Bic Turntables. BIC Multiple play manual turntable, model 940, 1960’s Hangar 19 Prop BIC was one of the earliest pioneers in the audio industry, distributing top-of the-line brands including Garrard turntables, Luxman amplifiers and Wharfedale loudspeakers. BIC introduced the 940,960 and 980 during the mid 1970's.They were a much simpler designed mechanism than competitors like Garrard,BSR or Dual.The only problem they had was grease drying out.If that grease is replaced with a type of grease that doesn't dry out,you have really reliable turntable.Build quality is better than BSR or Garrard and.
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While not “Top of the line†, I would highly recommend a BIC 980 or 960 for people who prefer an simpler design and above average performance There is no VTA/SRA adjustment and the balance/VTF adjustment is static, not dynamic.
BIC, originally an abbreviation for British Industries Corporation, was established in 1950 as an American corporation that imported hi-end British audio products The 940 tonearm is quite different from the 960 and 980 BIC turntables never had plastic platters, always aluminum
BIC Turntables (Sept. 1974). Experience the classic sound with Vintage BIC Record Players including the BIC 980 Turntable and BIC 960 Stereo While not “Top of the line†, I would highly recommend a BIC 980 or 960 for people who prefer an simpler design and above average performance
1975 BIC Automatic Turntable USA Made Original box & manual Photo. To add a review or rate a turntable, browse for the model and use the review form. The early BIC turntables offered top quality uncolored playback with quiet strong performance