Hale
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I have an early / mid-60's Magnavox Astro Sonic console (not sure of the date) that I inherited and have attempted to perform some basic maintenance on - at least to the extent of my abilities - but cannot get the turntable to spin properly. It plays, but the tempo is slower than it should be and rhythmic, slow warble continues when a record is played which never seems to get to the appropriate speed.
To date, I have used De-Oxit to all dials (which worked great for the FM tuner / volume, etc), relubed most every component to theturntable, and buffed / cleaned all accessible rubber wheels to assure good contact. I am suspicious that the problem lies in an electrical issue and do not know where to begin with repairs without first diagnosing the problem...this is where I could use some help.
I have a manual but it doesn't list any electronic components. I have however attached for reference the electrical diagram contained on the bottom panel within the console. Through some online research, I have found some discussions about similar Astro Sonic consoles having capacitors that eventually go bad and need replaced. And I would suspect that a unit, which is in it's mid-50's, would have some electronics beginning to fail that would need replaced - I just don't know what to replace!
I have attached several images for reference and would appreciate any guidance or recommendations to help me troubleshoot the issue...
To date, I have used De-Oxit to all dials (which worked great for the FM tuner / volume, etc), relubed most every component to theturntable, and buffed / cleaned all accessible rubber wheels to assure good contact. I am suspicious that the problem lies in an electrical issue and do not know where to begin with repairs without first diagnosing the problem...this is where I could use some help.
I have a manual but it doesn't list any electronic components. I have however attached for reference the electrical diagram contained on the bottom panel within the console. Through some online research, I have found some discussions about similar Astro Sonic consoles having capacitors that eventually go bad and need replaced. And I would suspect that a unit, which is in it's mid-50's, would have some electronics beginning to fail that would need replaced - I just don't know what to replace!
I have attached several images for reference and would appreciate any guidance or recommendations to help me troubleshoot the issue...