Cool Front Loader PS-FL1

jkilla

Out of Touch

• Nov 13, 2012

• #1

Just got one of these on the weekend, I am liking it very much, has a very 'futuristic' feel to its operation, most front loaders that I've seen are linear track, and p-mount; This one is neither!

 

wualta

permanently nonplussed cat

Subscriber

• Nov 13, 2012

• #2

VERY cool!

Which JVC cartridge is that?

 

jkilla

Out of Touch

• Nov 13, 2012

• #3

It's a JVC MD-1029 (Made by Audio Technica, same as an AT10/11/12 series cart)

 

Sandrion

Active Member

• Nov 13, 2012

• #4

That thing is pretty slick lookin.

 

Gravelyguy

Active Member

• Nov 13, 2012

• #5

Jkilla,

I picked up it's brother the ps fl5 last weekend. It has a speed issue that I haven't had a chance to delve into yet. But I am with you it is quite a looker. What are your impressions after listening to it?

Dave

 

jkilla

Out of Touch

• Nov 14, 2012

• #6

Dave I haven't had a chance to check with a strobe but to my ear it sounds like mine is a bit "slow" in terms of pitch. I think in the manual there's a page explaining how to adjust it with a screwdriver. Not sure if thats the issue yours is having.

 

krisjay

Super Member

• Nov 14, 2012

• #7

I have a Pioneer front loader. Love it, uses moving coil cartridge, fantastic sound, heavy as all hell.

 

Gravelyguy

Active Member

• Nov 14, 2012

• #8

I downloaded the service manual but haven't had a chance to look at it. Let me know what you find out. Mine speeds up and slows down.

Is the green "locked" light supposed to be solid green or blinking? I am guessing solid. Mine blinks.

Dave

 

jkilla

Out of Touch

• Nov 21, 2012

• #9

Gravelyguy said:

I downloaded the service manual but haven't had a chance to look at it. Let me know what you find out. Mine speeds up and slows down.

Is the green "locked" light supposed to be solid green or blinking? I am guessing solid. Mine blinks.

Dave

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Well mine is definitely slow, maybe a few RPM under what it should be, and the manual calls for an oscilloscope to check the speed, which I don't have on hand (who the heck does??).

All I can think of is the slow way: adjust, reassemble, test, disassemble, <repeat>. Any ideas?

 

Gravelyguy

Active Member

• Nov 21, 2012

• #10

Hi Jkilla,

I think you are on the right track. Mine can't keep a constant speed. It was recommended that a recap is in order. I will get to it when I can. Probably sometime next summer.

Let me know when you get it running at speed. I can live vicariously. I really would like to know how these sound.

Dave

 

janikphoto

Lunatic Member

• Nov 22, 2012

• #11

I've seen the pioneer FL, but never a Sony... cool!

 

jkilla

Out of Touch

• Apr 29, 2013

• #12

jkilla said:

Well mine is definitely slow, maybe a few RPM under what it should be, and the manual calls for an oscilloscope to check the speed, which I don't have on hand (who the heck does??).

All I can think of is the slow way: adjust, reassemble, test, disassemble, <repeat>. Any ideas?

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After opening up the bottom of my PS-FL1, a small turn of the variable resistor later, things are sounding better! I'm going to verify with a strobe but there is an audible improvement now that I'm up to speed