Old CANTON Discostat

[smgoma]

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Does anyone have any experience with this type of CANTON Discostat? Came on an old DUAL 1219 I just purchased. Any documentation available?

[vlamofoon]

Used it for many years on my Dual 601.
The first models came with a fosfor/bronze tracking bristle at the front, later models employed a carbon fibre bristle. (The latter possibly due to complains or fear from users that the fosfor/bronze bristles could damage the Groove)
I used both and never had any issue about that. I see you mis the Bristle. It doesn't bother because tracking without is also okay. The only thing wich isn't working now is the anti-static function because these bristles were meant to conduct static electricity to the ground connection of the Amplifier. That's why it is wired.

[smgoma]

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Actually, this still has what looks like a copper brush, although it is somewhat bent.

[vlamofoon]

Ah, you do have it complete! Couldn't see it clear on the first pict perhaps.
It is a real job with patience, but you could unravel the whirl of Copper; at least this is the third kind of material on the Canton. (never seen it before) Or if you find a piece of insulated Copperwire of very fine structure you could use it as replacement. Bent it upwards in a bow shape, so it skates on top of the record groove and you are absolute sure it will not harm your records
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[tsaG]

This is the ground wire! Dont put it on your records! you need a Carbon brush.

EDIT: Sorry, didnt see that this is an old Thread