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Sparton 661-RP radio and recording phonograph

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Sparton 661-RP radio and recording phonograph

Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 11:49 pm
by corbymite
Hi, I'm new to the forum. I belong to the Antique radio Forum also and was unable to get any info there on this unit. It's a 1941 vintage radio and recording/playback phonograph unit. I think I've figured out it is 78RPM. The playback cartridge is an Astatic which I have not tested but according to my searches probably will need replacement or rebuild. The cutting head is I believe magnetic. The mechanism under the cutting head arm engages a long screw drive that moves the arm as the turntable rotates. My questions are, what kind of blank disc do I get to try it out, and does anyone have any operating instructions for this kind of tuntable? :?:

Thanks,

Corby Dawson :D

Re: Sparton 661-RP radio and recording phonograph

Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 6:37 am
by Record-changer
The cutting head is a piezoelectric crystal. I found this out the hard way years ago.
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