Can someone identify this Magnavox TT for me?

[ZachHaines]

Hey everyone,
Picked this up from someone that was going to toss it.

I know its a magnavox but can anyone identify specific model?
Pics below.

Thanks!
Zach

 

[beatcomber]

Possibly a Collaro... does it say "Made in England" anywhere?

 

[ZachHaines]

Possibly a Collaro... does it say "Made in England" anywhere?

Hmm.. I can check when I get home from work tonight!

 

[KentTeffeteller]

Magnavox Automatic 400 changer. Collaro built it. Adequate but not as fine as the pre 1967 models.

 

[ZachHaines]

Magnavox Automatic 400 changer. Collaro built it. Adequate but not as fine as the pre 1967 models.

Can you link me to any info on it? I can't seem to find any..Thanks!

 

[KentTeffeteller]

Information on it is not common, not in the line for very long. One of the less expensive Magnavox changers.

 

[gridleakrick]

That appears to be a Magnavox W626 changer.
Rick

 

[KentTeffeteller]

Yes, I was just getting ready to post back with that model number.

 

[tubewade]

These are still decent, in my opinion, but slightly less reliable than the earlier "Micromatic" variety. The Micromatics used a dual idler design, one for the platter and one for the automatic functions, so that the auto cycle remained the same speed whether the table was running at 78 rpm or 16 rpm. The "Automatics" had only one idler so, like most other changers, the cycle speed would change depending on the speed of the records you are listening to.

 

[KentTeffeteller]

Another big issue today is the slim head models lack easy cartridge options, and the EV cartridges Magnavox used, are getting more difficult to find. The 1958-1966 Micromatics were the best changers Magnavox ever built.

 

[bgar]

I have the same one. I'm having a hard time finding one as a replacement or for parts.
It is a W626 Automatic 400.