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Sell this for a friend of mine other, who is seriously downsizing and moving. The machine is currently in Morganton, North Carolina and that is where it would be picked up. It plays, and seems to keep speed. The cabinet is in sound condition, but will need some work. Everything is there. I have not seen a Sonora table top model before, so I don’t know how desirable this model is, but it looks neat.

I have attached pictures, but I have plenty more if you are seriously interested.

Please let me know what questions you have and I can get you in touch with the owner.
Asking $150

Offers?

I don't think this is a Sonora table top model, the grill, tonearm/reproducer/brake and shape of the horn are nothing similar to a Sonora. I think someone just slapped a Sonora tag on a supplier off-brand.

Benjamin_L wrote:I don't think this is a Sonora table top model, the grill, tonearm/reproducer/brake and shape of the horn are nothing similar to a Sonora. I think someone just slapped a Sonora tag on a supplier off-brand.

You may be correct. I have struggled with finding anything on a Sonora table top, but again, I do not know the Sonora brand very well. I thought it was a Silvertone when I first saw it. Unfortunately, I have not seen the machines in person, so I am going off the information I have been provided.

Thanks for your input. This is helpful!

Mark