Attention Audio Veterans

The turntable you are thinking of is the Phase Linear 8000. I used to own one before buying my VPI. It was a very large, but sleek looking turntable. The dustcover had a low sloping look to it. I sold mine to a friend. I think he still has it.

Slowhand: mellow

The Mitsubishi LT-5V (?) was a somewhat "futuristic" linear tracking turntable that stood up vertically. I think the same design may have been marketed under a different brand. At the same time, Mitsubishi also sold a slightly beefier version with faux mahogony base. It did not stand up, however. Could this be what you are trying to remember?

...this was definitely 1980-1981. It was my junior and senior year in high school and I worked part time and summers as an audio dealer and carried the line.....all "veteran" trivia questions welcomed!!

Yes I owned the Pioneer linear track (also sold by PL) which was a silver thin design. Very sexy but had rumble problems like many direct drive designs. Sold it in about 1982 for a Sota Star