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by tharkey
Tue Feb 12, 2013 4:44 am
Forum: Retro Record Players
Topic: magnavox micromatic turntable - new records keep skipping
Replies: 32
Views: 7013

Re: magnavox micromatic turntable - new records keep skippin

Rob, I found two sets of unused RCA jacks on the chassis directly under the phono audio jacks. One set worked when AUX mode was selected, but the volume was noticeabley lower than when using the phono jacks. That also led to the unfortunate discovery that one of the two large, round speakers is not ...
by tharkey
Mon Feb 11, 2013 7:12 pm
Forum: Retro Record Players
Topic: magnavox micromatic turntable - new records keep skipping
Replies: 32
Views: 7013

Re: magnavox micromatic turntable - new records keep skippin

Thanks Rob and Bobby for your responses. I still have the original Micromatic turntable and as I said, it does appear to spin and cycle normally. However, the cartridge will have to be replaced. Morevover, the receptacle that holds it to the tone arm will need to be re-wired. I would like to restore...
by tharkey
Fri Feb 08, 2013 10:24 pm
Forum: Retro Record Players
Topic: magnavox micromatic turntable - new records keep skipping
Replies: 32
Views: 7013

Re: replacing magnavox micromatic turntable

I inherited a beautiful old (early-to-mid '60s) Magnavox AM/FM/PHONO stereo console. Everything worked and sounded great, but the phono stylus/cartridge was severely damaged. Rather than try to repair it, I decided to drop in the cheapest turntable I could find that would fit and start playing some ...
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