Arena Lab 80 - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

vinyl-newbie · 21st Jun 2018, 12:24 pm

Hi.

I have recently found an Arena Lab 80 in my parents' loft which I would love to get going if possible. It seems in good condition (to my completely novice eye) but is missing a stylus.

I have attached photos. If anyone knows what stylus I would need to get it would be hugely appreciated.

music-centre · 21st Jun 2018, 12:43 pm

Hi.

It will be determined by the cartridge fitted (part the Stylus fits into) can you see a number on it?

Ted Kendall · 21st Jun 2018, 1:49 pm

That looks like a Pickering V15 (not Shure V15) series. Modern Pickering styli should fit. Otherwise, the AT95 seems to be the default get-you-going choice these days.

PsychMan · 21st Jun 2018, 2:20 pm

That body looks the same as the Stanton 500, and they are practically identical cartridges. If you couldn't find a pickering stylus you should be able to find plenty cheap Stanton 500 styli on ebay and it looks like it would fit that body just fine.

Edward Huggins · 21st Jun 2018, 2:57 pm

For future reference, your record playing deck is in fact a Garrard Lab 80. It was packaged into a wooden plinth and sold under the Arena brand.

21st Jun 2018, 12:24 pm	#1
vinyl-newbie Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Maidstone, Kent, UK. Posts: 1	Arena Lab 80 Hi. I have recently found an Arena Lab 80 in my parents' loft which I would love to get going if possible. It seems in good condition (to my completely novice eye) but is missing a stylus. I have attached photos. If anyone knows what stylus I would need to get it would be hugely appreciated. Attached Thumbnails

21st Jun 2018, 12:43 pm	#2
music-centre Heptode Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Brentwood, Essex, UK. Posts: 687	Re: Arena Lab 80 Hi. It will be determined by the cartridge fitted (part the Stylus fits into) can you see a number on it?

21st Jun 2018, 1:49 pm	#3
Ted Kendall Dekatron Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kington, Herefordshire, UK. Posts: 3,670	Re: Arena Lab 80 That looks like a Pickering V15 (not Shure V15) series. Modern Pickering styli should fit. Otherwise, the AT95 seems to be the default get-you-going choice these days.

21st Jun 2018, 2:20 pm	#4
PsychMan Octode Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Fleet, Hampshire, UK Posts: 1,764	Re: Arena Lab 80 That body looks the same as the Stanton 500, and they are practically identical cartridges. If you couldn't find a pickering stylus you should be able to find plenty cheap Stanton 500 styli on ebay and it looks like it would fit that body just fine.

21st Jun 2018, 2:57 pm	#5
Edward Huggins Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Southwold, Suffolk, UK. Posts: 8,325	Re: Arena Lab 80 For future reference, your record playing deck is in fact a Garrard Lab 80. It was packaged into a wooden plinth and sold under the Arena brand. __________________ Edward.