Well, the much-expected and heavily-dreaded day has come, and after 14 years of ownership, the 1966 Philco cabinet hi-fi all-transistor stereophonic radio-phonograph is in need of a replacement needle. Sigh. Although miffed and a bit curious (as to how it broke), I’m confident that a replacement can, and will be found. Now begins a hunt of a completely different kind.
The Prudent Groove 
did you find your needle?
mine was this one, beeter price there than the $30 + shipping everywhere else
S856-DS73Diamond 0.7 mil tip for 16,33,45 rpm records, sapphire 3 mil tip for 78 rpm records71D, 81D, 111D Available$8.00
S856-DS77Both tips for 16,33,45 rpm records; 0.7 mil diamond and 0.7 mil sapphire71D, 81D, 111D Available$7.00
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