ERA 444 Turntable

A sadly pretty scruffy example of the ERA 444 turntable and ‘Meccano’ tonearm.

For parts use only…

What’s it worth? We’ll let you decide…

ERA Said….
The ERA 444 has truly earned its share of praise. It embodies the principal technical advances which have given ERA its international reputation.
These features include the world’s slowest-running synchronous turntable motor giving absolutely constant speed; ERA-patented Flexiprene belt drive; Silent Bloc mounting, another ERA original; pick-up arm incorporating the new ERA Frictionless Pivot — a unique development; anti-skating bias compensation. smoke-tinted Plexiglass cover.
The turntable assembly is mounted in an attractive base, with wooden sides. The overall effect is elegant and restrained.
It’s excellent performance-to-price ratio ensures that the ERA 444 is not only unrivalled in its class; it also compares very favourably with units of far higher price.
Specifications:
Motor: 48-pole, synchronous
Speeds: 33 and 45 rpm
Drive method: Flexiprene belt, precision-machined to 2 mills; single step-down gear
Rumble: 73 dB (DIN B)
Platter: metal throughout; balanced; diameter 300 mm; 1.2 kg
Dimensions: 410 (W) x 310 (D) x 130 (H) mm
Weight: 8.0 kg