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17th Feb 2017, 6:45 pm | #1 |
Heptode
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Collaro 55 cartridge
I have a Collaro 55 cartridge in good working order and I would like to know if this is a Ceramic cartridge or a crystal one.
I think it's an original and is probably over 60 years old |
18th Feb 2017, 11:11 am | #2 |
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Re: Collaro 55 cartridge
It's a (very good) crystal cartridge. The "55" is the year of manufacture. Tell us what's on the other side - it will say Studio "O" or "P" or "T".
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19th Feb 2017, 1:05 am | #3 |
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Re: Collaro 55 cartridge
Thanks Edward it says studio O
I am surprised its a crystal cartridge as it still works perfectly but I think I will buy 2 new stylus for it |
19th Feb 2017, 10:19 am | #4 |
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Re: Collaro 55 cartridge
The crystals in those Collaro cartridges (Ronette)were somehow sealed from moisture. Hence the fact that they are still working.
Unlike the Garrard, BSR, Acos ETC. |
19th Feb 2017, 10:46 am | #5 |
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Re: Collaro 55 cartridge
The Studio "O" is a medium output crystal cartridge and these do sound very good. It's output will be higher than any medium output ceramic cartridge available today. You can still buy replacment LP and 78 styli. You can a even buy a replacement stereo stylus. Although it will have the correct sized tip for stereo records, the cartridge itself has a very poor vertical compliance as it was obviously was not designed for stereo.
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21st Feb 2017, 7:51 am | #6 |
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Re: Collaro 55 cartridge
Agree with all on just how good these little cartridges are. Outlast all the others.
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