Broadcaster Gramette help - Page 3 - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

AC/HL · 20th Aug 2018, 9:28 pm

Yes, the deal breaker for these one valvers is usually the cartridge nowadays, sadly. There are ways round this, but they're no cheaper for most people.

'LIVEWIRE?' · 21st Aug 2018, 11:50 am

Further to my earlier post re; Cheap cartridge on eBay - according to the listing, it has an output of 150-300mV, and tracks @ 5g., so a pre-amp. would definitely be needed to use this cart. with any one-valve record player. The stylus supplied with it is apparently a Sapphire type. Because of forum rules regarding eBay, I won't go into further detail, but the listing can be found by typing in 'ceramic pickup cartridges' into their search box.

20th Aug 2018, 9:28 pm	#41
AC/HL Dekatron Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 9,643	Re: Broadcaster Gramette help Yes, the deal breaker for these one valvers is usually the cartridge nowadays, sadly. There are ways round this, but they're no cheaper for most people.

21st Aug 2018, 11:50 am	#42
'LIVEWIRE?' Rest in Peace Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: N.W. Oxfordshire(Chipping Norton) Posts: 7,306	Re: Broadcaster Gramette help Further to my earlier post re; Cheap cartridge on eBay - according to the listing, it has an output of 150-300mV, and tracks @ 5g., so a pre-amp. would definitely be needed to use this cart. with any one-valve record player. The stylus supplied with it is apparently a Sapphire type. Because of forum rules regarding eBay, I won't go into further detail, but the listing can be found by typing in 'ceramic pickup cartridges' into their search box.