linear tracking

I am having an issue with one (but not all) of my cartridges skating outward with my linear tracking tonearm. This issue has me puzzled so I thought I would see if anyone here might have an idea on what might be the issue. I have a heavily modified Maplenoll Ariadne turntable. I custom...

The MMC2 cartridge on my Beogram 8002, which I resurrected from scrap about two years ago along with the rest of the 8000 system, finally died, nothing but a faint distorted mess on one channel, and the other one open circuit. The suspension was already a bit iffy when I got it (stylus canted to...

Can anyone help me find a replacement dustcover for my 1990s Scott PS4004 Linear Tracking turntable? It has a crack down the middle from something falling on it. I tried gluing it but no luck. It has a very specific, somewhat unique shape, etc., and I'm surprised at how hard it's been to find...

Hi, long time lurker here. I recently picked up a broken Mitsubishi LT-20 for cheap and thought I would give a shot at fixing it. All of the tracking LEDS were burned out and I got all of those repalced and the turntable works now. It plays a full record and tracks fine. However the tonearm...

Hi all, anyone know any details about the two different sizes of Harman Kardon ST-8 turntables? I have one of each: One is 2-3/4" tall (high) , black brushed anodized sidewall, logo on the right side, with the baseplate recessed up into the sidewall. One is 2-1/4" tall (high), black brushed...

Hi all, first post! I find myself surprisingly expeled from Vinyl Engine [1] and instead of faking my way back in I've decided to turn a new leaf and start somewhere else. I bought a Technics SL-5 a few months ago which was advertised as being in perfect working order. This was close to true...

Bought an SL-5 at an estate sale about 2 years ago, have been using for about 1 year very regularly, but the other day, out of nowhere, it ceased starting if I press the START button. I have been able to get it to engage (the platter spinning and cartridge descending) if I use the CUEING button...

I've had various Technics linear tracking turntables since the '80s, but this one is my favorite -- for looks and functionality. It's a 1981-1983 Quartz direct-drive SL-7 -- metal plinth, not plastic -- with a Shure P-mount elliptical-stylus cartridge. No, she doesn't sound quite as good as the...

I just purchased a defective ps x555es, however to my surprise it actually mostly works. The only thing that isn't working is the tonearm. I checked for hardened old grease and if the belt was ok but both are fine. I also checked the cables of the mechanism itself but those looked fine aswell...

Hello all, I have a technics so- 5 in pretty good condition that I got from a friend. One day, I noticed that it was running a little slow, so I began adjusting the speed from the bottom. While I was adjusting the 33 rpm screw, it fell out into the chassis. I had to take the whole thing apart...

I've been trying to get my Realistic Lab 2200 linear tracking TT in good working order. I've ordered a new cartridge and fixed a cuing problem, for which this thread was very helpful. After I did all that I noticed another issue. The tonearm appears to be tilted, like it's leaning over a bit...

Calling all vintage turntable gurus! Hi all, I recently hooked up my old record player from when I was a teenager in the early 80s, a Magnavox FP 1463. It was in almost perfect condition, but I was disappointed to discover that it doesn't "cue" anymore. The needle moves over to the correct...

I received a Technics SL-Q6 from eBay listed AS IS/BROKEN recently, when the only listed issue was a broken stylus. The tone arm was confirmed to work and the platter spun, so I figured it probably just needed a new cartridge/stylus. I bought it for $60, and the seller was nice enough to package...

Uh oh where is my AR? Out for some tuning of the suspension and tother ouch ups I wanted to do. So I had this for a while just haven't had the time or motivation but now is the time.

@BillWojo has this really smart perspective on his favorite vintage gear: "if it has proprietary or unobtanium parts, insure it by recapping as quick as possible"... or something like that. He asked me to do a quick recap on his Yamaha PX-3 linear turntable and it went pretty well... with only...

Well suddenly the tonearm of my PL L1000 won't lift until it scrapes the edge of the paper label. It drops where it's supposed to.......... I have the service manual, it references the use of an oscilliscope, taking it apart etc. I don't have a scope. Is there another way?

So I got a SL-QL5 in a trade and it worked but needed a belt, cleaning and regressing. So after doing those things, the stylus touches the record when the arm is in the up position and makes the record stop in the down. I have no idea how this happened, I got the service manual and followed it...

Just curious, I have never had one. Does it have a drive motor for the arm? When you look at a record it appears that the grooves are not always equal distances apart or are they really the same. If they are not equal wouldn't that pull the needle to one side if the tone arm is being feed a...

How do these compare against each other? They are both Quartz locked and I think you can select the tracks to play on the J3 but which one would you grab if you had the opportunity?

This is probably a dumb question, but any idea where I might find some parts reserves for a Technics SL-BL3? Ebay has a couple units, but spending the money on a whole unit for one part is something I want to avoid. It's a linear tracking TT that I had as a kid... not the original one, but one...

Went to go buy records from a guy and he had this in his shed. Can’t find anything on the web. It wasn’t working so I hacked into it late last night and found that it needed a new belt for the linear tracking motor. Put a rubber band on it and it works like a charm. Anybody have a linear...

Hi! I've owned a vertical, linear, both-side play Optonica RP-114H turntable for quite a while now. When I bought it, I was just a beginner, so instead of replacing just the styli, I threw the entire original cartridges (two Audio Technica AT3830s) away and replaced them with Audio Technica AT91...

Getting no platter rotation no matter what I try. When the power button is pressed and then start button, the repeat indicator flashes. I hear a hum but no platter rotation. I took the bottom off and didn't find any soldering or overheating problems that were obvious. Platter spins freely by...

I recently got given a JVC L-E5 (full set up including original matching A-E5 amp, Tape Deck and Tuner). It was my Girlfriend's Dad's and he recently got a brand new player so had no use for it anymore. Despite being over 25 years old he had obviously taken very good care of it but I have no...

Wondering if anyone out there know how to adjust the lead in on a Mitsubishi LT-55 turntable. I've cleaned it, lubbed it, New belt and new stylus. Only problem I'm having is the tonearm sits about 1/8" too far to the left. It leads in a touch late and it doesn't autoreturn because again it's...