I have posted this message as part of a larger thread but thought it good idea to post it separately as well. I would like to complete the restoration of my friends grandfathers philco 47 1230 by installing a record player....The original is missing. I know that the original was only capable of playing 78rpm records and would like to install something that can play 33s and 45s as well....is there a replacement that someone can recommend that would fit right in, attaching to all fo the conections without having to rewire the entire radio (which is beyond me)....thanks Victor
Do you have the mounting bracket for the turntable?
You should be able to bolt a replacement record changer in there. The audio input is pretty much compatible with anything; it works with modern equipment and the connector is similar to modern RCA audio plugs.
The power is trough a weird connector, that might be more problematic. But you would be able to replace the original connector for a more usual electric connector that fits in there IMHO. when selecting the left-most preset button, it would power the phono and listend to the phono input pretty much like any other equipment, they didn't make it overcomplex.
The main question is to find one that fits and looks natural in there. It has been suggested to me to use a more modern Philco changer, but I haven't found anything as of yet.
http://philcoradio.com/phorum/showthread.php?tid=4598
good thread with lots of suggestions......I have some ideas and will keep you posted as to what I find.....thanks