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Old 16th Dec 2022, 9:20 pm   #1
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Default Garrard 640s cartridge and needle

Greetings from Ecuador. I am the owner of the equipment described and I am looking for the cartridge and needle for the equipment that has accompanied me all these wonderful years.

If anyone can help me with any comments where I could get them I would greatly appreciate it.
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Old 17th Dec 2022, 3:13 pm   #2
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Post a photo of what is fitted so we can ID it. Is this a standalone deck or incorporated as part of a music centre?
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KS 41C cartridge.
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If you are looking to replace the Garrard KS 41C cartridge, I suggest you make contact with Carole's Needles in Krebs, Oklahoma, USA. or search out on Google.
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That cartridge is a Sonotone 3509/3559. It is definitely broken as the suspension is missing. Sadly a lot of these have deteriorated due to age, though I have repaired a few.

You might have to replace this with a more modern ceramic cartridge like the Banpa or Chuo Denshi clones available on ebay and other places online. Make sure you buy one with the mounting clip.
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Thanks!
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