I know how to do this but the fact this individual explained how to do it is priceless! So much wonderful vintage stereo gear has gone to the dump and maybe, many times the record player just needed a needle change out. I hate to even think about it. All this tossed away great vintage fantastic gear. Fortunately people are realizing this equipment is worth saving after all. eBay is your go to for replacement needles. Do not give up folks. Keep this gear alive. You will get so much enjoyment from it. Who needs TV if you have a great sounding turntable and or console!
I am surprised people still use these ceramic carts when even the cheapest lowliest Audio Technica moving magnet model simply blows them out of the water.
Actually in some instances it is about, in my case a mid super nice 1970's Panasonic/8 -track player/recorder serviced by me. The phono input just happens to accept crystal and ceramic cartridges. ( I have rebuilt 78 record changers to and have sent the original crystal cartridges off for rebuilding. They sound amazing and I can plug them directly in to my Panasonic 8- track player and record them also straight to tape!. I hate the computer recording mess.) This is really cool because I just bought a near mint Panasonic RD-7673 turntable and it sounds great and recording to blank 8 track tapes also. I have many high end turntables ( this one is not ) but I am in 8 track tape mode right now so this is very much fun! Surprisingly the turntable sounds great after tweaking out! If I could send you a photo you would be amazed what I have done with this turntable. I love it for a lower end table. I have the RD-7673 tracking at 3 grams. Perfect weight for the given tone arm. I have recorded several 8 track tapes with this set up and just love the sound. Rich and detailed for this vintage gear. Yes I am using time machined gear! Laugh! The line out of my Panasonic/receiver 8 track player is sweet because I run it too a decent stereo tube amp and use an inline vintage MXR EQ to tweak frequencies on play back. Yes, it really is 8 track tape heaven.
Hi Trevor...Im not sure what turnntable you are working with... but most fidelity 1970's mono turntables used a stylus weight pressure of between 3.9-6.0 grammes (i personally use 4.2-4.5Grammes)
Sorry for the late reply Matthew... its a rubber holder that cradles the stylus tip and also fits around the crystal cartridge assembly. Basically the vibrations from the record are transferred to the crystal cartridge slice and converted into electrical signals (by varying the crystal's impedance) which are then sent to the amplifier to produce sound via the Mono Speaker. Hope this helps.
THANK YOU SO MUCH
It took me forever to find a video that properly explained how to replace my stylus without breaking anything 😭
What about the other adjustments for the arm?
This was what the internet was intended for. Helping people. Just saying.
Where can I get a needle for this
THANK YOU! We have 1976 Admiral Console (made in Great Britain!) and this video was perfect!
Glad it helped!
Thank you I have trying to figure out how to change my needle on my 1970 stereo
I hope you are enjoying your 1970 stereo as much as I am right now. I am recording to 8 - track tapes and having so much fun!
I know how to do this but the fact this individual explained how to do it is priceless! So much wonderful vintage stereo gear has gone to the dump and maybe, many times the record player just needed a needle change out. I hate to even think about it. All this tossed away great vintage fantastic gear. Fortunately people are realizing this equipment is worth saving after all. eBay is your go to for replacement needles. Do not give up folks. Keep this gear alive. You will get so much enjoyment from it. Who needs TV if you have a great sounding turntable and or console!
That was so helpful you have no idea!!!!!!! Thank you so much
I am surprised people still use these ceramic carts when even the cheapest lowliest Audio Technica moving magnet model simply blows them out of the water.
Actually in some instances it is about, in my case a mid super nice 1970's Panasonic/8 -track player/recorder serviced by me. The phono input just happens to accept crystal and ceramic cartridges. ( I have rebuilt 78 record changers to and have sent the original crystal cartridges off for rebuilding. They sound amazing and I can plug them directly in to my Panasonic 8- track player and record them also straight to tape!. I hate the computer recording mess.) This is really cool because I just bought a near mint Panasonic RD-7673 turntable and it sounds great and recording to blank 8 track tapes also. I have many high end turntables ( this one is not ) but I am in 8 track tape mode right now so this is very much fun! Surprisingly the turntable sounds great after tweaking out! If I could send you a photo you would be amazed what I have done with this turntable. I love it for a lower end table. I have the RD-7673 tracking at 3 grams. Perfect weight for the given tone arm. I have recorded several 8 track tapes with this set up and just love the sound. Rich and detailed for this vintage gear. Yes I am using time machined gear! Laugh! The line out of my Panasonic/receiver 8 track player is sweet because I run it too a decent stereo tube amp and use an inline vintage MXR EQ to tweak frequencies on play back. Yes, it really is 8 track tape heaven.
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@@VintageGearMan I appreciate the thorough reply! All the best
A very helpful video, which needle should I buy for a ward airline with a plastic arm? that sounds good and how do I look for it?
I can see at least 2 silver screws, one small copper directly under the arm and then the adjustable knob. My model is 254A Cheers mate
Thanks for the video. It meant I could change the stylus on my Daughters Marconiphone and my HF45.
Such a helpful video! I have a Kreisler Jumbo 20 and all the other videos were way too modern. Thanks so much :))
Can you change this out without removing the tone arm?
How did you get the arm off without damaging it?
THANK YOU! I was stressing!
hello Neil .. I replaced my standard lp/78 stylus recently. But now the stlus feels wonky and plays in mono. Any thoughts on what the issue might be?
and its a steepletone lol... could be the reason.
when I tap the bottom of the cartridge the left monitor gives out a strong signal but there is no sound from the right monitor.
I'm not sure I have the weight of the arm properly because I can hear a bit of distortion in one of the speakers, like a grinding sound?
Hi Trevor...Im not sure what turnntable you are working with... but most fidelity 1970's mono turntables used a stylus weight pressure of between 3.9-6.0 grammes (i personally use 4.2-4.5Grammes)
@@rc4car Running 3 grams on a 1970 Panasonic RD-7673 /BSR turntable. It seems to love it just fine. 8 track tape recordings turning out great!
Thank you!
Thank you for this very helpful
You're very welcome!
What is the small red piece in head?
Sorry for the late reply Matthew... its a rubber holder that cradles the stylus tip and also fits around the crystal cartridge assembly. Basically the vibrations from the record are transferred to the crystal cartridge slice and converted into electrical signals (by varying the crystal's impedance) which are then sent to the amplifier to produce sound via the Mono Speaker. Hope this helps.
Yes thanks it fell out of mine but I got it back in many thanks