In order to get this phonograph to work with a magnetic cartridge the tonearm needed to be modified. The metal disks on the end of the arm are used as counterweights against the weight of the replacement cartridge. Also, the original spring that originally counter-acted against the weight of the cartridge broke and the replacement isn't exact.
Behind the aluminum grill is a modern replacement speaker that is better than the original in most respects.
Underneat the tonearm a serial number is inscribed. Very common for schools to do this to keep track of their equipment.
The knob seen at the front of the photo is for changing the speed. On the opposite end is the On/Off/Pause knob. Becauce the electrical contacts burnt out that knob is disabled and replaced with a toggle switch where the microphone jack used to be. As a result, there is no microphone jack at this time. On the brighter side, cutting the power to the unit won't make your needle bounce over any record in play like it originally did.
Underside of tonearm reveals replacement cartridge and new spring. The adjust for this spring is also broken, but can be adjusted with a pair of needle nose pliers instead of a flat head screwdriver like it should. How often do you need to adjust the counterweight anyways?
The original Astatic cermamic cartridge has a dual sapphire needle; one for LP's and the other for 78's.
Original instructions and embossed vinyl covering has been re-glued in all places as needed.
The amplifier is rather simple and all of the electrolytics are within specifications. Below the amplifier unseen here is the passive phono preamp. No power supply needed for this device.
All of the metal exterior hardware has been polished. The rounded feet seen here are opposite of the carry handle so the unit does not have to sit flat when not in use.
Some of the nickel plating on the exterior hardware is starting to wear off. Could be electro-plated, but seems overkill for a unit such as this.
The rubber feet are cracked in several places and have been re-vulcanized. The screw seen on the bottom of the unit holds the amplifier in place.
There is a mono headphone jack that works but would need an adapter to convert more modern stereo headphones into mono.
The cord is a new replacement to the previous replacement cord and is a generous 7 feet long. It has a polarized plug (not necessary).
1962 Voice of Music A/V 216-3 Classroom Record Player
A collection of images from a reconditioned and modified 4 speed LP and 7" player. Plays 78, 45, 33 1/3 and 16 speed records. Has been retro fitted with a magnetic cartridge and passive internal phono preamp and sounds quite loud and very clear. Tracks at a modest 3 grams.
The camera flash makes the unit look more dusty or dirty than it really is. You can zoom in on the images if you mouse over them. During autoplay zoom is disabled.
Valued in the range of $200 - $250.