Dual 1019 cartidge replacement
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ryson2
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I will be replacing the cartridge but it turns out I found what I think are the stock cartridges. Both gold, ones labeled "Empire 2000E" and the other is "Empire 888". I assume one is for 78's right? Anyone know which?
Also, one question. I removed the changer spindle and inserted the single play spindle. The spring mounting hardware that connect the player to the plinth, the one in the front of the unit would come in contact with a record? I read over the manual, the spring mounting screws seem to be in correctly ... what am I missing here??
Are the heads of those mounting bolts supposed to sit flush with the turntable base?
Also, one question. I removed the changer spindle and inserted the single play spindle. The spring mounting hardware that connect the player to the plinth, the one in the front of the unit would come in contact with a record? I read over the manual, the spring mounting screws seem to be in correctly ... what am I missing here??
Are the heads of those mounting bolts supposed to sit flush with the turntable base?
cubby01
aka Buck
I don't think either of those cartridges are specific to 78's. Although one may have a stylus for 78's in it. Looking up carts and the like Google is your friend.
Re the spring mounting and lock down screws. If I recall correctly they should be all the way down. No way it would contact the record if in the correct position.
Re the spring mounting and lock down screws. If I recall correctly they should be all the way down. No way it would contact the record if in the correct position.
cubby01
aka Buck
This is how the lock down screws should look when ready to play.
http://www.doctordual.ca/Quickstart/ImageLib/Dual_1019_Wedge_base_002.jpg
http://www.doctordual.ca/Quickstart/ImageLib/Dual_1019_Wedge_base_002.jpg
Rybeam
Super Member
Excellent table, well worth the effort to get her up and running. A Shure is commonly what was used on them. Empire was also a popular choice for them back in the day. The M97xe is the classic choice at this time. I have also read that the new Ortofon 2M line works well. I have not had the pleasure of hearing one, has anyone else?
cubby01
aka Buck
Ryson, it sounds like the transport screw is not in the right position. There is a disk shaped foot at the bottom of each transport screw. The foot should be beneath the wood deck of the plinth. It sounds like on your screw the foot is between the wood plinth and the metal deck of the turntable
To remove the table from the plinth (or replace the table into the plinth) the three transport screws should be screwed to their loose (wobbly) position where the head is maybe 1/8 inch up from the deck. To pop the table in or out you need to push these loose transport outward so that the disk on the foot swings inward allowing it to escape from the slot in the plinth. Or likewise drop the table into the plinth.
If correctly inserted locking down the deck for transport is achieved by pulling up on the loose screw and unscrewing further (counter clockwise) until the deck is pulled down to the plinth.
For regular play screw the transport screw down (clockwise). If starting from transport position it will free up when it hits the threadless (wobbly) section. Keep screwing down. There are about 3 screw threads near the head of the transport screw that will lock the screw head down to the metal deck and keep the transport screw from vibrating.
The disk foot should be beneath the plinth and the deck should be resting only on it's three springs.
To remove the table from the plinth (or replace the table into the plinth) the three transport screws should be screwed to their loose (wobbly) position where the head is maybe 1/8 inch up from the deck. To pop the table in or out you need to push these loose transport outward so that the disk on the foot swings inward allowing it to escape from the slot in the plinth. Or likewise drop the table into the plinth.
If correctly inserted locking down the deck for transport is achieved by pulling up on the loose screw and unscrewing further (counter clockwise) until the deck is pulled down to the plinth.
For regular play screw the transport screw down (clockwise). If starting from transport position it will free up when it hits the threadless (wobbly) section. Keep screwing down. There are about 3 screw threads near the head of the transport screw that will lock the screw head down to the metal deck and keep the transport screw from vibrating.
The disk foot should be beneath the plinth and the deck should be resting only on it's three springs.
ryson2
Active Member
Hi Cubby --
Thanks for the information. The disc foot is underneath the United Audio plinth as shown in the manual I think.....im a bit stumped but when I get to removing the deck I hope the light will shine.
Rybeam --
thanks for the info, went with the Shure you mentioned. 56 dollars shipped... pricey for a novelty 25 dollar investment. If I wanted to play 78's, what else would I need that wouldnt cost very much money.
(I walked passed 1000+ 78's in my life at GW, record shows, gararge sales etc........... vowing I would never get that desperate in my collecting addiction, and here I am asking what paraphenelia I would need to use such a thing?)
Thanks for the information. The disc foot is underneath the United Audio plinth as shown in the manual I think.....im a bit stumped but when I get to removing the deck I hope the light will shine.
Rybeam --
thanks for the info, went with the Shure you mentioned. 56 dollars shipped... pricey for a novelty 25 dollar investment. If I wanted to play 78's, what else would I need that wouldnt cost very much money.
(I walked passed 1000+ 78's in my life at GW, record shows, gararge sales etc........... vowing I would never get that desperate in my collecting addiction, and here I am asking what paraphenelia I would need to use such a thing?)
cubby01
aka Buck
ryson I reread your prior post. I think you were almost there. You said "clockwise (lowering the screw) loosens and removes the table from the plinth." Thats right. you just need to push the screw down even lower past the threadless section until the threads near the head catch, then a couple turns to snug the head down.
For what it's worth, I tried a Grado Black when I had a 1019, and it didn't like it at all; when I switched to a Shure (the one you mentioned, in fact), it played very well. Maybe I didn't set up the Grado properly, but repeating was an almost constant problem. Some cartridges just seem to do better with certain tables than others do.
ryson2
Active Member
Wait a moment... turning the screws counter-clockwise... tighten the deck to the mounting plnth and highers the screw making it impossible to play a record. I can get the screw to mount flush by turning clockwise, but then the disc foot does not sinch up and clasp the bottom of the plinth.
Im sure some of you are thinking... idiot. But is the turntable supposed to float on its springs or securly attach to the plinth and sit flush with it?
Im sure some of you are thinking... idiot. But is the turntable supposed to float on its springs or securly attach to the plinth and sit flush with it?
