Rondine Deluxe B-12H

About the Rondine Deluxe B-12H

The Rek-O-Kut Rondine Deluxe B-12H is the top model in the Rondine line of turntables, introduced in 1956 by the Rek-O-Kut company of New York. It is a 3-speed (33 1/3, 45, and 78 rpm) idler-drive turntable featuring a 12-inch precision platter. The Rondine Deluxe is renowned for its exceptionally smooth and quiet operation, with rumble, wow, and flutter virtually non-existent, making it one of the finest vintage turntables available. It includes a hysteresis synchronous motor and a single idler wheel drive system. The turntable is built with rugged, reliable construction and precision performance, designed to meet the demands of high-quality home audio systems. The unit weighs approximately 7.7 kg (16.96 lbs) and measures 15.8 x 14 x 0 inches (401 x 356 x 0 mm). It originally The B-12H model often came fitted with tonearms such as the ROK S220 Gyropoise and is collectible among vintage audio enthusiasts. It has a built-in strobe disc for speed accuracy and a retractable 45-rpm hub. The motor is a hysteresis type, providing stable speed control and low noise. The turntable includes tools for fine-tuning speed and idler tension adjustments.