turntable

Hi, I have the following wires to the mute switch, of which only the green is still attached Yellow, Green, Red, White, Black Could someone please tell me where the other ones go, please? Perhaps @doctorolds or @tcdriver could help here...

Hello, I have a Zenith MN2604 I purchased from the non-original owner. On the back, the label reads: Model MN2604 Chassis 8NT02 7L01Z1. The system's radio and speakers function (albeit with some minor static). I am posting here because I am looking for help diagnosing an issue with the...

Having a hard time finding where to lube my tonearm lifter.I have to carefully lower tonearm as it seems the grease is old and wore out.Tried the"tube" but absolutely no vids.

So,I took the brush off my Pickering XV15/625E,used a scale and set it to 1.5 gms,balanced,redo antiskate,everything is fine sounds great as it always did. It was just harder to eyeball putting the needle down because my lighting is not the greatest and with the brush it was even more confusing...

So,I have a Debut lll with an Ortofon M2 Blue,and also an Essentials lll with a Ortofon OM10. I know there is a bit of difference in the carts but I'm just wondering what you all thought is the better TT as I have been on line for a while and seem to get a few different...

So,I have 3 TTs now,don't ask me why....Project Debut,Essentials lll,and a Pioneer PL 518. I thought I would buy a splitter box to a/b on one input and go direct on the other.I am using a Sansui AU 717.So I bought one that didn't look too cheap,and it works but seems I'm not getting the,what...

New here and new to vinyl. Have a Technics SL-J2 as my first turntable and love it. I have health issues and wanted something with as little fuss as possible, and that thing is pretty close to plug and play which is great. Wondering if the SL-7 would be a big enough upgrade in sound quality to...

Steal of a deal at a garage sale.Pioneer pl 518 was just sitting there with weight off the tone arm so they thought it was broke,got it for 20.00,yippe!Found the Wright in the box took it home cleaned it up and works perfectly.So,here is my question: I have a Pickering xv15/625e on it right now...

I just picked up a Thorens TD-124 MK1 with an SME 3009 arm. I've had an MK2 with a Grace arm for several years. Here are some pictures of what they look like next to each other. I've always wanted an MK1 and I finally have one. I truly have been lusting after one and feel fortunate to get it...

I recently picked up a nice Dual 1229. Upon plugging it in and testing, I noted that the strobe isn't working. Believing that my original strobe bulb was shot, I ordered an LED replacement from dualfred in Germany. It arrived yesterday. Putting it in place of the original bulb, it exhibits...

Hello all. I have a JVC turntable (QL-F61) with an AT 1100E cartridge. I recently replaced the stylus and when listening to records today noticed that I was getting static on one channel. I'm going to write what I've done to try to figure this out and fix the problem, but I'm struggling to...

Hello everyone, I have recently come across a Hitachi SD-3210 turntable/receiver combination and can't find any information out there except a basic service manual that lists parts and electrical diagrams. I have taken it apart and connected some loose things. A few light bulbs are burnt out...

Hi all, Does anyone have any thoughts on the quality of the Pioneer PL-1250 turntable? It's a Japanese-only (so 100v and in need of step-down transformer) direct drive model and doesn't seem to have an exact US/European equivalent. And it's very good looking. I'm considering getting one...

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I have recently started creating a turntable from the ground up I will be creating a blog with an extensive writeup of exactly what I did and more Importantly - why. Things purchased: Tonearm/Cartridge Cables Protractor Platter Mat Motor / motor driver / motor belt Isolation feet Things I...

Ok so this is gonna be of an info/ photo dump. Please bear with me as any help would be greatly appreciated. The belt slipped off my LXI and I took everything apart to get it back on. I get the belt on and once I got everything reassembled everything seems to be working, but I'm having full...

Hey there, I've recently picked up an old Sony PS-X5 turntable this past weekend from a local garage sale. While it needs some work on replacing its capacitors and electrical components, I would like to know more about the included cartridge. To my knowledge it is marked "Grado RS1" with a...

Hey AK, Been looking to upgrade from pre-amp to amp for my technics sl-1500 and came across this listing on Facebook marketplace for $365… “Technics SA-5370 made in 1977 it’s in beautiful condition, new lights, controls thoroughly cleaned, chassis has been sealed and is in beautiful...

Bought this turntable. I replaced the capacitors, adjusted the tonearm, cleaned the variable resistors. Everything works perfectly. Does the motor spindle need to be lubricated? The motor runs quietly, keeps the speed, but the turntable is 30 years old, maybe the grease has dried up? Thanks in...

I just received my clearaudio V2 performer back from Sounsmith and I love it. Clear sound, highs seem perfect but we live in the mids. Out of sheer curiosity I'm thinking of purchasing a new Ortofon Black cart. My question is..... Does anyone have a perspective on this. For reference, I'm using...

Hello all, I have an RP6 with an RB303 arm and Neo PSU. I'm getting a lot of noise in the right channel only, through my tube amp. I have traced the noise to the right channel of the table. No change in the noise if I unplug the power supply, no change in noise if I try to touch a ground wire...

Hi, I need to replace the broken start switch of a Dynacord IST 104. The original model is a Dialistat 2-pole type (DPDT), same as the one pictured below but with a larger metal holder allowing screwing it to a metal plate, itself attached to the metal body of the turntable. The blue plastic...

Good evening, I am very excited about the possibility of finding help on this thing - I had a moto turntable gifted to me which I took apart to clean and lubricate, when trying to put it all back together, I have forgotten where 2 of the springs go in the turntable. Does anyone know where I...

Trying to help a friend with a KLH model 25 turntable. Everything seems to be working properly except the rubber wheel (see pic) that makes contact with the drive: A: does not move freely, and B: has round burn spot(from the drive, I suspect) Can the wheel be found and replaced? I’m a musician...

Hi Everybody! I'm currently running a Sansui SR-222 mkii with an Empire 2000Z cartridge. But I see a Marantz 6100 listed locally at a good price. I've always loved the look of Marantz gear (although the 222 looks cool too) but to what extent would the 6100 be an upgrade over my current...