TEAC Semi-Automatic Belt Drive Turntable P-490
$195.00
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Enjoy classic Japanese engineering with the TEAC P-490, a semi-automatic belt drive turntable designed for reliable, high-fidelity vinyl playback. Manufactured in Japan, this vintage turntable blends user-friendly convenience with quality construction, making it a standout choice for both new and seasoned vinyl enthusiasts.
The P-490 features a lightweight, straight tonearm for precise tracking and gentle record handling. Its semi-automatic operation returns the tonearm at the end of playback, protecting your vinyl and stylus. The belt drive system ensures smooth, quiet operation and excellent speed consistency, while the understated black finish suits any audio setup.
Equipped with a TEAC P-Mount PC-708 Cartridge and matching stylus. Ground cable has been upgraded with a spade connector for convenient and secure connection.
Key features include:
Semi-automatic operation with auto-return
Belt drive system for quiet, stable playback
Straight, lightweight tonearm for accurate tracking
Wow and flutter: 0.07%
Signal-to-noise ratio: 65 dB (DIN-B)
Manufactured in Japan
Specifications:
Dimensions: 16.4 x 3.9 x 13.3 inches (416 x 100 x 337 mm)
Weight: 7.5 lbs (3.4 kg)
This Japanese-made TEAC P-490 is a reliable, great-sounding turntable that brings out the best in your vinyl collection. With its semi-automatic convenience and classic design, it’s a perfect addition to any setup. Asking $195 for this freshly serviced turntable; buy with confidence and benefit from Radique’s “Bumper to Bumper” warranty and Perpetual trade back policy.
🚚 Shipping Note for This Item
Turntables do not travel well by courier — the platter, tonearm and suspension are precision-aligned, and a parcel network is no place for them. So we bring it to you instead.
Personal delivery — We deliver in-person anywhere along the Windsor–Québec City corridor, carefully and on your schedule.
Full details are on our Curbside Delivery page. 👈
Ready to make it yours? To hold the item and avoid missing out, go ahead and purchase using Local Pickup at checkout — then contact us to arrange delivery for an additional fee. We’ll take it from there!
| Drive Type | Belt Drive |
|---|---|
| Operation | Semi-Automatic (Auto-Return) |
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