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Majestic 5A445 Cartridge question.
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Print http://www.nostalgiaair.org/pagesbymodel...010525.pdf

Sams set 23 folder 4713-12

This is a combo AM radio and Phonograph on top. It was pretty much a basket case but with not being able to go anywhere I said why not. So I got the radio working and aligned, got the turn table working and refinished the Cabinet. My problem is the Crystal Cartridge, of course it is dead. Per a YouTube video I opened it up and installed a piezoelectric disc. It works but the volume is pretty low so I'm guessing the output is pretty low as opposed to a Crystal which could go as high as 4 volts. I do not believe this is the original cartridge. What if any are my alternatives?  Can a resistor or capacitor be changed to help?


Thanks
Eric
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I replaced a dead crystal cartridge with a ceramic one from voiceofmusic.com and it worked great. It cost about $30. I can look up the item number if you're interested.

Rod
#3

That would be great thanks.

Eric
#4

thevoiceofmusic.com kit KCCC
Here's a link: https://thevoiceofmusic.com/catalog/part...es=Crystal
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RodB
Thanks




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