Marantz 6100 Vintage Turntable Semi-Automatic Belt Drive

The Marantz 6100 is a vintage semi-automatic belt-drive turntable from the late 1970s, built with the solid craftsmanship Marantz was known for. Weighing around 6.6 kg, it features a robust chassis and a 0.72 kg platter driven by an AC synchronous motor, supporting both 33⅓ and 45 rpm speeds. Its S-shaped tonearm, with an effective length of about 213 mm, offers adjustable tracking force between 0.5–4.0 g and anti-skating up to 3.0 g, complemented by smooth hydraulic cueing. Performance specifications include wow and flutter of approximately 0.08% and a rumble rating of –60 dB, providing respectable playback stability for its era. The 6100 also incorporates practical conveniences such as auto-return and reject functions, along with a protective dust cover.