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dual 1254 cartridge

ursadawg

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Apr 1, 2017
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Hello. I just acquired an older dual model 1254 turntable. The cartridge is hanging loose from the head shell and i see no screws or clips with which to reattach it. This is not a typical 1/2 " inch head sheat can be removed with a collar. Any help would be appreciated.
 
I believe that on that TT you push the finger lift backwards to remove the cartridge holder and cartridge. You may be missing the piece that the cartridge mounts to.
 
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