{"product_id":"prinz-smc-135d-stereo-music-centre-belt-drive-system-ortofon-vms10e-cartridge","title":"Prinz SMC 135D Vintage Stereo Music Centre with Ortofon VMS10E Cartridge | Faulty | Spares or Repair | Used","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: Used – Faulty. Sold for spares or repair only. Please refer to all photos before purchasing. Condition is as shown in images.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003evintage Prinz SMC 135D all-in-one stereo music centre\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring a built-in turntable, FM\/AM radio, and cassette deck. Fitted with an \u003cstrong\u003eOrtofon VMS10E cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinz SMC 135D stereo music centre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrtofon VMS10E phono cartridge (fitted)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnly what is pictured — no speakers, cables, or remote included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnown faults:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Struggles to spin — moves very slightly and slowly then stops after a few seconds. Note: this is \u003cstrong\u003enot a belt drive turntable\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the fix may be more involved than a simple belt replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCassette deck:\u003c\/strong\u003e Does not rewind; produces significant crackling\/feedback noise even with no cassette inserted — crackling begins immediately when the tape function is selected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produces crackling feedback noise when the volume dial is turned (likely dirty potentiometer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCosmetic condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratches present on the plastic dust cover lid — typical for units of this age and does not affect use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral signs of age and use throughout — please examine all photographs carefully as they form part of the item description\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Ortofon VMS10E:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIdeal for vintage audio restorers, electronics technicians, or those seeking the Ortofon VMS10E cartridge. Sold strictly for spares or repair.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Recovered Riches","offers":[{"title":"Prinz \/ Silver","offer_id":53500512338259,"sku":"Shelf 153","price":89.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1054\/5692\/7059\/files\/23d21eed-1c61-4548-b8be-f3d6e94592a1.jpg?v=1776347941","url":"https:\/\/recoveredriches.co.uk\/products\/prinz-smc-135d-stereo-music-centre-belt-drive-system-ortofon-vms10e-cartridge","provider":"Recovered Riches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}