#Zenith made the transition to #BSR record changers after #VM went out of business in 1977. Seems they started purchasing BSR changers before that. This has the Zenith 2G arm design and a white molded platter. Late model all-plastic clear cartridge on this is still in great condition. This is a lower mid-grade model with a one piece platter and without a cueing lever. VM definitely purchased more deluxe models with metal planners and more accessories for their better units. Typical sticky grease

#Zenith Pro'. We went from doing two of these a year or two having them in on a regular basis. This one required a complete disassembly of the speed control and drive system. Sticky grease syndrome. Rubber grommets that support the platter were also toast. Somebody replaced the needle at some point and the cartridge is working well, so all good in that department. These can sometimes be picky about going into automatic mode. Spent an hour on that. Yes, I know the trim ring is bent. Didn't really

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