Mag-Ni-Phone

[Mr Grumpy]

If your arm is the same as mine and comes apart in the middle, yes the needle screw should have a raised center with a sapphire in it. I might replace mine as a curiosity, but it isn't strictly necessary- there are better machines to play Pathé discs on.

The turntable should just lift off- the spindle on mine is tapered with no pins or screws. If it is seized put some oil down the hole, or possibly some solvent, then tap gently on the spindle with a piece of wood as you lift the turntable.

Thank you sir.

Our machines are virtually identical except that the manufacturer's name is different. The soundbox looks to be a near exact match as well,
except for the name.

I found the soundbox to be very similar to a Columbia I have, not sure of the name of it.
(not my image)

[estott]

The soundbox is a very close copy of the Columbia, except for the back fitting. When I took it apart the paper backing came out and the Stewart logo was visible cast into the metal- so they made them.