Re: Were all Autochangers Record Grinders?
I agree that the Garrard RC65A is a very nice precision piece of machinery. The record size detector is a remarkably sensitive yet robust mechanism, just right for the weight of a 78. Never felt the need to try it on lightweight vinyl though!
I was interested to find on mine that its Garrard magnetic head actually uses the later 3-pin plug & socket, though secured by a screw as well. A bit of determined removal has enabled me to fit the later plug-in Decca XMS magnetic head (a la Decola) which give as good 78 reproduction as one could wish, and with its sapphire stylus, no need to keep changing steel needles.
Martin
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