Compared to the difficulities of the Garrard 3500 a while back, this changer was thankfully s.o.p. for service. Unique to these models is the special design spindle retainer clip that must be replaced in a designated position. That is only addressed in a factory manual, not in Sams. I marked the pos...

Tracking for the E-V 275 is 2-4 grams. Cycling and speed test-out today with power all good, and cartridge sounds good. I found the changer needed the set-down position adjusted, so that the end of record play would engage at appropriate position. Another Garrard 3000 series appears to be heading my...

This changer is a few years newer than the W801 I recently serviced. The motor rotor spun by hand was off, and when I opened up the motor, the bearings were bone dry. After cleaning and added turbine oil, the rotor spins like a top when rotated. I was peeved some smart design engineer at Collaro cha...

Appears to be a Zenith X900 series louvered model.

I've always liked the looks of V-M devices of that era. But what were they thinking when they they put three tubes right underneath the filter cap? Chris Campbell Yes, I realized that when I put the amp back in, and checked the new caps temp after running the amp. They were toasty to touch. Caps ar...

This gal was sittin' in bubble wrap on a chair for some time, and I forgot what was in it, so I had a nice surprise opening her up. Amp is 35W4, 12AT6, 50C5, with a pristine 5 x 7 speaker. All original V-M branded tubes there. The 1200A changer's original idler wheel was still good ! The original So...

Here's the big sister to the mono G.E. V631. The case was evenly covered with some kind of nicotine looking stuff. It did not have cigarette smell, than goodness, and cleaned up fine. The RD-500 changer sub-plate actually requires some special G.E. service tools to get it apart. I use long cotton ti...

Bill and Dan,

I am glad you all enjoyed some fond memories of
the G.E. player.

I have an affectionate attachement to
restoring these little gals.

Howdy Sandy,

Very glad to have you join the group !

And glad you have an interest in analog audio,
as you see we do here.

A recent client wanted a record player for his grand daughter, who is starting a great interest in record albums. I told him these little G.E. SS players sound really good for their size. He asked me to find one, and here it is. In great 1960's shape; a little servicing, a new stylus, a clean up, an...

The changer appears to be a Garrard 2025TC.

They are nice ones with a smooth tonearm set down
on the record.

They are not difficult to service, cycling design a bit similar to
the ubiquitous BSRs.

The Sams 591-9 dates from 1962, with 6V6 tubes in that chassis.

As Bill noted, there may have been a chassis design change,
over several years.

Your chassis numbers will probably give the clue.

That amp looks like it will cook bread !

Welcome Randy,

We welcome your expertise in vintage electronics !

This is a really nice looking Philco, with new grille
cloth provided.

At $25, I hope someone grabs it to treat it well
after it is restored.

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Italian provincial not my cabinet style, but I know this gal will sound great. Cabinet appears in very nice condition as are the controls and V-M 1201 stereo changer. That's a very good price. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2182861419159910/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_...

I've restored one of these players, and they are nice. A V-M 950 changer, 8 inch speaker, and PP 50C5, a very quiet amplifier as I remember. These also came with a very stylish wood stand that had another speaker in it. I'm glad it's out of that super hot attic at least ! https://www.facebook.com/ma...

For $25, I wish I had room and energy to obtain this nice Zenith Microtouch 2G console. Though the style is not for me, the cabinet looks SOLID. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1965508807495339/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post p.s. "The turntable doesn't...

Thank you gentlemen for your dedication to the forum.

First time servicing this model, which was a re-design from the L/S/W 600 series of changers. Some good changes, and a few less than improved ones. First, there is only one idler wheel that runs the platter. The cycling mechanism now is similar to other changers, with the platter gear post designed ...

I think this might be a Magnasonic.

Looks to be in great shape and another bargain.

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