Onkyo CP-1010A Auto-Return Turntable – Serviced

Onkyo CP-1010A Auto-Return Turntable – Serviced, New Belt & Stylus, Polished Dust Cover

Experience the understated quality of the Onkyo CP-1010A—a classic belt-drive turntable from the early 1980s that proves simplicity is often the key to reliability. This unit has been thoroughly serviced and restored, addressing all the common age-related issues (bad belts, sluggish mechanisms) to return it to factory-fresh performance. Fitted with a brand new Audio-Technica cartridge and sporting a professionally polished dust cover, it’s a turnkey vintage deck that looks as good as it sounds.

Comprehensive Service & Restoration:
We’ve invested in extensive bench work to ensure this turntable is ready for another 40 years of service:

Mechanism Overhaul: The sluggish tonearm return mechanism has been completely disassembled, cleaned of old sticky grease, and relubricated with modern synthetic greases. The auto-return now cycles smoothly and reliably.

New Drive Belt: A fresh precision-ground belt has been installed, resolving previous speed inconsistencies and restoring rock-steady pitch.

New Cartridge: Fitted with a brand new Audio-Technica AT3600L cartridge and stylus—a perfect match for this arm, offering balanced, punchy sound and widely available replacement styli.

Dust Cover Restoration: The original dust cover has been professionally polished to remove years of haze and surface scratches, presenting a clear, clean window to the spinning record.

Spade added to ground cable for easier use.

Simple, Reliable Design:
The CP-1010A features a low-mass straight tonearm designed to track warped records better than heavier S-shaped arms of the previous decade. The DC servo motor provides quiet, consistent rotation, while the floating suspension helps isolate the platter from footfalls and vibration.

Features & Specifications:

Auto-Return Convenience: The tonearm automatically lifts and returns to rest at the end of the record—perfect for relaxed listening.

Up-Front Controls: Speed, cut (reject), and cueing controls are accessible even with the dust cover closed.

Drive System: Belt Drive with DC Servo Motor

Speeds: 33⅓ and 45 RPM

Wow and Flutter: 0.05% WRMS

Platter: 310mm Aluminum Die-Cast

Cartridge: New Audio-Technica AT3600L

Dimensions: 418 x 132 x 374 mm

Weight: 4.0 kg

Made in: Japan (circa 1983)

Condition:
This turntable is in good cosmetic condition. The plinth is clean, and the silver/grey finish presents well.

Restored Dust Cover: Clear and bright, vastly improved from its original state.

Functionally Perfect: Speed is stable, cueing is gentle, and the auto-return works exactly as intended.

Summary:
Don’t gamble on an “as-is” turntable that likely needs a belt, a stylus, and a grease job. This Onkyo CP-1010A has had all that work done for you. It offers a hassle-free entry point into vintage vinyl with the reliability of a new machine and the character of a classic.

Purchase with Confidence

Includes Radique Audio “Bumper to Bumper” Warranty

Perpetual Trade-Back Policy—upgrade or swap with peace of mind

Japanese Belt-Drive engineering—serviced, restored, ready to play.