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RCA Victor 45 RPM Record Player Phono Cartridge for RP-168

$ 21.09

Availability: 97 in stock
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Condition: New
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

    Description

    It's time to dig out those old 45's
    and have a party with
    The Redhead
    On your Classic
    RCA Victor
    45 RPM Record Player
    Ever since we introduced our replacement idler wheel,
    the
    only one
    available featuring a genuine Oilite bearing for
    superior performance and precision made for the Classic
    RCA Victor RP -168 & RP-190 45 RPM Automatic
    Record Changers, many of our customers have requested,
    and a few demanded, that we design and manufacture the
    highest quality replacement cartridge.
    The
    REDHEAD
    Cartridge is now available!
    Step One
    We pre-test every cartridge for sound quality and output in
    our Blue-Arm test jig featuring a custom made plug-in tone-arm.
    Step Two
    We believe that soldering output leads to a cartridge is an unprofessional shortcut.
    The amount of heat necessary to insure a good connection creates the risk of damage
    to the cartridge with degraded sound quality that may show up now or later.
    We assemble precision connectors and install using no heat.
    Step Three
    The cartridge mounting angle was confirmed by comparing to a
    commercial turntable by Innotech that uses the identical cartridge.
    Step Four
    Every completed Redhead cartridge is tested for
    exceptional performance in our Clear-Arm test jig
    Step Five
    Installation Instructions
    The RCA 45 player must be in good condition.
    The idler wheel, rubber motor mounts and cycle cam need to be checked
    and replaced as necessary. The tone arm must move freely with no binding.
    Clean and lubricate the motor to insure correct speed.
    1
    ) Please handle the
    "Redhead"
    cartridge carefully.
    2)
    Remove the old cartridge
    3)
    Install
    "Redhead"
    cartridge using the old screws and new washers supplied.
    4)
    Reattach leads, positive side
    (+)
    is identified with a red dot on cartridge.
    5)
    The ground or third wire is not necessary, tape off or remove.
    6)
    Adjust the correct tone-arm landing by referring to the instructions on the enclosed CD
    7)
    The conversion cartridge weighs just about the same as the original cartridge however
    you may need to "fine-tune" the counterbalance for best performance.
    8)
    This cartridge is rated for 2 to 4 grams of pressure. We have found that 4 grams provides
    excellent tracking in our test jig.
    Typical installation in RCA RP-190 Tone Arm
    Typical installation in RCA RP-168 Tone Arm
    Just to be sure your RCA 45 changer is assembled and adjusted correctly
    we will include with your
    Redhead
    Conversion Kit a data CD with complete
    service and adjustment information for both the RP-168 and RP-190 changers
    "No questions asked" Guarantee
    If for any reason you are not thrilled with the performance of
    The Redhead Tone-Arm Cartridge
    just send it back for a full refund
    "No Questions Asked"