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philips 312

  1. J

    Budget cartridge for Philips 212, with low mass arm

    I picked up a Philips 212 turntable for $15 at a thrift. I got it working and will do additional servicing in order to re-sell it. I figure if I get it reliably running, it would be a great turntable for a beginner. Currently, it has a Ortofon VMS 20 E cartridge, but I'd like to keep this. I'm...
    • Jibe02
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    • philips 212 philips 312
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Turntables
  2. sae-7125

    philips ga-312, the joys of electromechanical cue switch designs plus a few other features.

    instead of photo-bombing an older thread, like the one listed below, i decided to start another new thread. https://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/problem-with-cueing-mechanism-on-my-ga-312.235580/ some youtube vids were informative but lacking in regards to intricate repair not to...
    • sae-7125
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    • 120v usa capacitive touch buttons cue button issues cue mechanism damping fluid electromechanical made in holland philips 312 solenoid turntable repair
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Turntables
  3. R

    Philips GA-312 vs Technics SL-Q5?

    This may not be a very helpful thread as the two turntables are very different, but just in case someone has had experience with both, I thought I'd ask! I recently wound up with each of these after looking for something with a small footprint. The SL-Q5 survived being shipped relatively...
  4. R

    Philips 312 Broken Tonearm

    Hey everyone, First post on AK, so feel free to correct/criticize anything in the posting and thanks in advance for any advice! Here's my story- stumbled on a thread here when looking at a new turntable and ultimately decided to go for a Philips 312. Found one on shopgoodwill.com and probably...
  5. Isaac C.

    Dual 1257 vs Philips GA 312? Which is better?

    Hello everyone, I currently own a Dual 1257, but have been looking at the Philips GA 312. Of these two, which is better sound and construction wise? Thanks in advance!
    • Isaac C.
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    • comparison dual 1257 philips 312 versus
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: Turntables
  6. Scott_STL

    Getting back into vinyl on some vintage tables in St Louis

    Hello all - Been living in STL since mid-1980s - since early 90s had been listening to fair-to-middlin' CD player and amp powering a decent pair of Infinity's. Few months ago decided I wanted to get a turntable after flipping through the bins at a record shop - the nostalgia of doing that put...
  7. ws6 ss

    Philips 312 channel issue

    Hi everyone. I'm working on a Philips 312 I recently found at a flea market ($5!) The issue I'm having seems to be a dead left channel. Here's what I've tried so far: - Hit the sled and tonearm contacts with some deoxit. - Wiggled the RCA jack connection/wire and don't seem to get any feedback...
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