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technics 1700

  1. baratz

    Technics SL-1700 MKII or Pioneer PL-71?

    Hello, I'm torn between purchasing these two new turntables: Technics SL-1700 MKII (480 euros) Pioneer PL-71 (600 euros) Aesthetically I'm more inclined to get the Pioneer, but I would like also to check with you guys which would be the best for my system: Cartridge: Benz Micro Ref S (got...
    • baratz
    • Thread
    • pioneer pl 71 technics 1700
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Turntables
  2. juicyribs

    Tone arm rest fix for Technics SL-1700

    Hi folks. I just got my first ever turntable, Technics SL-1700. Unfortunately the arm rest is broken. Apologies for my English in advance. This method follows this https://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/dyi-tonearm-arm-rest-for-technics-sl-1600-mk1-sl-1700-sl-1800-sl-1950.569278/...
  3. N

    Technics 1700MK2: cueing motor won't stop

    Hello all, I recently came into a Technics 1700mk2, allegedly in "perfect working order". I have found the small motor for the auto return simply wont shut off as long as the turntable is powered. With the band replaced(this forum was great for that), this causes the tonearm to be perpetually up...
    • Nelson24
    • Thread
    • repairs technics technics 1700
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Turntables
  4. GemmaLou

    Help with Technics SL-1700 headshell

    Hello, I’m new to the site, and new to record player maintenance/ repair etc. I recently picked up an Technics SL 1700 at a garage sale for almost nothing. However it is missing the headshell, cartridge and stylus. I am having a hard time figuring out what replacement headshell to even look...
  5. D

    Technics SL1700 Channel Dropout

    I've had this turntable for many years and it has always performed flawlessly until this weekend when the right channel disappeared. I tried all the usual stuff: cleaning the contacts for the headshell, reseating the tonearm connection, swapping out the cartridge, changing out the RCA plugs on...
  6. C

    Technics Sl-1700 45 RPM too slow

    Finally upgraded from a Sony PS-LX150 to a Technics. The knob to turn from 33 | 45 is very stiff, and it seems like the 45 RPM is running a few revolutions too slow, even with the pitch maxed out. There are many threads that point to cleaning off the contacts from under the turntable, but no...
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