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Out of everything that's out there that will play 16" records, the institutional record players are probably the cheapest units that will do the job. They were made by Newcomb, Audiotronics, and Califone in both tube and SS models (the tube models seem to be more common).
There are companies that sell currently produced 16" turntables; but, they are expensive. There is also the option of finding an old Gates, QRK, or Rek-O-Kut 16" broadcast turntable; but, those are getting rare and very expensive. Back during the late '70's to the late '90's, you could have gotten all of the radio station turntables you wanted for free because many stations were dumping them when newer technology came along. Now, they are sought after and getting expensive. I'm sure there are still some stashed away at some older radio stations; but, I think most station owners/engineers have figured out that these things are valuable and probably won't be so quick to let go of them. I'd like to have a pair of 16" radio station turntables; but, the only way that will ever happen is if I manage to find a pair locally (doubt that will happen) because I can't justify spending thousands of dollars for a pair on ebay.
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