Rek O Kut Rondine Junior L34

About the Rek O Kut Rondine Junior L34

The Rek-O-Kut Rondine Junior L34 is a vintage 12-inch rim-driven turntable featuring two speeds: 33 1/3 and 45 rpm. It is equipped with a 4-pole induction motor and a slide shift speed selection mechanism with a built-in 45 rpm hub. The turntable has a heavy, dynamically balanced aluminum platter with a cork-neoprene mat, and includes a strobe disc for speed accuracy. It offers low noise performance, rated at 40 dB below average recording level, and minimal rumble and flutter. The chassis dimensions are approximately 12 by 15 inches, with a height of 1 3/8 inches above the deck and 5 inches below. The L34 model was introduced in 1956 by the Rek-O-Kut company based in New York, USA, and was It is designed for use with standard 12-inch tonearms and includes features such as automatic drive disengagement in the off positions to prevent flat spots on the idler wheel. The turntable is appreciated for its stable motor with good torque and consistent speed after a short warm-up period.