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I've successfully restored a PYE Stereo Black Box Model G63 which has a Garrard 210 record changer. Although it works fine it doesn't have the correct head shell - the one I have fitted is cream, 3 pin and made for the RC 121.
What I need is the correct head sell - white, 4 pin and with a black lifting hook.
I've successfully restored a PYE Stereo Black Box Model G63 which has a Garrard 210 record changer. Although it works fine it doesn't have the correct head shell - the one I have fitted is cream, 3 pin and made for the RC 121.
What I need is the correct head sell - white, 4 pin and with a black lifting hook.
Where can I find a set of link wires to connect the cartridge (BSR SX6M) internally to the head shell - need to be very short?
Hi Donald.
Two headshells are available on ebay at buy it now prices of £39 and £47. Sounds a lot, but no more than for other vintage headshells.
The link wires are also available on ebay - just search "headshell wires" - 5 cm is the average length.
Two headshells are available on ebay at buy it now prices of £39 and £47. Sounds a lot, but no more than for other vintage headshells.
The link wires are also available on ebay - just search "headshell wires" - 5 cm is the average length.
Ok - got the head shell and link wires ordered but will need to source the necessary fittings to attach a BSR SX6M cartridge - once I find one?
What is it you are trying to find? The cartridge, the mounting adaptor or both?
Complete NOS item available here for £19.95 buy it now: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/11590212...jM8Q6KjZrPrkWgvmIwy9ghlNEq|tkp:Bk9SR9DeicnQYg
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I see no "broken pin".
I do see a single push on cartridge connector in the image - the type that is at each end of the headshell wires that you have bought.
The box would have originally included four of these in case the user needed new headshell wire terminations.
I do see a single push on cartridge connector in the image - the type that is at each end of the headshell wires that you have bought.
The box would have originally included four of these in case the user needed new headshell wire terminations.
If that is the only one that looks like that i have an entire one in a tote somewhere. Not the only one that passed thru here. I may have kept the headshells.
dave
Dave - thanks to Galu I’ve now ordered a head shell, connecting wires and a cartridge.
Do you have a complete Garrard RC210 record deck?
Do you have a complete Garrard RC210 record deck?
Almost there BUT ....
The pins on both the replacement cartridge and head shell are much larger than the connectors on the connecting wires - tried to open them up manually but they just keep breaking!
Is there such a thing as connecting wires with larger diameter connectors, are there specific Garrard connectors or do I just persevere/be more careful and maybe consider soldering?!
The pins on both the replacement cartridge and head shell are much larger than the connectors on the connecting wires - tried to open them up manually but they just keep breaking!
Is there such a thing as connecting wires with larger diameter connectors, are there specific Garrard connectors or do I just persevere/be more careful and maybe consider soldering?!
I can only suggest that your headshell wires are to blame as I haven't seen the ones you purchased, but have only seen the cartridge and headshell.
Whatever you do, do NOT solder directly to the cartridge pins!
Photos might help.
Whatever you do, do NOT solder directly to the cartridge pins!
Photos might help.
It appears that cartridge/headshell connectors are not all the same size.
A £4.40 set on Amazon fits 1.2 to 1.3 mm pins on cartridge or headshell (which the seller claims is what all standard mount cartridges utilise).
Can you measure the diameters of the pins on both the cartridge and headshell accurately?
A £4.40 set on Amazon fits 1.2 to 1.3 mm pins on cartridge or headshell (which the seller claims is what all standard mount cartridges utilise).
Can you measure the diameters of the pins on both the cartridge and headshell accurately?
If applicable, 1.3 to 1.4 mm cartridge connectors are available: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/20442893...lslOi%2FQ7%2BNwIk%3D|ampid:PL_CLK|clp:4429486
Headshell pins are 1.5mm, cartridge pins are 1.35mm - so that's problematic!
I can probably 'persuade' a new set of connectors to fit the cartridge pins but may have to resort to soldering the headshell pins - don't worry my soldering iron won't be going anywhere near the cartridge pins.
I can probably 'persuade' a new set of connectors to fit the cartridge pins but may have to resort to soldering the headshell pins - don't worry my soldering iron won't be going anywhere near the cartridge pins.
I've soldered to the headshell pins before - you just have to be QUICK!
I'd be interested to know, did your BSR cartridge come with only one connector after all, and not the required four?
I'd be interested to know, did your BSR cartridge come with only one connector after all, and not the required four?
Understood, I can be quick!
The cartridge was exactly as shown in the eBay picture - just one connector.
Maybe I just need connectors that are a bit more robust and can handle some manual widening?
The cartridge was exactly as shown in the eBay picture - just one connector.
Maybe I just need connectors that are a bit more robust and can handle some manual widening?