Magnificent!

[jasonl]

YAY for the older Collaro

YAY! So I have a "GOOD ONE". I had a later 70s Maggie that was like you described. I was able to make it work but never heard it play because of no stylus. I'm so happy I have the more "built like a tank" collaros.

Magnavox had everything right. The stereo just fills the room with music, no cranking up necessary. It's not tube but it's very warm sounding. It's as good as it gets as far as a tabletop stereo goes.

I have experienced a full-blown Magnavox console before and I'm hoping one day to find one to use for a home-theater system. An Astro-sonic with a 32" LCD Television set on top. Now that's a clash!

 

[panthera]

found it

Hi Jason,
Looks like you're getting better help than I can give, so will leave it be - I'm working here from memories from the 1970's.
The site I mentioned yesterday is British - they discuss everything having to do with antique radio and hi-fi.
Here's the link:
http://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/showthread.php?p=55587 You'll have to navigate back from that a bit - and log in. But lots of interesting links and advice on these wonderful turntable.
Ok, one last piece of advice: The set screw is perfectly capable of exerting enough force to crack the idler pulley. Silly thing is not made of the best metal. So don't apply too much force. If it is set to high (45) then there is even a chance some fool put it on upside down.
Sigh.
I wish you all the pleasure in the world with this unit.
Oh, the motor mounts. If you can't find any, try one of those ubiquitous parts suppliers for model airplanes, trains and robots. Lots of that type of equipment needs similar isolation.

 

[jasonl]

WOW!

It's like a UK version of Audiokarma. Lots of Collaro information there.

Thanks alot!