NIB New In Box CARRERA LT-120 Linear Tracking Automatic Turntable 1980’s Vintage

RARE, Vintage, NEW In Original BOX from the 1980’s…

CARRERA LT-120

Linear Tracking Fully Automatic Programmable Turntable

This is a rare find, brand new in the original box from the 80’s. Opened just to inspect and photograph.

Key Features:

• Linear Tracking Mechanism: The tonearm moves in a straight line over the record, mimicking the groove path to minimize distortion (especially on inner tracks) and reduce record wear. This was cutting-edge at the time—rarer than tangential arms in consumer decks.
• Full Automation: Handles cueing, speed selection, and return automatically. Record detection via optical sensors adjusts for 7" singles (45 RPM) or 12" LPs (33 1/3 RPM) without intervention.
• 32-Track Programming: Load up to 6 records, program skips, repeats, or sequences. It "remembers" your playlist even after power-off—revolutionary for vinyl, predating random-access players.
• Manual Override: Switch to semi-auto or full manual for purist control.
• Anti-Skate and Isolation: Built-in dynamic anti-skate, damped platter, and rubber feet for low rumble (rated <0.05% WRMS).
• Dust Cover: Hinged acrylic lid

Technical Specs:

• Drive System: Belt-drive servo-controlled DC motor for stable speed.
• Platter: 12" aluminum die-cast, ~1.5 kg mass.
• Tonearm: Static balanced, straight-line tracking, effective length ~9".
• Cartridge: Integrated MM type (RGA-5781/R-30V-1), output 4mV, frequency response 10Hz-30kHz, channel separation >25dB, tracking force 1.5-2.5g (optimal 2g).
• Stylus: Spherical diamond tip (N-120 equivalent), replaceable.
• Wow & Flutter: <0.08% (WRMS).
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >65dB.
• Power Consumption: 15W.
• Connections: Standard RCA outputs (phono level), ground wire.

Includes 2 catalogs along with sealed instructions & 45 adapter.

CONDITION:

New in box. Box has only been opened to inspect and photograph. Box has light wear from storage, contents are fresh and brand new, still wrapped as sent out from the factory. See photos for details.

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