Help w/ stereo

[res6jya6]

Hey everyone... I'm new to the forum, but deffinetly not new to wanting to hear high quality audio. I've got a 1957 Motorola 6K22-1 Record Player/Stereo... The turntable is wired directly into the amp, and the audio is spectacular (contains a 15" woofer, two 5 1/4" mid-ranges, and a 5" tweeter). I was wondering if it was at all possible to splice some auxiliary cables into the amp, so I could listen to my iPod through the speakers?

 

[Adam]

Welcome to the forum!

Did coondogtheman1234 at YouTube give you the idea? I was looking around for some info and came across his video and your response.

Sorry to say, I haven't found the answer, yet. I'll keep looking, though, and others here might already know. Give it a bit of time, as a lot of members are on the east coast and are around more earlier in the day.

 

[res6jya6]

He did, in fact! Haha... it seems you searched Google the same exact way I did! You probably saw the video/photos I had up there too? I really am hoping that there is a way to do this...

I was reading somewhere that the line output of a turntable is some 1000 times lower than that of a CD/media player... which required the pre-amp to prep the audio for the reciever. Could this fact impact my idea... would hooking up an iPod to this system blow it or anything?

Thank's again for the reply!

And does anyone happen to know the value of this system? I can't seem to find one on eBay, nor is there much online regarding this system.

 

[Adam]

Yeah, I'm a Googling addict.

If you were to splice in before the phono preamp portion, then yes - it would probably damage something. I'm just not sure how easy (or possible) it would be to splice in after the preamp.

 

[res6jya6]

Google rocks, haha.

I just sent a message to Motorola regarding the model... asked them if they had wiring schematics or anything else pertaining to this model stereo.

I'm also going to wait a bit longer to see if anyone else has input on this subject.

Thanks!

 

[res6jya6]

So -- still no information from Motorola in my inbox, nor was there anything faxed as I requested.

I call the "Motorola" phone number... and am presented with a list of sum twenty items that have nothing to do with stereos.

I have to confuse the hell out of the automated system just to get connected with a real person...

from Argentina.

I tell her that I don't need help with a phone or networking system...

"Well we don't do that..." (In their broken english)

"Yes, you do. I need information regarding my 1957 Motorola Hi-Fi Record player..."

"1975 High five motorola?"

"1957 Motorola HiFi Record Player, it's a stereo."

And now I am waiting endlessly on hold while these people figure out what the hell I am talking about, and then who the hell I can talk to.

>.<

I don't normally use caps...

BUT WHY THE HECK CANT THESE STUPID COMPANIES JUST HAVE A DIRECT DIAL PHONE NUMBER FOR INQUIRIES?!

 

[res6jya6]

Contacted Motorola in Illinois. Searched the _heck_ out of Motorola's address, came up with a corporate number. Nice English-speaking lad answered. I requested the information, (all the while joking and talking actively)... and was put on hold.

He was going to contact a veteran from parts and service.

The line beeps, I remain confident.

He comes back.

Okay, so apparently in the 1970's, Motorola sold off all of it's Phonograph information and whatnot to a different company.

They had no idea who that company might be.

- - - - - This is going to be quite an adventure.

 

[res6jya6]

I talked with a local electronics store that has been around since the 50's...

They said that something can be done with a switch, but due to the fact that the pre-amp and amplifier are combined, there would be high distortion and that people with these should simply stick with vinyl and do NO modifications.

For now, I guess I just have to stick to vinyl... I would however like to purchase a tube amp sometime in the future and start listening to my tunes with that. Any good reading on this on the web anywhere?

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I have uploaded a .doc file of the owner's manual (retyped and with images inserted) along with .pdf scans of the original manual.

.DOC Motorola 6K22-1 Owner's Manual:

http://www.mediafire.com/file/bmgzwj14r2l/Motorola Owner's Guide - 6K22-1 Series.docx

.PDF Motorola 6K22-1 Owner's Manual (Scans):

http://www.mediafire.com/file/f25voc2dz2y/Motorola Owner's Manual (6K22-1).rar

 

[res6jya6]

I talked with a local electronics store that has been around since the 50's...

They said that something can be done with a switch, but due to the fact that the pre-amp and amplifier are combined, there would be high distortion and that people with these should simply stick with vinyl and do NO modifications.

For now, I guess I just have to stick to vinyl... I would however like to purchase a tube amp sometime in the future and start listening to my tunes with that. Any good reading on this on the web anywhere?

- - - - - - - - - - - -

I have uploaded a .doc file of the owner's manual (retyped and with images inserted) along with .pdf scans of the original manual.

.DOC Motorola 6K22-1 Owner's Manual:

http://www.mediafire.com/file/bmgzwj14r2l/Motorola Owner's Guide - 6K22-1 Series.docx

.PDF Motorola 6K22-1 Owner's Manual (Scans):

http://www.mediafire.com/file/f25voc2dz2y/Motorola Owner's Manual (6K22-1).rar

.PDF Motorola 6K22-1 SERVICE MANUAL (Scans):

http://www.mediafire.com/?mnzrzy0ezmy

 

[tridd]

Hiya - I'm brand new to the forums and have an issue with my Motorola 6K22-1. I sent it to Austin for repair and they didn't pack it properly for the return trip. So now the clear molded plastic piece that goes accross the front (has the record speeds stamped into it) is all cracked & broken. Any ideas where/how I might find another one? I've looked all over the internet with no luck. Thanks in advance - All the best - Troy

 

[Adam]

Welcome to the forum, Troy!

Sorry to read about your issue on that. Did you contact the store in Austin? Seems like they should be at least trying to help you find one, if not buy it and send it to you.

 

[tridd]

Well, it took them over a year to get my turntable back to me. They did some cursory searching for a replacement part, but were unable to find anything. I imagine my best luck would be to find someone who has a nonworking model they're trying to sell and willing to part it out, but I haven't had much luck with that either. I even went as far as buying a plastic repair kit. A company called "Plastex" has an interesting product, but not very useful when you're trying to get an optically clear result.

So I was hoping that maybe someone might know of a company that sells vintage record player parts.

 

[macddmac]

Can you put the broken part together? If so, someone with a 3D printer might be able to fabricate a new one for you. Not sure about cost, but worth a google
Cheers, Mac

 

[tridd]

Thanks for your reply - I did check on that, but the cost is pretty high to custom fabricate a piece - $300 - $500. It's around $100 just to do the CADD work.