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Magnetic pickup output
Started this discussion. Last reply by John Chidgey Aug 11. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Hello, hoping the group might have some suggestions. I want to connect my garrard with high output pickup to a AW 23. When I do the volume is off the charts and can't be lowered.Can anyone suggest a…Continue
Garrard RC-50 Repair progress
Started this discussion. Last reply by David C. Poland Jun 13. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I was recently gifted a Garrard RC-50 from a fellow collector on this site, thank you Robert. Thought I would provide an update with a question. I ultimately needed to shift the motor a bit to get…Continue
Allwave deluxe trim shiny brass
Started this discussion. Last reply by Alex R. Whitaker Jul 30, 2022. 5 Replies 0 Likes
HelloWondering if the front panel trim on the Allwave Deluxe was originally shiny brass? ThanksJohnContinue
Allwave 12 Deluxe mystery
Started this discussion. Last reply by John Chidgey May 8, 2022. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I just acquired an Allwave 12 Deluxe in a nice Wellington cabinet.I just notice two countersunk holes on the back of the cabinet. Could this cabinet been fitted for an allwave 12 two dial with coil…Continue
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"Looking forward to bringing home my AW 23 in the Roslyn cabinet."
"Try this... may need to try higher or lower resistance pot for best results."
"Thanks David. Makes sense now. "
"You evidently have the early version 5 knob AW-23 made in 1935. The phono signal is injected after the volume control into the cathode of the 1st audio tube. The phono Scott offered had both a volume control and the radio/phono switch on the…"
Magnetic pickup output
Hello, hoping the group might have some suggestions. I want to connect my garrard with high output pickup to a AW 23. When I do the volume is off the charts and can't be lowered.Can anyone suggest a basic circuit to step down the voltage? The pickup has a DC resistance of approximately 6k. ThanksSee More
"Herold, GE and others sold simple, small one tube preamps.
OR, find a vintage hi-fi preamp with both magnetic and crystal phono inputs, and even a variety of equalization curves. Such a preamp should offer bass and treble controls, and other input…"
"Hi John its robert.
The output will be very low about 5 millivolts. You need a signal of at least 250 millivolts at the phono jack of the Philharmonic. Scott used a step up transformer ... look at schematics. Note at the time there was no…"
Garrard RC-50 Repair progress
I was recently gifted a Garrard RC-50 from a fellow collector on this site, thank you Robert. Thought I would provide an update with a question. I ultimately needed to shift the motor a bit to get the motor gears to mesh with the timing cam teeth, after aligning the timing marks the pickup arm functions as it should.I did notice that the pickup had its wires cut so I opened the pickup head to see what was inside. I was expecting a crystal pickup but it appears to contain a magnetic pickup with…See More
"Robert,
Would you email me your PayPal info here? I I have sent you a friend request so I can email you here. Thanks
Joh"
"Sorry, I am interested in this phonograph. I plan on putting it to good use on my allwave 12"
"Robert,
I would pay shipping on this for an allwave 12. "
"It is great that the hobby has such solid folks willing to help out a fellow collector on the other side of the country. I am looking forward to getting the set home, safe and sound. Until then, it is in great hands.
John"
"So long as you have balanced DC current, there is no problem using a toroid output transformer. Unbalanced DC current will quickly saturate the core so you will want to avoid use of tubes in a manner producing unbalanced DC…"
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Wanted to buy wooden flatted Phantom knob
Posted on April 25, 2021 at 8:34pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Hello All,
Looking to buy a single wood flatted knob for a Scott Phantom.
Thanks,
John
WTB Scott Phantom cabinet
Posted on April 19, 2021 at 7:20pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Hello,
Looking to buy a Scott Phantom cabinet.
Thanks,
John
WTB
Posted on August 30, 2020 at 2:46pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
Wanted to buy Philharmonic Scratch Suppressor switch. Think same switch was used on the Allwave 16 as well.
John
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