Ceramic. The unit does not have an amplifier if I'm seeing it right. The pickup is in series with the batteries and speaker, like some kind of variable capacitor or carbon pile acted on by the stylus through the reed it is attached to. I've never seen anything like that outside of early telephone pick up capsules that used a DC talk circuit.Other than pointing out that it is a ceramic cartridge, is there a question?
I have not seen a cartridge configured like that and it could be that Pioneer created it specifically for those Hawaiian portable record players.
Battery replacement does not look very convenient.
when I worked at Radio Schaak, it was an "RS-25,"
correct. as pure as can be in regards to "from needle to eardrum" even though there might be some bandwidth limitations. not seeing an riaa eq circuit anywhere. although i seem to lean toward decca on a few things.The unit does not have an amplifier if I'm seeing it right.



trying to figure out what the cartridge assembly is and if there is a replacement or electromechanical upgrade even though its a mono setup.is there a question?
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With bandwidth on that unit riaa eq. probably wasn't a concern, could think of it as pre emphasis, helped not having it.![]()
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correct. as pure as can be in regards to "from needle to eardrum" even though there might be some bandwidth limitations. not seeing an riaa eq circuit anywhere. although i seem to lean toward decca on a few things.
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Phono Stages with selectable EQ Curves (RIAA, Decca, Columbia, etc.) ?
I know they aren't inexpensive and are likely well out of my $$$ range, but thought it would be interesting to assemble a list of Phono Stages (SS or Tube) that allow selectable EQ curves for older LP pressings. Off the top of my head I'm aware of the Thoress Phono Enhancer, ARC Ref Phono 2 &...www.audioshark.org
very good to know in regards to system longevity. even though the needle is relatively easy to replace. overall cartridge, no so much..Sapphire needles are gentler to vinyl, as well as quieter with scratchy discs. However, Sapphire tips tend to wear after 15 hours of play...
contacted him and his response was:You may get some input from a fellow, Gary Stork
might have to do some frankenstein engineering under the hood although i noticed high output carts exist around 2.6v...Sorry never seen anything like this
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