Micro Seiki BL-51 Belt drive turntable

Made in Japan between 1979 and 1985, the Micro Seiki BL-51 was one of Micro Seiki's best-selling turntables of all time.  It is a behemoth of a machine - supremely engineered and crafted to do one thing really well - spin vinyl!  This one is in superb shape and comes with a Linn Basik LV-V tonearm with an ultra-rare Micro Seiki headshell. It is fitted with an Ortofon cartridge with new stylus.
 
If you know your turntables then you know that there isn't a modern turntable that comes even remotely close to one of these - even at 4 times the price of this one.  Spoil yourself with a turntable that will become the jewel in your crown.
 
From the manual:
"Our philosophy is that there is no substitute for quality, precision and tank-like ruggedness," .... "The BL-51 turntable is the ultimate expression of that philosophy. Starting with a massive, thick, 12.2 inch platter and employing special-alloy bearings machined and polished with techniques usually reserved for turbojet engines, MICRO's engineers have devised an exclusive oil-bath damping system to support the entire rotating assembly in complete isolation from all mechanical resonances.... Not only does the system negate the need for periodical user lubrication, it is unaffected by temperature changes and aging!"
 
Specifications
Drive system: Belt drive system
Motor: FG servo DC motor
Speeds: 33.33 and 45rpm
Wow and flutter: 0.025% wrms
Signal to noise ratio: more than 75dB
Speed variable range: +-3%
Platter: 31cm aluminium diecast
Dimensions: 510 X 405 X 175mm
Weight: 11.8kg