Prinz SMC 135D Vintage Stereo Music Centre with Ortofon VMS10E Cartridge | Faulty | Spares or Repair | Used

Condition: Used – Faulty. Sold for spares or repair only. Please refer to all photos before purchasing. Condition is as shown in images.

A vintage Prinz SMC 135D all-in-one stereo music centre featuring a built-in turntable, FM/AM radio, and cassette deck. Fitted with an Ortofon VMS10E cartridge — a sought-after and well-regarded phono cartridge worth £40–£80 on its own. Sold as a spares or repair unit due to multiple known faults as described below.

What's included:

• Prinz SMC 135D stereo music centre
• Ortofon VMS10E phono cartridge (fitted)
• Only what is pictured — no speakers, cables, or remote included

Known faults:

• Turntable: Struggles to spin — moves very slightly and slowly then stops after a few seconds. Note: this is not a belt drive turntable, so the fix may be more involved than a simple belt replacement
• Cassette deck: Does not rewind; produces significant crackling/feedback noise even with no cassette inserted — crackling begins immediately when the tape function is selected
• Volume control: Produces crackling feedback noise when the volume dial is turned (likely dirty potentiometer)

Cosmetic condition:

• Scratches present on the plastic dust cover lid — typical for units of this age and does not affect use
• General signs of age and use throughout — please examine all photographs carefully as they form part of the item description

About the Ortofon VMS10E:

The Ortofon VMS10E is a classic moving magnet phono cartridge from the Danish audio specialist Ortofon, known for producing some of the finest cartridges in the world. Even as a standalone component, this cartridge represents significant value and may be of interest to buyers looking to upgrade their own turntable setup.

Ideal for vintage audio restorers, electronics technicians, or those seeking the Ortofon VMS10E cartridge. Sold strictly for spares or repair.