Ferranti RP1041 with Collaro Studio deck - Page 4 - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Edward Huggins · 6th Mar 2017, 11:09 am

I would not rush into re-wiring the tone arm, try the new cartridge first. A change of wiring (assuming you can source suitable shielded cable such as in the Collaro) is unlikely to make any audiable difference.

Boater Sam · 6th Mar 2017, 1:13 pm

WHOA! I never said rewire the arm. Or replace the cartridge.

I suggested hum pickup on the wiring or cartridge.

If you are going to ask for advice, please read it correctly when given.
The arm wiring i as far as I know screened cable, is it earthed properly at one end?
Are the connections good? Is it the correct cartridge?

Audioevangelist · 6th Mar 2017, 6:05 pm

Sorry. A bit of misunderstanding here. The original cartridge (a mono one) is so corroded it's not worth buying new styli and I don't want to damage records either. That's why I've opted for the BSR - following advice.

Arm wiring will stay as is and will only be replaced if necessary. I had to remove it with the arm in order to clean and lubricate the deck properly. Deck now works well, now it's back together. I cannot tell state of wiring until I get the new cartridge.

Hope that's clearer!

Audioevangelist · 11th Mar 2017, 6:27 pm

Thanks for everyone's help. My Ferranti is now working well. I'd forgotten just how good they sound!

6th Mar 2017, 11:09 am	#61
Edward Huggins Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Southwold, Suffolk, UK. Posts: 8,327	Re: Ferranti RP1041 with Collaro Studio deck I would not rush into re-wiring the tone arm, try the new cartridge first. A change of wiring (assuming you can source suitable shielded cable such as in the Collaro) is unlikely to make any audiable difference. __________________ Edward.

6th Mar 2017, 1:13 pm	#62
Boater Sam Banned Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Middlewich, Cheshire, UK. & Winter in the Philippines. Posts: 3,897	Re: Ferranti RP1041 with Collaro Studio deck WHOA! I never said rewire the arm. Or replace the cartridge. I suggested hum pickup on the wiring or cartridge. If you are going to ask for advice, please read it correctly when given. The arm wiring i as far as I know screened cable, is it earthed properly at one end? Are the connections good? Is it the correct cartridge?

6th Mar 2017, 6:05 pm	#63
Audioevangelist Triode Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, UK. Posts: 17	Re: Ferranti RP1041 with Collaro Studio deck Sorry. A bit of misunderstanding here. The original cartridge (a mono one) is so corroded it's not worth buying new styli and I don't want to damage records either. That's why I've opted for the BSR - following advice. Arm wiring will stay as is and will only be replaced if necessary. I had to remove it with the arm in order to clean and lubricate the deck properly. Deck now works well, now it's back together. I cannot tell state of wiring until I get the new cartridge. Hope that's clearer!

11th Mar 2017, 6:27 pm	#64
Audioevangelist Triode Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, UK. Posts: 17	Re: Ferranti RP1041 with Collaro Studio deck Thanks for everyone's help. My Ferranti is now working well. I'd forgotten just how good they sound!