Tungstone needles are probably the best choice for either the 10-50 or
the Capehart, and were recommended by both manufacturers. In the mid-
thirties Capehart recommended the RCA Chromium needles, but some
collectors feel that these are hard on records. Both the Tungstone
and Chromium needles are still rather plentiful. There is a more
comprehensive discussion of needles on the bonus page for the Capehart
book (see page 5).
Contact me privately regarding the owner's manual and schematics.
Bob
On TuesdayJuly 14, 2009, at 10:11 AM, [email protected] wrote:
After many years, my 1937 Capehart 404G (serial number 10627E) is
now functioning & sounds great & is fun to watch as it changes
records. I have noticed quite a bit of "needle noise" in the
magnetic pickup when the volume is turned down even though the pickup
has been restored. Is this endemic to a properly performing
Capehart as I suspect because all the doors to the record playing
compartment are sealed with rubber gaskets, presumable to contain
mechanical noise or does the pickup need further work? Also,
where can one obtain needles for playing large numbers of 78s
without being changed in the Capehart or Orthophonic Victrola 1050?
I have Mr. Baumbach's excellent book on the Capeharts without which
the repairman who usually works on 1950s & 1960s hifi gear
would have been completely at sea in working on the Capehart changer
but would like to obtain copies of the owner's manual &
schematics of the tuner & amplifiers.
Jim
Cartwright
Immortal
Performances
[email protected]
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