Tonearm rewire

jeremymarcinko
jeremymarcinko Posts: 3,785
in 2 Channel Audio
I broke one of the leads today while swapping cartridges on the Debut Carbon. Anything I need to know before attempting a rewire? Is there an acceptable tone arm wire that isn't as fragile as the stock wire?
Any advice is appreciated.
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 7,658
    Are you wanting to replace the cartridge clip or the complete tonearm wiring?
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  • jeremymarcinko
    jeremymarcinko Posts: 3,785
    The clip is fine, but the white wire snapped off when removing the clip, so the tonearm wiring will need replacing. Seems to be just a matter of feeding new wire through the arm and a bit of soldering, but I am not sure what gauge to use. I also think that I need to replace all wires so they match.
    Oh, Listen here mister. We got no way of understandin' this world. But we got as much sense of this bird flyin in the sky. Now there is a lot that bird don't know, but it don't change the fact that the world is happening to him all the same. What I am tryin to say is, is that the course of your life, well its changing, and you don't even see it- Forest Bondurant
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 7,658
    I can recommend the tonearm wire offered by Cardas, you can order it in whatever length you need and request clips already installed. I got mine long enough to pass through the arm tube and put RCA plugs on the end to connect to the transformer beside the table. No intermediary connections.
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  • jeremymarcinko
    jeremymarcinko Posts: 3,785
    I do not think I will be able to get the clips already attached because I will need to run the wire the other direction. I pretty sure that I will not be able to make the turn at the base unless I remove the tonearm bearings or feed from beneath the table.pjh6obpk9faj.jpg
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,497
    edited August 2015
    Disassembly of tonearm should be approached with caution due to fragile bearings requiring precise adjustment. You may not be able to find an exact tool to remove screws.

    I've used the fish tape method when rewiring tonearms. That is solder one existing wire in tonearm to the replacement wires and gently pull while pushing the replacement wires through. You can also do them one at a time using this method.

    Sometimes there is a little excess length of wire in arm, enough to reattach a broken tag and attach to cartridge. There is usually a rubber plug in the tag end of arm that must be pulled out, releasing pressure on the wires so any excess can be pulled through. The plug can also be foam which will offer little resistance.
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