Collaro: Conquest vs F200C, differences? - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Jimmy51 · 19th Dec 2018, 3:27 am

I just registered at this forum because of Michael Maurice's excellent thread on servicing the Conquest.

Our family has a Magnavox c.1960 stereo console. The turntable has not been used for many years - it does not turn and the knobs are stuck. I removed it with the goal of restoring it to working condition. Under the rubber mat the tag reads: Model F200C, SerNo. 453461, Ref No. 6004.

I have the service and maintenance guide for the Conquest (thanks, Michael). Can anyone tell me if this change mechanism is the same as on the F200C? (the tone arm is different) I hesitate to separate the changer until I'm sure I have good documentation.

Cheers!

Michael Maurice · 19th Dec 2018, 9:44 am

Can you post a picture please? There were a number of pick up arms fitted to both the Conquest and the later Studio.

Jimmy51 · 21st Dec 2018, 2:24 am

Michael,

Here are the photos of the tone arm on my F200C. Note: the reed switches seem to work properly even though their tips are bent.

Is the Collaro F200C a Conquest or Studio by another name?

Cheers!

peter_sol · 21st Dec 2018, 1:14 pm

That is a Conquest. No picture of pick up arm there.

Jimmy51 · 21st Dec 2018, 8:33 pm

You're right. Here's the top part of the tone arm. My previous post was focused on the wiring under the plate, since that is the identifiable difference from Michael's Conquest article and my unit.

I'm asking "If the wiring is different could the changer mechanism be different"?

Cheers!

Michael Maurice · 21st Dec 2018, 11:37 pm

Definitely a Conquest with a different arm, wired for stereo

Jimmy51 · 22nd Dec 2018, 8:42 am

Michael,
In that case I'll start restoring the changer after Christmas. It's only a few springs, gears, nuts and bolts... nothing to go wrong!
Thanks to your guide I hope to get it working again.
Cheers!

peter_sol · 22nd Dec 2018, 8:47 am

Yes it is the Magnavox type of arm, popular in the U.S.

19th Dec 2018, 3:27 am	#1
Jimmy51 Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Los Angeles, California, USA. Posts: 4	Collaro: Conquest vs F200C, differences? I just registered at this forum because of Michael Maurice's excellent thread on servicing the Conquest. Our family has a Magnavox c.1960 stereo console. The turntable has not been used for many years - it does not turn and the knobs are stuck. I removed it with the goal of restoring it to working condition. Under the rubber mat the tag reads: Model F200C, SerNo. 453461, Ref No. 6004. I have the service and maintenance guide for the Conquest (thanks, Michael). Can anyone tell me if this change mechanism is the same as on the F200C? (the tone arm is different) I hesitate to separate the changer until I'm sure I have good documentation. Cheers!

19th Dec 2018, 9:44 am	#2
Michael Maurice Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Wembley, Middlesex Posts: 7,225	Re: Collaro: Conquest vs F200C, differences? Can you post a picture please? There were a number of pick up arms fitted to both the Conquest and the later Studio. __________________ Forum Moderator http://www.michaelmauricerepairs.co.uk/

21st Dec 2018, 2:24 am	#3
Jimmy51 Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Los Angeles, California, USA. Posts: 4	Re: Collaro: Conquest vs F200C, differences? Michael, Here are the photos of the tone arm on my F200C. Note: the reed switches seem to work properly even though their tips are bent. Is the Collaro F200C a Conquest or Studio by another name? Cheers! Attached Thumbnails

21st Dec 2018, 1:14 pm	#4
peter_sol Octode Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Welwyn Garden City, Herts. UK. Posts: 1,906	Re: Collaro: Conquest vs F200C, differences? That is a Conquest. No picture of pick up arm there.

21st Dec 2018, 8:33 pm	#5
Jimmy51 Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Los Angeles, California, USA. Posts: 4	Re: Collaro: Conquest vs F200C, differences? You're right. Here's the top part of the tone arm. My previous post was focused on the wiring under the plate, since that is the identifiable difference from Michael's Conquest article and my unit. I'm asking "If the wiring is different could the changer mechanism be different"? Cheers! Attached Thumbnails

21st Dec 2018, 11:37 pm	#6
Michael Maurice Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Wembley, Middlesex Posts: 7,225	Re: Collaro: Conquest vs F200C, differences? Definitely a Conquest with a different arm, wired for stereo __________________ Forum Moderator http://www.michaelmauricerepairs.co.uk/

22nd Dec 2018, 8:42 am	#7
Jimmy51 Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Los Angeles, California, USA. Posts: 4	Re: Collaro: Conquest vs F200C, differences? Michael, In that case I'll start restoring the changer after Christmas. It's only a few springs, gears, nuts and bolts... nothing to go wrong! Thanks to your guide I hope to get it working again. Cheers!

22nd Dec 2018, 8:47 am	#8
peter_sol Octode Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Welwyn Garden City, Herts. UK. Posts: 1,906	Re: Collaro: Conquest vs F200C, differences? Yes it is the Magnavox type of arm, popular in the U.S.