'53 Zenith Cobra-Matic S-9010

[radiotvnut]

If this is something you plan on using often, you might consider modifying it to use a standard ceramic cartridge. As expensive as those cobra cartridges are, I'd hate to think that I had to sehll out $70 every time I needed a stylus. As popular as these are, you'd think Pfanstiehl (current aftermarket cartridge/stylus supplier) would have these made again.

[decojoe67]

Originally Posted by radiotvnut

If this is something you plan on using often, you might consider modifying it to use a standard ceramic cartridge. As expensive as those cobra cartridges are, I'd hate to think that I had to sehll out $70 every time I needed a stylus. As popular as these are, you'd think Pfanstiehl (current aftermarket cartridge/stylus supplier) would have these made again.

Thanks to all the great advice, I'm pretty sure I know what I need and at what price (eeek!). I plan to go with the original green (33/45) cobra and use the unit sparingly. The one odd thing about the S-9010 is there is no specific spot to safely place the tone-arm when it's not in use. It's way too easy to damage the needle!

[decojoe67]

Just wanted to inform anyone who has one of these units that it seems the proper place to store the tone arm when not in use is actually on top of the right white slide knob! I just looked through the original manual online. It seems the pointed shape secures the arm fairly well. Even when it's in it's furthest position to the left, it does not reach the stylus tip.