Barthe Rotofluid
(c. 1975?)

Much before the Platine Verdier, France already had high-end turntables!
Sort of - trying to cope with Japan's industrial clout and marketing wizards was difficult and if some successful brands such as 3A or Siare managed to stay afloat until the early 1980s, old-timers like Barthe, Cotte, Esart, Charlin or Bourdereau vanished under the japanese wave and its assorted bells, whistles and splendid looks.

Any Rotofluid owner care to comment?