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 Return to top of page · Post #: 1 · Written at 3:39:16 PM on 24 March 2024.
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Hi, I just got this old precedent radiogram and I'm trying to find out what model it is? So I can find a new stylus/cartridge
Images are here - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-suCqF3Jq-qd01bh-FQJXD2Jaac1USGx


 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 2 · Written at 4:13:23 PM on 24 March 2024.
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Precedent was a brand used by manufacturer AW Jackson. They made lots of models of radiograms, most of which used either Garrard or BSR turntables.

There's likely a replacement (or near equivalent) cartridge and stylus available and it would be useful to remove the cartridge and see if there are any markings on it and/or compare it with others.


 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 3 · Written at 4:16:35 PM on 24 March 2024.
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Thanks. How can I tell what type of turntable it is?


 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 4 · Written at 4:20:32 PM on 24 March 2024.
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Often the brand is marked on it, however, what is more to the point of your reason for posting is to identify the existing cartridge -- which may not be the original.


 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 5 · Written at 4:24:09 PM on 24 March 2024.
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Thanks GTC. In new to radiogram so didn't realise the turntables are by a different company. I posted as if love to know what year and model it is (in case I need future repairs). But thanks for your advice on the stylus


 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 6 · Written at 4:33:51 PM on 24 March 2024.
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I read "So I can find a new stylus/cartridge" as you were seeking just that.

Turntables were a specialist item. AFAIK, in Oz since circa 1950's just about everyone in the radiogram manufacturing game used Garrad or BSR units.


 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 7 · Written at 10:27:37 PM on 24 March 2024.
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I can't give you a model number for the 'gram but it dates from the early '70s.
Pity about the paint splatters!
The electronics was a design that AW Jackson had been making for many, many years and it uses valves. 6BM8s as I recall.
Not exactly Hi Fi but they make a pleasant enough sound.
Turntable is a BSR. (model 2025?)
It will probably need a service, the bearing grease turns to glue and the rubber jockey pulley goes hard on the surface - this can be easily fixed.
Replica BSR replacement cartridges (this one is called a C1 from memory) are readily available. Try WES components. You will probably need to change the cartridge but it's worth trying a stylus first. WES have these too.


 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 8 · Written at 2:40:01 PM on 26 March 2024.
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The radiogram looks like a Model S25.

Introduced in late 1962 the S25 was produced throughout the 1960's and into the early 1970's. A later version, Model S25A from 1971, was solid-state with the broadcast band only. The valve version was the last of the Precedent dual-wave radiograms.

There should be a label on the back cover showing the model designation, although they can get loose and go missing.


 
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