Project genie turntable, is it worth reviving


I recently came across a Project Genie 1.3 turntable that is in mint condition other than, no DC adapter, connections, or anti-skate balance weight. Would anybody know where could I find those parts, any opinions if it is worth getting a new cartridge, phono preamp, isolation platform, etc? Love the way it looks just not sure if it's worth the effort.

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If you can’t find what you need on eBay , Analog Seduction in the UK is a ProJect dealer and stocks parts.

Great people to deal with. Shipping isn’t bad for small parts.

Thanks for the advice mijostyn, I need to get it running first, check the RPMs &  motor noise, etc before dumping money into a lost cause. I am curious about resonant frequency and how to check?

I have owned many TTs, this one just looks so cool it might be a fun project to start rebuilding the vinyl system.  I'm streaming through Roon, don't want to spend the $$$ necessary for a truly good turntable right now.

 

It all depends on what you are looking to accomplish. It is a solid entry level table. I would contact Pro Ject for the weight and adapter. I would certainly not spend more than $400 total on it (cost of purchase + parts) Putting it on an isolation platform is a great idea as long as the platform has a resonance frequency around 2-3 Hz with the weight of your table.