unidentified piece

[acelondon]

Hi guys
Here's a new question... I hope this isn't too far from the usual topic of this web site, but I have to try.
I have this piece of a vintage vinyl disc player... I know it relate's to the something like the amplification of the sound but I don't know more than that.
And this is the one piece I need to replace for the player to work correctly.
Can any of you tell me what it is and how or where I might find an other one?
I think the brand of the player is Sylvania... but I'm not sure...

Thank's in advance.

 

[toggleswitch2]

uhm. Looks like the stylus-holder cartridge that goes at the tip of the tone-arm of a record-pling phonograph.
(needle-holder; the tone-arm goes on the record).

White plastic arm turns it (needle/stylus) over to play 78s / 33 1/3s and 45s. [That's RPM, folks!

JEEZ I FEEL OLD! LOL

ETYMOLOGY OF WORDS:

PHONO / PHONIE = voice/sound
GRAPH = to write or record.

"Phonograph" was the name given to machines/devices that played back (recorded) sound.

 

[toggleswitch2]

I hate to be a "See You Next Tuesday", but may I ask your age?

Heard at a wedding reception: Nine year old asked her mother (40-ish) "Mommy what's a record" I think the whole table aged instantly.

 

[toggleswitch2]

Astatic = "Without static." Cute!

I often wonder if tody's kids upon heaing the sound effect of a record sctratching and the needle falling off track have any idea whath that means, and or the idea it is supposed to convey.

"DERAILED" *LOL*

 

[frontaloadotmy]

Try Radio Shack

or google turntable repair, it should be fairly eay to get
what you need

 

[veg-o-matic]

You could give Everything Radio a try. Unfortunately, most places that carry phonograph cartridges nowadays specialize in the high end models for audiophiles or professionals. Ebay would be a likely place, too.

While the 610 wasn't the most common Astatic cartridge, it was popular and in use for a long time by a lot of companies. A little digging and you should be able to find one.

veg

Home - FYLP, Antique radio and phonograph restoration, based out of Binghamton, NY

Vintage radio and audio equipment restoration service

www.everythingradio.com

 

[dynaflow]

hers another

try this too

http://www.needledoctor.com/

 

[j2400]

I'm not wild about RadioShack. Getting an accurate answer there can be next to impossible.

The black thing is a phono cartridge. The white thing holds the stylus (or "needle.")

Astatic would be the brand of the cartridge.

The turntable model could be used to learn whatever cartridge was original.

Another place that might help, and has good prices, is Garage-A-Records

http://www.garage-a-records.com

 

[j2400]

Another place to try. No experience, but I think I've heard some good things

http://www.ewsaunders.com/

 

[j2400]

A final place that comes to mind. Good reputation for having real service and help.

KAB ELECTRO ACOUSTICS

KAB SERVES THE RECORD COLLECTOR AND SOUND ENTHUSIAST. PRESERVING THE SOUNDS OF A LIFETIME

www.kabusa.com

 

[panthera]

Be careful

putting the wires back on. Those little connectors just love to break, forcing you to soldier the #32 wire back in place.
It does matter where they go, by the way.
If you can't get exactly this model, it is not the end of the world. Given the aging the rubber components suffered, you probably are better off getting a new cartridge and stylus than just replacing the stylus.
Good luck!

 

[j2400]

Just replacing the stylus assembly should be enough. At least, with the cartridges I'm familiar with, the "age sensitive" stuff is in the stylus assembly.

The cartridge clips are easily broken, and the wiring is critical.

 

[panthera]

John,

Normally, I would agree with out - but take a look at the red rubber piece connecting the two piezoelectric bars. If that one is deformed, you can bet the rubber holder inside the case isn't much better.
Back when styli only cost a buck or two, it was worth the gamble, but with current prices - and shipping times - I do think a complete replacement is a better shot.
Just my two cents for what 'tis worth.

 

[j2400]

Yes, that red rubber thing could be an issue. I should have studied the cartridge a bit more earlier--I'm used to moving magnet cartridges, that have everything that can go wrong on one replaceable assembly.

 

[tolivac]

I would suggest getting a replacement cartridge to replace the one shown-Since its a ceramic or crystal cartridge-age takes its toll on the ceramic-crystal elements and the rubber cantilevers(supports the stylus shank).Incidently NEVER solder headshell leads to a cartridge of any type-heat from the soldering process can damage the ceramic or coil connections inside the cartridge.Usually replacement lead connectors are supplied with many replacement cartridges-if the connectors need replacing-use the ones that came with the new cartridge.The old ones may be losing their"spring" from age and making a poor or loose connction to the cartridge pins.Carefully use a needlenose pliers or a hemostat when applying the headshell lead connectors to the cartridge pins-push straight on or pull the leads straight off when removing them.Straight in line pushing or pulling is less likely to break the headshell connectors.Fingers --its too easy to break the delicate leads and connectors.From all of the TT's I have had to replace cartridges in during the broadcast trade-the needlenose pliers is the best way.DJ's are so HARD on cartridges and stylii!

 

[acelondon]

thank you guys

Thank's to all your enthousiastic comments and informations I now know all I need to repair my phonograph

seeya