GE TRIMLINE 500 PORTABLE STEREO

Electrically amplified phonographs or radio/phonographs and related components (approx. 1928-1990).


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GE TRIMLINE 500 PORTABLE STEREO

by slayer51 » Wed Oct 10, 2012 2:25 am

I have an old GE trimline 500 stereo that seems to be in working order except that the tone arm is loose on its base. I don't know anything about electronics but it seems like a simple fix, if I could find a replacement part. Any help or advice on this would be greatly appreciated. I don't know if it is worth repairing, but I want to try. It was in my family for a loooonnnnng time and was just recovered from the garage attic. Also it is missing the part that slides down over the spindle to play 45's.
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Re: GE TRIMLINE 500 PORTABLE STEREO

by Record-changer » Wed Oct 17, 2012 12:45 am

If the cartridge is missing, the arm will raise up like that, since those units have spring counterbalances.

These units ar4e a dime a dozen. You could find a similar one on eBay for a pittance.
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