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Seeburg USC1 Cartridge
Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2014 10:05 pm
by Las Vegas Jukebox
I think I have a faulty cartridge in my USC1, but I want to confirm this before ordering a new one. So, how can I test the cartridge while it is out of the jukebox?
Can a faulty cartridge be fixed, or are they just scrap once broken?
Re: Seeburg USC1 Cartridge
Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2014 1:29 am
by Ron Rich
Keith,
Any cartridge can be tested--use a meter to read the resistance of both channels--Those should read (+-100) 500 ohms.
What causes you to suspect that problem ?
Ron Rich
Re: Seeburg USC1 Cartridge
Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2014 1:37 am
by Las Vegas Jukebox
NO SOUND AT ALL.
I suspect the cartridge because the amp works fine with another input plugged in, and I have tested ALL the wiring from the cartridge socket to the amp for continuity and shorts and its all good.
I am getting 0 ohms reading on the cartridge when it is removed from the jukebox.
Re: Seeburg USC1 Cartridge
Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2014 1:45 am
by Ron Rich
Hi Keith,
Well, its really rare--but I have also seen one, of those, that was open also--
I have never attempted it, but I would ASSUME, one might be able to pry it apart, and repair it--gonna be a lot of work--
Ron Rich
Re: Seeburg USC1 Cartridge
Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2014 2:09 am
by Las Vegas Jukebox
I've ordered a new one.
Re: Seeburg USC1 Cartridge
Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2014 4:44 am
by Ron Rich
Keith,
A "new one"?--from whom?? ( they ain't been made in 30+ years----)
Ron Rich
Re: Seeburg USC1 Cartridge
Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2014 4:54 am
by Las Vegas Jukebox
Okay, an old working one.