1950 RCA J-3 45 RPM RECORD CHANGER - RARE - RESTORED

Pricing & History

Sold for
Start Free Trial or Sign In to see what it's worth.
Sold Date
Source eBay

Up for your consideration is this freshly restored RCA J-3 45 rpm record changer. The J-3 was only offered in 1950 and is the rarest of RCA's attachment units. Originally designed to play records through a radio equipped with a phono input, this unit does not have an internal amplifier or speaker. It has been updated and is ready to provide excellent high fidelity playback through the magnetic phono input of your amplifier. The tonearm, turntable, and spindle have the original factory gold finish with only a few minor flaws. The original vinyl platter mat was missing, so I have installed a custom red felt mat that looks great and really protects your records during record change cycles. The original red plastic spindle cap was also missing, so I have installed a custom replacement that actually looks better than the original ones. The bakelite case is in excellent condition... no cracks, no chips, and only minor surface scuffs. It has been cleaned, polished, and buffed to a high gloss. This J-3 is a sharp looker. The motor and entire mechanism have been disassembled, cleaned, lubricated, and adjusted for like-new performance. The rebuild includes a new idler for smooth, accurate speed... no flutter or wobbles in the sound at all. Record changes are fast and dependable. The obsolete crystal cartridge has been replaced with a brand read more

Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members’ research needs.

Flag item for content or copyright

If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please contact us here to flag it for review.

If you are the originator/copyright holder of this photo/item and would prefer it be excluded from our community, contact us here for removal.