One of the most noteworthy turntables in hi-fi history, now one of a kind. The Metzner Starlight is a true transcription table, with a Gray 202 tonearm, direct drive, and variable speed control from 16 to 83 RPM. The Starlight was designed by Robert Metzner, who also founded Roberts Electronics, and is best known for bringing Akai to the United States. The Starlight was the only product that carried the Metzner banner, and was only produced for a short time. This example has been mechanically restored, and cosmetically upgraded with a beautiful walnut plinth.
PRODUCTION
1956-58
CONDITION
9/10
SERIAL NO.
1276
ORIG. MSRP
$79.50
RESTORATION
Full service check
Cleaned controls, switches, and chassis
Lubed, cleaned, and adjusted motor
Custom walnut veneered plinth
Plinth spray finished with precatalyzed lacquer
Leveling isolation feet added
SPECS
Type variable speed, direct drive, manual transcription turntable
Motor Fully shielded 4-pole motor
Drive Direct center-drive
Platter Precision-machined aluminum
Platter Mat Non-slip cork pad
Speed Micrometric speed adjustment from 16-83rpm
Tonearm 12" Gray 212 transcription tonearm
Wow and Flutter less that 0.2% RMS
Noise and rumble better than 40db below average recording level
One of the most noteworthy turntables in hi-fi history, now one of a kind. The Metzner Starlight is a true transcription table, with a Gray 202 tonearm, direct drive, and variable speed control from 16 to 83 RPM. The Starlight was designed by Robert Metzner, who also founded Roberts Electronics, and is best known for bringing Akai to the United States. The Starlight was the only product that carried the Metzner banner, and was only produced for a short time. This example has been mechanically restored, and cosmetically upgraded with a beautiful walnut plinth.
PRODUCTION
1956-58
CONDITION
9/10
SERIAL NO.
1276
ORIG. MSRP
$79.50
RESTORATION
Full service check
Cleaned controls, switches, and chassis
Lubed, cleaned, and adjusted motor
Custom walnut veneered plinth
Plinth spray finished with precatalyzed lacquer
Leveling isolation feet added
SPECS
Type variable speed, direct drive, manual transcription turntable
Motor Fully shielded 4-pole motor
Drive Direct center-drive
Platter Precision-machined aluminum
Platter Mat Non-slip cork pad
Speed Micrometric speed adjustment from 16-83rpm
Tonearm 12" Gray 212 transcription tonearm
Wow and Flutter less that 0.2% RMS
Noise and rumble better than 40db below average recording level