RCA studiomatic changer

[hermitcrab]

I asked this over on the old forum, but don't think too many were there anymore , I got a RCA console for free last week , but it is missing the changer ... seeing these mount from the top , I almost have to find one made for a RCA ... anyone got one they wanna sell or maybe trade ? let me know...
Thanks
Elton

[electra225]

Do you have the model number of the instrument and/or the model number for the changer you need? This might narrow down the search.

[hermitcrab]

The console itself is a model VLT62W the changer can be either the RP223 or the IC RP226 the schematic shows the changer with the IC on the cartridge , the unit itself claims to be a 150 watts peak...

[Motorola minion]

Is a changer like the one in my VLT-51 what you need? I think its an RP223 but cartridge is not the IC version.

[hermitcrab]

the IC version is just a stacked preamp... probably could sub in a 8 pin op amp to do the same job , seems to me a higher output cart would also make up the difference ... or I could always make one out of the same CA 3020 chip that RCA used and put it in line...

[Motorola minion]

Is a changer like the one in my VLT-51 what you need? I think its an RP223 but cartridge is not the IC version.

Both of the changers are RP230, I will let you know

[hermitcrab]

anything that mounts from the top is fine with me.. the changer like in your original picture would work , I just want to avoid cutting up the plinth if I can

[Motorola minion]

Sure PM me with your address.

I can pack it up to ship USPS, once I see what both of them need. Obviously, you may want to upgrade the cartridge and possibly rubber parts. the Idler wheels seem equally iffy.

[hermitcrab]

Sounds great to me , I expect any changer I find will need tending to ... been working on restoring a VM changer and got my first dud cartridge from Gary... but he is working to make it right...

[hermitcrab]

I finally found a RCA changer ... had to buy the whole console to get it, not sure what the model was , but it has to be from 67 or 68 it was a theater set but the TV is long gone ... it still has the speakers on both sides including the 15x8 woofers , also has the am/fm radio head.. if anyone is looking for those type of parts...