Cartridge for Magnavox Imperial Micromatic

ericrubalcava · by **ericrubalcava** » Thu Dec 10, 2009 4:12 am

Model # 1ST672A

I'm looking for a cartridge replacement or stylus needle for a Magnavox Imperial Micromatic record player. Does anybody know where I could find one or what type of needle I can use as a replacement?

Thanks,

Eric

by **Ron Rich** » Thu Dec 10, 2009 5:57 am

Try http://www.needles4turntables.com Ron Rich

Bobby Basham · by **Bobby Basham** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 2:15 am

Get the numbers off the cartridge and/or needle. Try Ron's suggestion and also Garage-a-records. It's been a few years since I checked Radio Shack, I think their selection has gotten smaller. --BB

Bobby Basham
Tucson, Arizona (cold and windy)

netfire_ · by **netfire_** » Fri Sep 03, 2010 5:42 am

Yea, I just got a micromatic a couple of weeks ago, the needle I had to buy for it ds77. That's the website I got it from as well. The cartage I don't know about. Still trying to figure some of this stuff out.

Bobby Basham · by **Bobby Basham** » Fri Sep 03, 2010 3:27 pm

I don't know which Micromatic you have, but if it's a W620 or newer series with the smaller EV275 or Astatic 165D style of cartridge, there's only one mounting screw (where my thumb is on the right) holding it in place.

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If you remove the screw, the whole assembly will drop down and you'll see the numbers plus possibly a Magnavox number like 560345. There are subtle differences with these cartridges. Some needles snap in and fit snug, while some others are a bit wobbly. Some needles have a longer rear "stem" that prevents the needle from seating properly. I also show two DS77 needles. I believe one is for the Astatic cartridge and the other is for the ElectroVoice. I can't remember off hand, but they may be interchangeable. The D7 is just a single snap-in, no separate needle for 78's. I hope this helps you. Please see below. --BB

Bobby Basham
Tucson, Arizona