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About the 960

The BIC 960 is a belt-drive programmed turntable designed for sophisticated audio systems, produced between 1974 and 1976. It features a 6-record automatic play system with single play, repeat, and multiple play modes. The tonearm is highly advanced, capable of tracking any cartridge including CD-4, with adjustable tracking force and anti-skate controls calibrated in 0.25 gram increments. It includes a separate stylus compensation control for conical or elliptical types, a gold-plated 4-prong cartridge connector, and adjustable overhang and forward tracking angle set to 15°. Cueing is viscous damped and adjustable from 1 to 3 seconds. The turntable uses a 24-pole AC synchronous motor with a precision ground elastomer belt driving a 12" non-ferrous die-cast platter. It supports 33 and 45 rpm speeds, with rumble at 65dB and wow and flutter at 0.05%. The tonearm is tubular aluminum mounted on a die-cast platform, with an effective length of 216.2mm and effective mass of 18g. Dimensions are approximately 14-11/16 x 17-1/16 x 7 inches, weighing 12 lbs. It was made in the USA and is known for its rugged build and high-quality materials. The BIC 960 is considered a fine turntable of its era, offering features and performance comparable to more expensive models.