Harmon Kardan T65c Turntable

I own the T60 which is extremely similar to the one you just purchased.
It still works well after all these years.
No need for any modifications.
I suggest you just buy a Grado wooden cartridge and you'll be spinning for years to come!
The Grado brand was the choice of the dealer and it's a great match.

I as well at one time used the T60 for about 15 years before moving onto VPI. The T65C you have was a further refinement of the original T60. Van Alstine offered mods on the T20 and T30 if memory serves me correct. Basically he added and outboard power supply. I would say if it is working, just sit back an relax, it is a great turntable. Grados and Ortofon cartridges work best on this table, at least thats my experience. I would get a new belt for it, if it hasn't been replaced. Other than that plug, play and enjoy.

Thanks so much guys for the input!!! My main rig is a VPI HW19 MK.IV Turntable with a ZETA Tonearm. I wanted to get a way to play some of my better higher Compliant cartridges, like the Grado Signature TLZ...Shure v15VMR-LE....Audio Technica AT20SLa....Ortofon OM30...etc...It was either get another Tonearm, or a spare table that would do the job decently. I figured the table would be the easier route, than changing arms frequently. i tried a Technics SL1200 series, but wasn't happy. I found this HK T65c in mint condition, from Craigslist, it was an older womans, she was selling a whole Harmon kardon system. but I only needed the Table, she has everything, paperwork, receipt, manuals, etc...so it was a nice buy. i also just got my new belt in the mail yesterday, so im all set to go. I appreciate any other input, or tips you guys may have. thanks, Ray
BTW....my ZETA Arm is 16 gram effective mass, which is why i needed a lighter tonearm, or another table, the ZETA is best suited to Medium to Low Compliant cartridges, such as many moving Coils, Denon, and Sumiko's have done very well, and im sure that Benz would be ideal. Thanks...Ray

The T 65C also came with a disc stabilizer as well as HK interconnects that were covered in a translucent gold outer jacket. Damn nice cable for the time. I eventually replaced those with Audioquest Coral. Hope you got the disc stablizer if not you will need to use an aftermarket variety. Also the original mat on mine finally dried out and replaced mine with one similar from a Yamaha table. Allthough now there are many different aftermarket types available. Enjoy.

Hi Ferrari,
Yes, my table did come with the disc stabilizer, and the thick rubber mat. I was wondering if a replacement mat, by Michell or someone would be of any benefit to the table. I am having no problems with the original mat, but was curious. I have the cables that came with the table also, and as I said the new drive belt. It seems to be a real nice table, in both looks and design. This will be perfect for me to use these other great cartridges that are too compliant for my ZETA arm that is on my VPI. I do love the VPI HW19 MK.IV with the Power line conditioner. I have an extra one of these that VPI sent to me, and was considering using with the HK T65c turntable. I also have the Cardboard Protractor that came with the t65c....but I usually use the DB Systems Protractor, and double check with Geo-Disc and ZETA metal Protractor which also seems to be a Baerwald, as well as the HIFI News Protractor that came with the TEST LP, I have the Shure V15V Test LP and a Stereo Times Test LP. What do you use to check the Speed of your turntable? I have the Strobe Disc from VPI, and VPI recommends using a 2 prong wall outlet checker, from Home Depot or hardware store, it has a little orange light in the middle. It uses the line voltage to check the speed and Hertz. I always appreciate any pointers that I may not know about. The ZETA is a damn nice tonearm, but just not ideal for these MM cartridges I want to use. Thank You for your input thus far....Ray