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  1. mcaddie7

    QRK 12C (Russco) Turntable Restoration Help & Guidance

    Hi all, A few months ago I found a crusty old QRK 12C turntable which are guess are cousins to the famous Russco turntables? Basically built exactly the same so I took it upon my self to restore it. Was hoping any of you all that own and restored one of these chunky tables may be able to help...
    • mcaddie7
    • Thread
    • idler idler drive idlers motor rumble qrk 12c russco russco turntable turntable
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Turntables
  2. J

    Pioneer PL-6U not working

    I recently bought a Pioneer PL-6U that came with the original box and when I tried to turn it on, the motor does not spin. The motor spins freely by hand, but does nothing when the switch is changed from off to any of the speeds.
    • JosipP
    • Thread
    • idler drive motor pioneer pl-6a pl-6u pl-7 pl6 pl7
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Turntables
  3. MisterDK

    Prepping a Russco turntable..

    Hey folks! I just acquired my first “real” idler drive table - a Russco Studio-Pro B, thanks to fellow AK member Bill @BillWojo. Thanks again, Bill! I say “real” because I do also have a ‘50s vintage GE portable record player which my grandparents bought new..but that’s hardly a serious...
    • MisterDK
    • Thread
    • idler drive micro-trak 303 russco studio-pro
    • Replies: 167
    • Forum: Turntables
  4. davstev

    Dual 1229 : Strobe bulb is fine, something else is up

    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...
    • davstev
    • Thread
    • 1229 dual dual 1229 idler drive strobe strobe light turntable
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Turntables
  5. Alfmonster

    Garrard 401 eddy brake removal help

    Im in the middle of a restoration and am having issues removing the eddy brake from the motor spindle. The color comes off fine but then the brake won’t budge. Is this a matter of just pulling on it until comes loose? Didn’t want to damage the spindle or brake. Also, is there a way to oil...
    • Alfmonster
    • Thread
    • garrard garrard 301 garrard 401 idler drive idler wheel
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Turntables
  6. Dual701

    Replacing a Dual 1214 2 pole motor

    Hi, not sure if anyone can answer this but.... I have a Dual 1214 that came out of a Noresco Consolette that I paid $12.00 for. It has a 2 pole motor and I was not aware when I bought it that I am not able to use a MM cartridge with it. My question is: If I can find a used Dual 1214 4 pole motor...
    • Dual701
    • Thread
    • dual idler drive repair tutntable
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Turntables
  7. VintageDutch

    Crazy idea...

    Hi to you all. An Idea for a Poor mans Idler Drive TT We all love our TT's. Thats why we land here to show off or get things fixed or to fix... I think most us would maybe like to own A Idler wheel Turntable... (now notice... I did not mention any brands):bigok: For one... they are cool as...
    • VintageDutch
    • Thread
    • 504 diy garrard idler idler drive idler wheel philips redesign remodel telefunken
    • Replies: 36
    • Forum: Turntables
  8. E

    Pioneer PL6-A Idler TT Capacitor Value

    Hello friends, just wondering if anyone knows the value of the capacitor in the Pioneer PL6-A. My son and I recently found an excellent and rare example. It runs and sounds great but recently at start-up, the table was lagging and my instinct is that the cap needs to be replaced, but the value...
    • etch
    • Thread
    • idler drive pioneer pl6-a
    • Replies: 29
    • Forum: Turntables
  9. goodshelac

    Pioneer PL-6 (older 1965 model)

    Good evening. I found a great looking Pioneer PL-6 the other day. It's cosmetically sound but needs some love under the hood. First it'smissing the spindle. Second, the motor mounts seem to be rotting causing the motor to sit uneven this not making contact with the idler wheel at 33. Any one...
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