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 Scotty
 Location: Melbourne, VIC
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Hi all,
I’m repairing a collaro conquest turntable and need to source a suitable replacement stereo cartridge. The current Ronette cartridge is non serviceable and I can’t find anything else that will fit satisfactorily. Looking on eBay there are a few options but far too expensive.
Looking to see if anyone has something available that I could purchase.
Thanks
Scott


 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 2 · Written at 12:15:53 PM on 20 December 2025.
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 Ian Robertson
 Location: Belrose, NSW
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https://www.wagneronline.com.au/product/ceramic-cartridge-snap-in-type-1005671?sku=pc31

They have others but they are more expensive. I think this one would be more appropriate for a vintage TT.

That cart comes with a clip but the headshell in the Collaro is a bit too deep. Longer screws and plastic spacers should fix that, or maybe a small block of Craftwood or similar.
 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 3 · Written at 1:09:33 PM on 20 December 2025.
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 Scotty
 Location: Melbourne, VIC
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Thanks Ian, appreciated
The exiting cartridge is both 33 & 78 flip over type. I do have newer ceramic cartridges with a flip over needle but would have to figure out how to mount it to clear the head shell
Cheers
 
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