I am repairing a model RCA 45-J because I have a large
collection of 45s. This model does not have a speaker or
amp so seems it should be fairly simple to convert to
stereo.Would like suggestions if anyone has done this
and how t will work out with this short tone arm.
Also what type of cartridge etc.
Thanks
BobH

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: I am repairing a model RCA 45-J because I have a large
:collection of 45s. This model does not have a speaker or
:amp so seems it should be fairly simple to convert to
:stereo.Would like suggestions if anyone has done this
:and how t will work out with this short tone arm.
:Also what type of cartridge etc.
: Thanks
: BobH
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Hi Bob, Try this link. www.everythingradio.com/RCA_45rpm_players.htm
I haven't done it but these guys might be able to give you all of the information you need to convert your record player to stereo. Let us know how you made out. Best 2 U, George T

I do a lot of restoration work on these RCA 45 players. The tone arms were made for the low profile, 5 gram tracking RCA crystal cartridge that originally came in the sets. There are stereo ceramic cartridges I use, and are available, that will fit once you make a holder to mount it, and add a couple grams weight to track, and work pretty good. If you want a magnetic stereo cartridge, you basically have to find one that is low profile and same mounting screw spacing as the arm. If you want true stereo, then you will have to run new 4 conductor shielded wiring thru the arm. If you want just mono, the existing wiring is OK...Be aware that these old arms were made to track records at ~5 grams, so it may be take some work to get a modern mag cartridge that tracks at 1.5 grams, to track without adding the extra weight which might kill the stylus suspension.
Lots to cover here..Hope this helps...