering plastic, for example.

They used the Thorens belt dimensions, I believe, which makes for easy replacement. The CJ55 was the original model, and has 4 rather than 3 springs. It was followed by the CJ58 and the round-plinth CJ61. I think the model numbers derived from the birth-dates of Mr & Mrs Walker's children!

This sample sounds like excellent value if it is in good working order. See link below for information found on Vinyl Engine.

HTH,

Mark

Vinyl Engine page on CJ Walker (Open in New Window)

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