Re: [ARSCLIST] OT? Need to ID the maker of a transcription-size turntable

[carlstephen koto <cskoto@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hey Rod, Neat could just be the motor builder (as I'm sure you  
realize) here's a site with a ton  of TT picture and although, few of  
them are transcription-sized, you may be able to find it's origin  
anyway.
http://www.vinylengine.com/phpBB2/album.php
Steve
On Feb 10, 2008, at 11:53 AM, phillip holmes wrote:

> On the other hand, I think Denki Onkyo means "electric sound", so  
> there are several companies that have "...... denki onkyo" as their  
> name.  Neat corporation might be your maker.
>
> rodbrown wrote:
> > Hello ARSC folks,
> >
> > I'm hoping to retore an old transcription-sized turntable I  
> > rescued from a junk-shop this weekend.   The nameplate is long  
> > gone, as are the tonearm and idler wheel.  It seems the biggest  
> > hurdle may be learning who the manufacturer was.
> >
> > It was capable of playing four speeds, and has pitch control.  The  
> > twelve-inch platter has a white rubber mat.  The motor seems to  
> > work fine, though it will need fresh mounts. Here's what the  
> > nameplate on the motor says, in case that offers any clues:
> >
> > NEAT       4 pole induction motor
> > M-500      Single phase Shaded pole type
> >
> > Voltage    100V      Cycle    50 or 60 c/s
> > Speed   1300/1600 rpm    Input 12/11 VA
> >
> > NEAT ONKYO DENKI CO.. LTD.     JAPAN
> >
> >
> > If anyone is curious enough to want to see jpegs, I'm sure I can  
> > find some website to post them to.  I'll very much appreciate any  
> > help IDing the manufacturer, or any advice about other on-line  
> > resources that might be more ready for this riddle.
> >
> > ARSC and ye shall receive?
> >
> > Best,
> > Rod Brown