speed issues

Hey all, I'm trying to get an RT-707 back into shape. It had been worked on before, caps that see the most usage have been replaced and the problematic small signal transistors that keep up the recording bias have been replaced with modern subs as well. It doesn't response to any speed...

Hello all! I recently purchased a Sony PS-LX2 Direct Drive turntable. Everything appeared to be working perfectly at first. 33 RPM works without any hiccups. However, when I put a 45 RPM record on, it was running at about only 37 rpm. So I found the service manual for the Sony PS-LX3 (Very...

I have a runaway speed issue on a SL-Q303: when the start/stop button is first depressed the table will speed up and never look back. Nothing changes when you change the speed selection (33/45). When you press stop, the tone arm will whip back into resting position (likely being powered by the...

Hello all, I really wanted to try out a decent starter Belt drive turntable. So I did a fair amount of research, as well as watching youtube reviews and reading amazon reviews. I landed eventually at this model, which has about a 90% approval rating from Amazon and only one specific post...

Folks, I rescued a Pioneer PL-5 turntable from the pawn store last week.... used, but in the original box with a decent Stanton Gold cartridge on the tonearm. While the box said "tested," I accepted it was not. For $50, I took a shot, as I hate to see vintage electronics go to places where...

Hello, I'm trying to repair a Gates broadcast turntable for a friend, and I just can't figure it out. The table runs at the right speed a few minutes after power-up, but as time goes on the table gets slower and slower. It has a new idler, so what else could be the issue? I believe it is a...