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Rebuild Crystal Phono Cartridge Philco 41-605
markmokris
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03-13-2016, 01:07 AM
I have a dead original crystal phono cartridge from a Philco 41-605. I need to have it rebuilt. I have read Syl's tutorial on doing this oneself, and I really don't want to attempt it.

Where can I send the cartridge to pay someone to rebuild it for me?

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03-13-2016, 10:39 AM
As I mentioned earlier West-Tech is the only place I know about.  However, Kirk (OldRestorer) has recently announced he has successfully rebuilt a cartridge or two and is even growing his own crystals.  Maybe give him a shout and see if he's ready to take on a trial customer.

http://www.philcoradio.com/phorum/showth...?tid=14111
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03-14-2016, 12:48 PM
(03-13-2016, 10:39 AM)Eliot Ness Wrote:  As I mentioned earlier West-Tech is the only place I know about.  However, Kirk (OldRestorer) has recently announced he has successfully rebuilt a cartridge or two and is even growing his own crystals.  Maybe give him a shout and see if he's ready to take on a trial customer.

http://www.philcoradio.com/phorum/showth...?tid=14111

John,

This morning I contacted West-Tech and Gib sent me an email saying they would rebuild it for $50.  So I think I will go that route.

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Quote:This morning I contacted West-Tech and Gib sent me an email saying they would rebuild it for $50.  So I think I will go that route.

Good luck Mark and let us know how it turns out.
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