@archy091 Hi, This is a common problem as these Garrards age... but the fix is fairly simple. If you watch my repair video called "BSR Turntable Seized Record Repair", the CAM gear and TRIP mechanism is exactly the same. These 2 items just need to be cleaned and the TRIP lever free to move without any resistance. I think this is what is causing your current problem as it makes the arm stop at a certain point and not proceed. I hope this helps and thanks for the comments...!
Very nice sounding console and it looks great, too. Just curious as to when Australia started to manufacture solid state consoles? The earliest solid state console our family owned was a 1964 Magnavox and I believe some of the higher end Magnavox's went solid state as early as 1963.
@AstroSonic1967 Thanks for the comment - Australia went solid state probably late 60's, usually in the small portable models. I would kill for a Magnavox (Colaro UK) Micromatic TT, so cool to watch cycle...
YEs i also have brought this exact same model for only 50bux in absolute original and mint condition!! at auction here in Geelong, only thing i need is a new stylus do you know the one i need>?
@Thyanarchist Thanks for the comment! A new stylus totally depends on the cartridge that has been installed in the turntable. Most of these models used a ceramic cartridge that over time would fail. My suggestion is that you pick up a new cartridge, perhaps a new/old stock 'Sonotone' or which are readily available on eBay. I forget the model number, but the stylus number is 9TA. Look that up and you should discover the model number for that version. This is what I have & it's superb!
Hi there, i have just purchased this very same model, was wondering if you have any info you could share with me, specifictaion, adverst, anythign at all really? nice vid by the way :D
Hello! Interesting video. This Stereogram has nothing in common with U.S. Magnavox. One important difference is the Garrard turntable. Although also made in England, Magnavox used Collaro turntables, not Garrard.
Thanks for your comments... In my reference I state that these (as were many Kriesler 'Grams') were 'based on' Magnavox, meaning their style of a Radio/Turntable/Tape combos. In no way was I intending to infer they are the same as Magnavox, they are obviously completely different. Kriesler just saw the potential of these overseas Magnavox units and produced a similar style of unit for the Australian market.
Another fine console. I like the looks of the Australian consoles with the controls all lined up in front, it reminds me of a recording studio. I also like the contemporary styling.
hey tubeie07 how you doing- great to see your turntable. I got my old grandfathers garrard RC 121 which i wanted to do up. Yours looks really cool. I have only just started playing with it really to see how it all works. any suggestions, recommendations. what about parts- did you have any probs in getting parts?
Thanks rpgun for you kind comments. As far as restoring the RC121 - the best I can suggest is trying to purchase a few cheaply for parts. I find that way you can dismantle one and learn as you go (they are VERY complex) and these also give you spare parts to allow you to build a good one. I find that I can usually get 1 usable out of 3. The biggest problem, like all TTs of that era, is the lubrication ceasing up. I suggest removing all the lube and re-packing or oiling, don't just re-oil.Cheers!
Funny thing about tubes is for their rated power they play louder than solid state of the same power. That would run a 50 watt speaker with no trouble. :D
I guess we should play it for the one and only Ray Glasser "videohollic2008". He loves the theme to "City Camera News" when it was shown on WJW-TV back in the 70's.
Yes, quite proud of this one, although the other model I have featured is my favourite, as I grew up with that one! It's got quite a bit of grunt considering it's only 5 watts RMS. Just seems all components were matched up nicely! Kriesler was HUGE as a popular 'middle-level' brand here in Oz, but like other brands of the era, they went belly-up in the late 7's due to Japan influx.
Tubes used were: 4x6GW8 - 2 a side, 1x12AX7, 1x6AN7, 1x6GW8, 1x6N8. They even pasted the schematic on the back of the cabinet... There was a more basic model, running 3 watts RNS, looked very similar but controls were on the outside, TT was a BSR and basically less 'plush!'. The model shown also came with a microphone (which I have) for PARTIES evidentially! Finally, it came in TEAK, WALNUT or Rosewood. Thanks for you comments!
hi, i have the same unit,the arm gets to almost the end of the record and stays there,do have any ideas on fixing the problem thanks
archy091 7 months ago
@archy091 Hi, This is a common problem as these Garrards age... but the fix is fairly simple. If you watch my repair video called "BSR Turntable Seized Record Repair", the CAM gear and TRIP mechanism is exactly the same. These 2 items just need to be cleaned and the TRIP lever free to move without any resistance. I think this is what is causing your current problem as it makes the arm stop at a certain point and not proceed. I hope this helps and thanks for the comments...!
tubeie07 7 months ago
Very nice sounding console and it looks great, too. Just curious as to when Australia started to manufacture solid state consoles? The earliest solid state console our family owned was a 1964 Magnavox and I believe some of the higher end Magnavox's went solid state as early as 1963.
AstroSonic1967 8 months ago
@AstroSonic1967 Thanks for the comment - Australia went solid state probably late 60's, usually in the small portable models. I would kill for a Magnavox (Colaro UK) Micromatic TT, so cool to watch cycle...
tubeie07 8 months ago
Get some Shadows on it and It would be perfect.
