Replacement stylus for Garrard 209 - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

harleys · 6th Jan 2024, 11:08 pm

I recently came across a Fisher Philharmonic from the 60s. The turntable inside is Garrard 209 and everything seems to be in working order except it’s missing its needle (see attached photo). Any idea what would be compatible?

teetoon · 6th Jan 2024, 11:37 pm

Hi, That's a Sonotone 8T cartridge. But be aware that due to age , the rubber parts may have hardened and may crumble if disturbed,

Do you get any sound if you gently stroke the underside of the cartridge ?

David.

harleys · 7th Jan 2024, 1:07 am

Thank you, David. I took a closer look and it seems that only 3 of the 4 rubber bits are still intact.

And yes, I can hear sound from the speakers when touching the underside of the cartridge.

peter_sol · 7th Jan 2024, 7:32 am

David meant the ears the stylus sits on. They look fine.

ben · 7th Jan 2024, 6:57 pm

That Sonotone 8T seems to be broken, the clasp/retainer piece is missing. You can replace it with a BSR SC12 or even a Chuo Denshi clone.

harleys · 8th Jan 2024, 10:30 am

Thanks everyone! Really appreciate the help.

6th Jan 2024, 11:08 pm	#1
harleys Diode Join Date: Jan 2024 Location: New York City, USA Posts: 3	Replacement stylus for Garrard 209 I recently came across a Fisher Philharmonic from the 60s. The turntable inside is Garrard 209 and everything seems to be in working order except it’s missing its needle (see attached photo). Any idea what would be compatible? Attached Thumbnails

6th Jan 2024, 11:37 pm	#2
teetoon Heptode Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Barnstaple, N.Devon, UK. Posts: 557	Re: Replacement needle for Garrard 209 Hi, That's a Sonotone 8T cartridge. But be aware that due to age , the rubber parts may have hardened and may crumble if disturbed, Do you get any sound if you gently stroke the underside of the cartridge ? David. Last edited by teetoon; 6th Jan 2024 at 11:44 pm.

7th Jan 2024, 1:07 am	#3
harleys Diode Join Date: Jan 2024 Location: New York City, USA Posts: 3	Re: Replacement needle for Garrard 209 Thank you, David. I took a closer look and it seems that only 3 of the 4 rubber bits are still intact. And yes, I can hear sound from the speakers when touching the underside of the cartridge.

7th Jan 2024, 7:32 am	#4
peter_sol Octode Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Welwyn Garden City, Herts. UK. Posts: 1,906	Re: Replacement stylus for Garrard 209 David meant the ears the stylus sits on. They look fine.

7th Jan 2024, 6:57 pm	#5
ben Dekatron Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Madrid, Spain / Wirral, UK Posts: 7,499	Re: Replacement stylus for Garrard 209 That Sonotone 8T seems to be broken, the clasp/retainer piece is missing. You can replace it with a BSR SC12 or even a Chuo Denshi clone. __________________ Regards, Ben.

8th Jan 2024, 10:30 am	#6
harleys Diode Join Date: Jan 2024 Location: New York City, USA Posts: 3	Re: Replacement stylus for Garrard 209 Thanks everyone! Really appreciate the help.