Thanks MattTech I was going to do that anyway but I was just putting it out there to see if anyone had any suggestions.

OH also found the Model number - SFD288

Well I found the needle and it plays but sound is not coming out of the speakers now. We tried all the different ways the wires go on the back of the prongs but nothing is coming out of the speakers. I know for a fact that it is not the speakers because when we turn it to FM radio the speakers work ...

actually I dont know. on the back where the label and model number are is ripped off, so I cant tell what model number it is.

Thanks for your help! I went to http://www.thevoiceofmusic.com and searched for the Sonotone 9T and they seemed to not have it in stock BUT I do believe I found the needle here... http://www.turntableneedles.com/Needle-352_p_1035.html and the cartridge here... http://www.turntableneedles.com/ELECTRO...

ok thanks for the help! one more question when buying a needle is there a way to know if I need the diamond or sapphire??

I did but I am not sure if I need a cartridge or a needle. If you read the post I mention that it does say i need a 142-92 or 93 cartridge but I am not sure if what I have already is a cartridge and I just need a new needle or if I need a whole new cartridge? I'm really not sure because like I said ...

I am new to the phonograph world and I'm trying to learn all I can! I recently was given a Zenith Cobra Matic phonograph and was told that everything works but I need to replace the needle. I have been looking and researching for over a week and am very confused on what I am supposed to get. Here is...