Thanks for the response. I've had a chance to do some more investigating, and I think I have determined the issue. When the headshell is removed, I can see that the plastic bridge that contains the receiving contacts for the headshell is cracked. I think that when the headshell is inserted, the cont...

I'm working on some repairs to an Elac Miracord 760 for a friend who recently purchased it from an estate. It will need a new idler and general clean up and lube. However, I am not getting any sound output from it. The cart tests ok when swapped in another unit, and I have cleaned the headshell cont...

The speakers actually sound very good for a portable. This has lots of volume - I rarely have to turn it up past 2 and still get great sound. This was in good shape to start with, and looks like it wasn't used much. When I got it, the motor was stuck, and I suspect that happened a long time ago and ...

I'll have to check the speaker line up on the console...something like a 9" and two 4". Still lots of sound for a smaller unit. The stereo-mate is self powered with the following specs: 30 watt power amplifier. Three speakers; 10" woofer, 6" mid-range, 3 1/4" tweeter with cr...

Yes, it does have the Magic Mind. Such a great feature, too. Also, sitting on top of the console is the Webcor "Aural Balance Remote" which lets you conrol volume and balance for both units at once. The "remote" has about 15 feet of cord attached so you could adjust balance from ...

Thanks for the detailed info, very helpful. That is how I thought things should be done, I guess I have just been a little hesitant to try.... I have lots of vintage radios I can practice on, so I think I'll start there and see how things go. Do you have any recommendations for capacitor brands/type...

I can solder, and understand the basics, but I dont really know how to replace the large electrolytics with multiple leads.

From a local estate sale, and didn't require too much work http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2450/3919640193_c49388f9b1.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2782/4171707939_c445261e30.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2542/4134047212_fd74ffebd5.jpg

Wow! This looks truly outstanding. I have an RCA New Orthophonic SHF-9 portable that I would love to get repaired. I haven't quite figured out how to recap everything.

I also have a Webcor Overture. When new, these came with a Sonotone 8T cartridge, and if this is still the type of cartridge in your neighbor's unit, it will require a Sonotone 8T needle for replacement. It is a two-sided flip over needle (one side for LP's and one side for 78's). You should look fo...

I realized my old photos aren't working for my original post here...so I'm adding some new ones. We're still fully operational and enjoying every bit of the Webcor! http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3440/3215667075_9bc7a28580.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3121/3215633069_802bc8e8f5.jpg Since my or...

If you are still looking, I just saw a 1958 Concert Grand model yesterday. I am not sure of the exact model, and couldn't find a picture, but it had vertical louvered panels on the front and sliding glass panels on the top and front that were reverse painted to look like wood grain. The condition wa...

Just an update... It seemed as though the trip arm was not following the tracking of the tonearm as it should. I thought, perhaps, it was because the trip arm was not making correct contact when following the tonearm. I raised the small cork piece that helps push the trip arm about 1/16th of an inch...

Thanks for the info. I have cleaned up some residual lubrication around the lever in hopes that it will resolve this issue. Perhaps the change cycle was functioning ok during 45 play because there is more speed during the 45 cycle. I do have a few questions regarding the cartridge on this unit if yo...