IdontneedanIpod 1 year ago
YEs i also have brought this exact same model for only 50bux in absolute original and mint condition!! at auction here in Geelong, only thing i need is a new stylus do you know the one i need>?
Thyanarchist 1 year ago
@Thyanarchist Thanks for the comment! A new stylus totally depends on the cartridge that has been installed in the turntable. Most of these models used a ceramic cartridge that over time would fail. My suggestion is that you pick up a new cartridge, perhaps a new/old stock 'Sonotone' or which are readily available on eBay. I forget the model number, but the stylus number is 9TA. Look that up and you should discover the model number for that version. This is what I have & it's superb!
tubeie07 1 year ago
Hi there, i have just purchased this very same model, was wondering if you have any info you could share with me, specifictaion, adverst, anythign at all really? nice vid by the way :D
jameslikesstuf 1 year ago
is this a tube or solid state amp?
jks2 2 years ago
All tube amp - push-pull design... thanks for the comment...
tubeie07 2 years ago
Hello! Interesting video. This Stereogram has nothing in common with U.S. Magnavox. One important difference is the Garrard turntable. Although also made in England, Magnavox used Collaro turntables, not Garrard.
reelinrocking 2 years ago
Thanks for your comments... In my reference I state that these (as were many Kriesler 'Grams') were 'based on' Magnavox, meaning their style of a Radio/Turntable/Tape combos. In no way was I intending to infer they are the same as Magnavox, they are obviously completely different. Kriesler just saw the potential of these overseas Magnavox units and produced a similar style of unit for the Australian market.
tubeie07 2 years ago 2
i think stereograms were phased out in the mid 1970's
lake40 2 years ago
Another fine console. I like the looks of the Australian consoles with the controls all lined up in front, it reminds me of a recording studio. I also like the contemporary styling.
maynardcat 2 years ago
hey that's mac arthur park i think i have that record too by rca i suppose
chenwenhua2269 2 years ago
That's correct - Hugo Montenegro & his Orchestra on RCA !
tubeie07 2 years ago
hey tubeie07 how you doing- great to see your turntable. I got my old grandfathers garrard RC 121 which i wanted to do up. Yours looks really cool. I have only just started playing with it really to see how it all works. any suggestions, recommendations. what about parts- did you have any probs in getting parts?
rpgun 2 years ago
Thanks rpgun for you kind comments. As far as restoring the RC121 - the best I can suggest is trying to purchase a few cheaply for parts. I find that way you can dismantle one and learn as you go (they are VERY complex) and these also give you spare parts to allow you to build a good one. I find that I can usually get 1 usable out of 3. The biggest problem, like all TTs of that era, is the lubrication ceasing up. I suggest removing all the lube and re-packing or oiling, don't just re-oil.Cheers!
tubeie07 2 years ago
Just took delivery of a 1953 kriesler mantle today. Not as cool as this, though.
BBQjust4u 3 years ago
Wow! Awesome looking stereo!
Trance88 3 years ago
Funny thing about tubes is for their rated power they play louder than solid state of the same power. That would run a 50 watt speaker with no trouble. :D
kjigmond 4 years ago
Very good point...
tubeie07 4 years ago
The music that you hear is "MacArthur Park" by Hugo Montenegro. This was later used as the theme song to WJW-TV's "City Camera News".
BrooklynMouse 4 years ago
Indeed, we had the same theme used for a TV Station here in Australia in the 70's! that's how I particularity remember that track, from TV!
tubeie07 4 years ago
I guess we should play it for the one and only Ray Glasser "videohollic2008". He loves the theme to "City Camera News" when it was shown on WJW-TV back in the 70's.
BrooklynMouse 4 years ago
BrooklynMouse, thanks for the tip on this page and for sending it along - I loved it!!!!!
videoholic2008 4 years ago
yeah, TEN10 Sydney and ATV0 (now 10) Melbourne used it extensively. Lots of YouTube clips of these idents.
odeliagardens 2 years ago
Excellent work, OM.
kc7fys 4 years ago
wow it looks very old but retro and cool :P
meerkat123 4 years ago
What a beauty!
Sounds great :)
speedyc395 4 years ago
Ta for the comments...
tubeie07 4 years ago
Wonder job, it plays and operates like new. Was Kriesler a popular brand name in Australia? What tubes did it use? It really sounds great!
AllAmericanFiveRadio 4 years ago
Yes, quite proud of this one, although the other model I have featured is my favourite, as I grew up with that one! It's got quite a bit of grunt considering it's only 5 watts RMS. Just seems all components were matched up nicely! Kriesler was HUGE as a popular 'middle-level' brand here in Oz, but like other brands of the era, they went belly-up in the late 7's due to Japan influx.
tubeie07 4 years ago
Tubes used were: 4x6GW8 - 2 a side, 1x12AX7, 1x6AN7, 1x6GW8, 1x6N8. They even pasted the schematic on the back of the cabinet... There was a more basic model, running 3 watts RNS, looked very similar but controls were on the outside, TT was a BSR and basically less 'plush!'. The model shown also came with a microphone (which I have) for PARTIES evidentially! Finally, it came in TEAK, WALNUT or Rosewood. Thanks for you comments!
tubeie07 4 years ago