Lot #42: Vintage ELAC Miracord 50H Automatic Turntable – Made in Germany – Classic Audiophile Idler

TESTED - POWERS ON. Untested otherwise. Beautifully crafted, vintage ELAC Miracord 50H automatic turntable. Renowned for its robust German engineering, this legendary idler-drive record changer is a favorite among vintage audio enthusiasts for its exceptional build quality and deep, musical sound signature. Condition & Features • Brand/Model: ELAC Miracord 50H (Electroacustic GmbH, Kiel, Germany) • Drive System: Heavy-duty, high-torque idler wheel drive with a massive, dynamically balanced 2.3 kg (5 lb) non-magnetic platter. • Speeds: 4-speed capability supporting 16, 33, 45, and 78 RPM records. • Tonearm: Low-mass, square-aluminum studio-grade tonearm with an integrated cueing lever and tracking force adjustment. • Cabinetry: Housed in a gorgeous, classic mid-century real wood veneer plinth/base. • Dust Cover: Includes the original smoked acrylic dust cover. • Controls: Tactile, classic square push-button mechanical selectors (Start, Stop, and Record Size). Why the ELAC Miracord 50H is Special Unlike many consumer-grade plastic turntables of later decades, the 50H is built like a tank. At its heart is the famous, whisper-quiet Papst hysteresis synchronous motor, which provides rock-solid speed stability unaffected by line voltage fluctuations. It offers the punchy, authoritative bass performance that premium idler drives are famous for, easily rivaling contemporary Dual and Garrard models of the era. Pickup category timeslot {A}