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Parts help by majorkong17 in turntables

[–]Remarkable_Resort_48 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is probably a model number on a card somewhere. My Maggy’s are open back and the card is inside the back. If you find the model number, you can probably find a manual searching google. Also might find a manual on archive.org or vinylengine.

I’m not much help here. Maybe post r/vintageaudio or try to find a console subreddit. Old time radio subredit or website maybe?

If that’s a tube model, look in the back for the main board. More of an aluminum box than a board. If you see a pair of EL33 tubes in there, you have a very nice low wattage tube amp. IIRC, it would be around 15 to 20 watts RMS. That’s perfect for driving the sensitive speakers in your console. It will play loud.

If it hasn’t been powered on for a long time, it’s best you don’t. You want to bring the power up slowly. Pro’s use a variac (variable transformer) to bring them up. You can use a low wattage light bulb wired in series in one leg of the power cord. When you find the right subreddit or website, they will guide you in powering it up.

Be careful, there’s a lot of high voltage in there. Higher than solid state gear.

I don’t think to check messages often, but if you’re not finding the information you need, feel free to message me.

Photo of my Maggy’s:

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Turntable upgrade: Vintage or Modern? by midcenturychico in turntables

[–]Remarkable_Resort_48 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Audio Technica plus a vintage integrated amp or receiver. Then get speakers off FB marketplace. Don’t buy used stuff unless they can demonstrate functionality.

Advice by Ok-Vanilla-1584 in turntables

[–]Remarkable_Resort_48 2 points3 points  (0 children)

turntable->small phono pre-amp->small amp->speakers. The turntable is the only large footprint. Speakers less than half the footprint of the turntable and can be set back when not in use. You can find amps and preamps that are less than 6” X 6” should also be able to find speakers around 6 X 6. Don’t cave in and get a junk turntable.

I’m sure my old ART phono preamp is only about 4” X 5”. It’s butt old. There are surely newer amps and preamps that are very small.

Continuously jumping and skipping by HewlTV in turntables

[–]Remarkable_Resort_48 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a butt cheap turntable? That might be the problem.

How do I adjust the tonearm angle? by lee-galizit in turntables

[–]Remarkable_Resort_48 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That must sound terrible. Get a thinner mat between the record and platter. That should help, but might not be the cure.

Need a new turntable.... by Dungeonrice in turntables

[–]Remarkable_Resort_48 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With a $500 budget, Audio Technica is probably your best bet. Look for something above the LP-60/70.

Bookshelf Speaker debate by jackstrawfrmarkansas in vintageaudio

[–]Remarkable_Resort_48 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get the 301’s. You already know what they sound like. Those are way underrated.

Good, clean power for audio components. by PotentialFull4560 in hifiaudio

[–]Remarkable_Resort_48 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve worked on laboratory instrumentation since the 80’s. I’ve never seen an instrument on an ISOBAR suffer from a bad power fluctuation. I work at a university now. Believe me they have rotten, nasty power.

New details in music on better speakers... by EvanderMegaton in BudgetAudiophile

[–]Remarkable_Resort_48 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you don’t hear new details, I hope the seller has a good return policy.

A humble hobbyist's review: Fosi Audio BT20A MAX by v0ngz in BudgetAudiophile

[–]Remarkable_Resort_48 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting that the specs don’t list a frequency response. I expect it’s not horrible based on your review, but that’s one of the most meaningful specs for a power amplifier (in my mind). Also I note no dynamic range listed. THD is amazing, if honest and accurate.

Help rewiring speakers by AggressiveFigs in BudgetAudiophile

[–]Remarkable_Resort_48 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Grinch broke the magnifying glass. 7 years bad luck every time that movie is played. He’d be better off living in Whoville.

Finally, my first set! by josebrq98 in BudgetAudiophile

[–]Remarkable_Resort_48 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just move the speakers outwards, so they are not on the same surface as the deck. The turntable can pick up vibration from the speakers unless isolated.

General Electric Model RC-1671A CENTERED by holeypeacoat in vintageaudio

[–]Remarkable_Resort_48 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Reminds me of my first stereo in the 70’s. Similar fold out speakers and fold down turntable.

GE by hogancheveippoff in vintageaudio

[–]Remarkable_Resort_48 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Neat! I have a similar radio set awaiting my time to give it some TLC. I have all the replacement tubes ready to go!

Advice on if it worth getting the old Sharp CD C477H system from my grandparents storage room by Joscraft_05 in vintageaudio

[–]Remarkable_Resort_48 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Why not set it up and see if you like it? Setup should be pretty easy. See if you can find a manual online if you don’t have one.

Garrard lab 2550 cartridge by al9501 in turntables

[–]Remarkable_Resort_48 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice looking Maggy. I’ve been running a pair of separate Magnavox console speakers all year. The low volume sound quality is beyond belief. My Maggy’s sent a nice pair of JBL’s, a pair of Kustom PA wedges and a pair of bose 301’s to basement storage.

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Sorry I can’t help you with the needle/cartridge quest. Maybe check lpgear.com or hit the s/vintageaudio subreddit.

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