"Ashley Jones" wrote in message
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| I was wondering if anyone knows how to find a repair
shop/person that can
| service my 1962 Grundig Rossini record player/radio stereo
console. I think
| the pots need to be cleaned, and the turntable motor needs to
be oiled,
| nothing major.
|

Paul Margen in Berkeley, but, alas, he died a year ago.
Try checking with an electronics parts shop where professionals
buy to see which of their customers they think might be good. Al
Lasher's in Berkeley is a good start; I don't know where you're
located -- there are undoubtedly others who I'm blanking on right
now.


| Also, does anyone have any suggestions or recommendations on a
replacement
| for the dual 1010 (that will fit this console) if I decide to
buy one off of
| ebay, etc.?
|
| Any suggestions would be appreciated.
|

It is possible that a better Dual will work. I'm thinking of the
1009, 1009SK, and the 1019 (most advanced of the three). I'm not
familiar with the 1010, but it would be unusual indeed for any
console manufacturer to put a truly good model in any consumer
product -- and this includes the German brands. Different models
in a given brand often mount the in the same cutout, so one of
these three models may just drop in (or it might not). These are
very high-quality small-sized changers, so small that their 11
1/2 inch platters actually hang over the edge of their
deckplates. Your console probably was made to work with a
high-output ceramic cartridge, but you'll do better with these
machines by using a better magnetic cartridge along with a small,
affordable phono preamp. There's probably some unused space
inside the cabinet where the preamp can be mounted.

There was also a very nice ELAC/Miracord 40A that was almost as
small as those Duals, but it would not mount in the same cutout.
It was also sold by a few channels, including Radio Shack. The
machines I've mentioned are all excellent quality, very heavy,
and rugged. With tweaking, the Dual 1019 becomes close to budget
audiophile quality, exceeding the performance of your console.

I recommend against buying any turntable long-distance. It's a
rare seller who knows to pack it properly. I know of eighteen
bashed-up turntables bought on eBay. You can check on Craig's
List, or call The Soundwell -- a used stereo shop in Berkeley,
for appropriate changers that you can drive home in your own car.
These changers can benefit from a thorough
cleaning/lubrication/adjustment, especially after all these
years.

Richard