Description
Restore the authentic, mid-century analog performance of your classic European record player with this genuine CBS Ronette RA-284-P Mono Crystal Phono Cartridge. Manufactured in the Netherlands, this classic "turn-over" design is highly sought after by collectors and restoration specialists looking to preserve historical playback accuracy.
Product Specifications:
- Model Number: RA-284-P / TO-284-P / RA284P
- Brand: CBS / Ronette
- Country of Manufacture: Netherlands (Holland)
- Element Type: Crystal Piezoelectric (Mono)
- Mounting Style: Specialized snap-in mounting clip with 2 integrated ball contact terminals
- Tracking Force Range: 6.0 to 10.0 grams
- Frequency Response: 30 Hz – 10,000 Hz
- Condition: Vintage / New Old Stock (NOS) or Tested Working Pull
Target Application & Compatibility:
The specialized P-variant of the 284-series features factory-calibrated display correction filtering and a distinct electrical contact shape. It is explicitly designed to drop directly into:
- Braun: PC3, PC3-SV, and Phonosuper series gramophone decks
- Tefifon: Select early-generation vintage players
- Compatible with traditional dual-sided replacement styli (such as the Ronette SA-100/SA-250 sapphire or DI-100 diamond elements).
Restoration Note: Vintage crystal cartridges are inherently sensitive to moisture and long-term storage environments. This unit has been visually inspected to ensure the internal crystal element remains intact and structurally sound for historic equipment overhauls.