Systemdek IIX
Vintage & classic turntables Discontinued
£220 typical UK used price
A mid-1980s Scottish suspended belt-drive from Dunlop Westayr, praised for delivering much of the suspended-deck magic at a budget price; commonly fitted with Rega or Linn Basik arms. The Systemdek story later evolved into Audio Note UK's TT range.
The budget suspended deck of the 80s British press, and ancestor of today's Audio Note turntables.
Who it suits
Best suited to: buyers comfortable assessing used condition and budgeting for servicing (drive mechanism, bearing, stylus). Less ideal for: a no-hassle purchase with a manufacturer warranty — buy a current model instead.
Good to know
- No built-in phono stage — use an amplifier with a phono input or add a separate phono preamplifier.
- This is a used-market purchase. Ask about condition, originality and service history — for this drive type, check the drive belt (often perished or stretched with age) and bearing, plus the stylus regardless.
Specifications
| Drive | belt drive |
|---|---|
| Speeds | 33/45 rpm |
| Operation | manual |
| Built-in phono stage | No |
| USB output | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Tonearm | none (usually sold for Rega or Linn Basik arms) |
| Years | — |
Where to buy the Systemdek IIX
2 UK merchants handle used or discontinued decks like this — each outbound link searches the deck on that merchant’s site.
| Merchant | Type | Delivery | Product search |
|---|---|---|---|
| eBay UK | used marketplace | Varies by seller | Search at eBay UK ↗ |
| Vinyl Revival | music retail | UK delivery | Search at Vinyl Revival ↗ |