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I decided to change the cartridge on the tone arm of my 1972 Philips turntable. I've about three different ones. I do this "now and again," different cartridges have their own sound, or so we think they do.
The easy part was just pulling the head shell out of its socket. There are four contacts at the back that engage with others on the arm.
The contacts are connected to four different coloured wires, which in turn are connected to four pins at the back of the cartridge, which you have to remove.
There's two tiny nuts and bolts you have to remove to get the cartridge away from the carrier. Then attach the new cartridge, replace the bolts and connect the wire to the pins (remembering which goes where).
I've not done this for about ten years. But I managed to get it done
You need a steady hand and good eyesight, which sadly I found I no longer have for such small jobs. I doubt that I will be attempting it again any time soon!
The easy part was just pulling the head shell out of its socket. There are four contacts at the back that engage with others on the arm.
The contacts are connected to four different coloured wires, which in turn are connected to four pins at the back of the cartridge, which you have to remove.
There's two tiny nuts and bolts you have to remove to get the cartridge away from the carrier. Then attach the new cartridge, replace the bolts and connect the wire to the pins (remembering which goes where).
I've not done this for about ten years. But I managed to get it done
You need a steady hand and good eyesight, which sadly I found I no longer have for such small jobs. I doubt that I will be attempting it again any time soon!
