Philips GF908

Philips GF908

The GF908 was a record player with built-in amplifier marketed in 1972 by the Philips Corporation. It had the GP400 Super M magneto-dynamic cartridge with 15 µM diamond stylus, requiring 1.5 g to 3 g mass for the tracking force. In order to maintain super constant speed, it had an extra large turntable of diameter 11 3/4-inches. The amplifier power output was 12-watts (continuous) into 8 Ω speaker loads. At the back it has 5-pin DIN socket for tape input, and a pair of 2-pin DIN sockets for loudspeakers. They also provide additional loudspeaker sockets for AMBIO STEREO 4 surround sound. Here are some of its features and specifications.

  • Transcription quality
  • Low-resonance pick-up
  • Hydraulically damped arm for raising and lowering
  • Scratch filter
  • Bias compensated tracking
  • Rosewood veneer finish
  • Loudspeakers with 7-inch woofer and two 1-inch tweeters
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