Systemdek II Turntable / Linn Basik LVX Tonearm

Here we have a vintage turntable from former Scottish company Dunlop. The Systemdek II was a well-regarded unit that we believe was launched in 1983 and our example is in good condition for its age – please refer to photographs. It is fitted with the Linn Basik LVX tonearm, Goldring Elan cartridge and will be professionally packaged along with our normal three month warranty. Please note this warranty does not cover the fitted cartridge.
Systemdek Said….
The Dunlop Systemdek is a two speed belt drive transcription turntable incorporating numerous new acoustic engineering design features to provide a signal source of uncompromising high performance.
Borrowing many of the design features from the Systemdek III, this completely new concept of a budget turntable provides an unsurpassed opportunity for audiophiles to experience the immense benefits that a properly engineered signal source will provide.
Specifications:
Motor: 24 Pole precision synchronous high torque motor mounted on an antivibration assembly
Power Source: 220 – 250 V 50 Hz or 110 – 125 V 60 Hz
Power Consumption: 3.3 VA approx.
Mains Switch: Double Pole with noise suppressor and neon indicator.
Speeds: 33 and 45 rpm (manual change)
Drive System: Precision ground flat rubber belt
Start-up: 2 seconds to audible stabilisation
Platter: Glass 1.73 kg – 10 mm thick
Record Matt: High density lambswool
Speed Drift: Nil.
Variation Under Load: 0.15% Ref. 1 hr
Wow and Flutter: 0.09% Din PK weighted
Rumble: 78/77 Din ‘B’ weighted
Hum Level: 72 dB Din ‘B’ weighted
Dimensions: 425 (W) x 302 (D) x 112 (H) mm
Weight: 4.79 kg
Linn Said….
The Linn Basik Plus and Basik LV-X were designed according to many of the same criteria as the Linn Ittok LV-II. The Basik arms are intended to provide substantially better performance than has heretofore been available in a moderately priced tonearm, and will outperform arms which are vastly more expensive. They are the obvious choice for use on the Linn Sondek turntable, where monetary or other considerations preclude the use of the Ittok. They mount on the same armboard template as the Ittok, making a later upgrade extremely easy. They are also compatible with most transcription turntables, but it is well to remember that the turntable is by far the most important component. In our experience a Linn Basik tonearm with its original cartridge mounted on a Linn Sondek turntable will outperform a Linn Ittok tonearm with an Asak cartridge, mounted on any other turntable.
The Basik arms incorporate full gimbal ball bearings, and a large diameter straight arm tube. The Basik Plus utilizes a non-detachable headshell. The Basik LV-X incorporates a special detachable headshell which uses a C-clamping arrangement. This approach allows the headshell junction to be almost as rigid as a non-detachable type, at the cost of a slight increase of the effective mass of the arm.
The Basik Arms are suitable for use with a wide range of magnetic cartridges. The Basik Plus, with its more rigid non-detachable headshell, is suitable for use with a variety of moving coil cartridges.
Specifications:
Linn Basik LV-X Tonearm
Effective Mass: 12 g
Tracking Force: 0 to 3 g
Cartridge Weight: 2 to 10 g
Effective Length: 230 mm
Overhang: 18 mm
Mounting Distance: 211 mm

Hi-Fi Choice magazine gave the Systemdek II a recommended rating and concluded….”This unusual product gave a splendid performance, belying its low price”.