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    Mounting a Cartridge to a stock AR XA Headshell

    You'll probably need spacers, but I'm not familiar with the Best Audio Headshell. Even if it uses #3 screws, like the original, the shortest screw supplied by AR was 0.183" (4.65 mm) long. The mounting flange on a M97xe is 0.050" (1.27 mm) thick. Typically, on an AR headshell, you'll only get...
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    Pioneer PL-518 problem

    Many manufactures include the process to adjust the tonearm height in the owner's and/or service manuals. For some reason Pioneer didn't, at least in the 518 manuals. Here's my procedure: 1. Unplug the turntable 2. REMOVE THE STYLUS !!!!! 3. Place junk record on platter 4. Release tonearm rest...
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    Help from some Stanton experts, please

    I agree with gadget73. The D81 Stylus should be on the 881 body & vs. versa. As gadget73 pointed out, measure the resistance of each body to tell what you have. I bet the K7401 body measures close to 1300 ohms & is a 681 body. Here's a photo of the certificate included with one of my 681EEE's.
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    Technics SL 220 Weak left channel

    Follow Montycat's advise first. If you still can't find the problem, and assuming you have a multimeter, check the resistance from the pins at the end of the tonearm to the RCA connectors at the end of the cable as shown on the attached drawing. The resistance should be very low and even between...
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    Sony PS-X5 Tone Arm Lift not lifting enough

    There's a small hex set screw on the side of the arm lift mechanism. With the arm lift lever down, loosen the screw and raise the mechanism a teeny bit, then tighten the screw. Make sure you secure the tonearm in the tonearm rest. It would be wise to remove the headshell & cartridge while you're...
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    Uneven Platter - Pioneer PL-518

    Great! Glad to here it. How are your feet & assuming they're bad, what are you going to do about them?
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    Kenwood KD-1033/AT666E hum

    The headshell wiring that you show is correct. Although my guess it that your motor mount cushions are shot, make sure you check out all wiring and tonearm connectors as Sgt Shultz suggested. I'll attach a drawing that will make it easy. Remove the headshell, break off the sharp end of a...
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    Trouble finding .47uf capacitors for turntable

    Dingus76, It would be best if you post a photo of the capacitor(s) that you want to replace. The value of the capacitor that you mention is available in a few types and many different voltage ratings. It's very important to get the right cap.
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    Kenwood KD-1033/AT666E hum

    I don't get what you're saying. Do you mean "when the needle is placed on a record"? Did you watch the video I suggested?
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    Uneven Platter - Pioneer PL-518

    Hopefully, it's not a bent spindle. The motor is mounted on a sheet metal plate. I've seen mounting plates tweaked when transported with the platter mounted. Remove the platter and top plate, place some sort of rigid object under the bottom plate (yellow arrow below). left of the motor (when...
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    Kenwood KD-1033/AT666E hum

    Sounds like a mechanical issue to me.... Try this. Unplug the turntable, put a record on platter, lower the cartridge onto record (as is you're playing it). If it still hums, it's probably an electrical issue. If not, it's a mechanical problem. Assuming it's mechanical, Plug the turntable in...
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    m97xe - Worth sticking with? Or time to change?

    How did you go through US Amazon to get to Japan's Amazon? It appears that you can go straight to Japan's Amazon but returns might be a concern.
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    Dyanco PAS 3X tone potentiometers

    One of my PAS3's had the same problem. I removed the knob, sprayed F5 between the rotating shaft and it's housing and let is sit for awhile. While waiting, I removed the cover and sprayed the contact side of the pot. Later, I replaced the knob on the tone control and slowly worked it back and...
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    Technics SL-D2 question ...

    The spindle/platter interface has a slight taper. If you're hand is large enough put your thumb in one slot or hole in the platter and your small finger in the other, lift slightly while tapping on the top of the spindle with the smallest hammer you have. Do not pull up very hard or you may lose...
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