Hey folks, I recently found a 1980s Yamaha PX-55 turntable for $20 and figured I would give it a go. Only issue with it is that its missing the entire headshell. I figured this would be an easy fix as they’re (mostly) plug and play.

Now I’m looking at universal headshell and realising I may be SOL. The tonearm connector is as picturedas pictured.

Seems there’s no space for the captive pin captive pin on this tonearm. Now, I don’t have a spare headshell to check… Is that pin removable?

Do I need a different type of headshell/will a universal connector even work with this tonearm?

OR

Will I have to replace the tonearm connector to a universal type in order to get it all working nicely?

Any help is appreciated. Happy to discuss as required. I’m somewhat familiar with electronic repairs but new to turntable repairs, parts and terminology.

  • Adm_Drummer@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
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    3 days ago

    No sentimental reason for keeping it at all. I just think it looks neat! I’m definitely not going to spend $100 for the OEM stuff. That aftermarket part looks just right though. I’ll use that as a basis for my hunt or buy it if nothing comes up local.

    I do luckily have a spare cartridge or two laying about off some other hardware so that’s nice lol

    Also, just to add for the heck of it: $20 CAD so like… 50 cents American basically.

    Thank you so much for your help on this!

    • ZaneEnglish
      1·
      3 days ago

      No worries, good luck with the hunt!