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  1. B

    Anybody own or have information about the Technics sl 1400?

    I've been searching for my first turntable, since cds led us astray, and have found a Technics sl 1400 pretty much in mint condition. I'm curious because I can find very little information about the Technics sl 1400 itself on the web and could use some advice. Any sages out there that could...
  2. G

    Technics SL-Q202 help (newbie)

    Hey everyone! New sound quality addict here. I recently came across an old Technics SL-Q202 TT. I tried to set it up and it all (seems) to work fine, but the tone arm keeps swinging to the right. I've messed around with the weights for longer than I care to admit but for some reason the needle...
    • Greenman121
    • Thread
    • audio help help needle bounce newbie sl q202 sl-q202 technics technics help tone arm tone arm swing
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Members' Systems
  3. L

    Technics SA-5470 - DC Voltage @ Left Output

    Hello everyone! I'm fairly new to this forum and to vintage equipment in general. I have a Technics SA-5470 with a brand new set of power and driver transistors. I also changed a a few bad resistors and one other transistor. Someone had shorted out the left channel on this unit. I was originally...
    • Lui
    • Thread
    • help solid state technics
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Solid State
  4. R

    Shure RXP3 Replacement Stylus

    Just picked up a used Technics SL-Q3 which I am absolutely thrilled about! It does need a new stylus though. I know this is essentially the same cartridge as the M104E and thus can accept a wide range of styli. Here are my current options: Shure N-104E - $95 Jico N-104E - $56 (plus a months...
  5. Theo A

    Crackle In Volume Knob in Technics sa-200

    Hello all, Before you suggest it, I have used deoxit and cleaned every switch and pot as much as I can. But still around 11 o’clock on the volume dial there is some crackle. This only happens on the right channel. Any suggestions ?
  6. Theo A

    Adjusting DC Offset on Technics sa 400

    Hello all, After getting a dead technics sa 400, I narrowed the problem down to a shorted power pack and replaced it. Low and behold, everything was working alright, but the dc offset is pretty high now. This is a relatively higher model in the technics line, are there pots to adjust the offset ?
    • Theo A
    • Thread
    • dc offset sa 400 technics
    • Replies: 56
    • Forum: Solid State
  7. R

    Is this Craigslist special a decent buy?

    Technics SL-1300 MKII Looks to be in really good shape, mentions the cueing mechanism doesn't work, but that isn't a huge deal. Would this have any effect on auto-stop? https://orlando.craigslist.org/ele/d/winter-park-technics-sl-1300mkii/7262340318.html Thanks in advance.
  8. R

    New System - Japanese Components Advice Appreciated!

    Hi there, new to the forum, just starting to build up a new system and trying to decide on an amp and speakers at this point! Currently just picked up the preamp, Technics SU-9070, and looking at likely more Japanese components. Wondering if anyone could give me any pointers in terms of hooking...
  9. ZoKtorR

    Technics SL-1411, need some help

    Hi, I have a Technics SL-1411 which doesn't spin but goes back and forth when I hit the start button: I have an identical, working model, so through swapping parts I've determined that it's not in the start/stop board, nor in the motor. I've been replacing transistors on the control board...
    • ZoKtorR
    • Thread
    • sl-1301 sl-1311 sl-1401 sl-1411 technics
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Turntables
  10. M

    Replacing Technics SL 1700 strobe lens

    I’ve got an SL 1700 MK1 with a cracked strobe lens. I have two questions. 1. How hard is it to actually do the replacement on this? 2. Are these pretty much universal in that line? It looks like the SL 1700 MK1 lens is the same as the MK2. And the SL 1300 etc. Thanks for any help you...
  11. A

    Advice on a technics SU-V900

    Hi! I was wondering if someone would be able to help me. I’ve been gifted load of equipment left by my grandad and I have no idea on where to start on what they are worth or how to even work them. I was wondering if I listed the names of these items one of you lovely clued up people would be...
  12. Ldsc2002

    Technics SA-424 Restoration

    Hi, I just bought this Technics SA-424 receiver, and I am looking at restoring it. The amp is in pretty good condition, but there are some things that need fixing. The first one is the volume potentiometer, which is really dirty and makes a lot of noise when changing the volume. Is deoxit...
  13. symkob

    Did I buy the correct RCA cords for my Technics?

    So, i made a post here bout a week ago asking why my new cords were **** sounding and now i know. So i ordered from Kabusa, since a lot of people told me to. I contacted the dude that owns the site and he told me to get the Mogami W2528 Molded Gold Connectors they’re the first ones listed on...
    • symkob
    • Thread
    • kabusa rca soldering technics turntable wires
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Turntables
  14. klamsoss

    Technics SA-203 with DC offset

    A friend of mine brought me the above mentioned receiver hoping I could fix it up for an office system for him. It's a compact little unit with decent specs and some trick looking panel functions for the tuner section. The original issue was that it wouldn't turn on. I figured it might be a dead...
  15. symkob

    Replacement RCA Cables for Technics SL-1800

    Are these any good? https://www.fluance.com/rca-audio-cable-ca03 If not, can someone link me to a good, reasonably priced cable I can solder into my turntable?
    • symkob
    • Thread
    • audiophile phono rca technics turntable
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Turntables
  16. symkob

    Muffled Sound after replacing RCA Cables on Technics SL1800

    Hello, about half an hour ago I replaced my Technics SL-1800’s RCA Cables, the old ones were 44 years old and finally gave out earlier today. Everything went well while replacing the cords. I soldered everything to the correct spot. Easy stuff. Well, now every time I play a record, there’s a...
    • symkob
    • Thread
    • cord rca replacement replacing soldering technics turntable turntablism wires
    • Replies: 29
    • Forum: Turntables
  17. Bo Smith

    "Do turntables sound different" comparison video

    We primarily are listening to cartridges at this price point, many say, and I was wondering how true that is. I put a ton of work into my latest YouTube video where I shootout two similar vintage turntables and see what's different: Technics SL-D2 & Kenwood KD-3070 Let me know what you think...
    • Bo Smith
    • Thread
    • cartridges comparison kenwood marantz schiit sony stereophile technics turntable
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: Turntables
  18. Ldsc2002

    Destroyed Technics SU-Z600 faceplate

    Hi, I just bough a mint Technics SU-Z600 that was sadly damaged in shipping. After searching for one of these amplifiers for a long time, I finally found a mint one for a good price and decided to buy it. I know its not exactly a high-end amplifier, but I really wanted one because its the...
  19. D

    Servicing Technics SL 1600

    Recently got a second hand technics sl 1600 that needed some general maintenance, youtube and this forum have been very helpful! I was able to re grease the tone arm cuing mechanism and clean the pots. Lots of dust build up at well. I wasn’t sure if there was any benefit/safe to spray some...
  20. Ldsc2002

    New to TTs and bought a NOS Technics SL-QD33. Anything I should check before using it?

    Hi, After wanting to get into vinyl for quite some time, I finally decided to buy a Technics SL-QD33. I really liked the idea of getting a NOS Technics turntable after buying a pair of NOS Technics speakers, and I am now waiting for my turntable to arrive. The manual states that the turntable...
    • Ldsc2002
    • Thread
    • nos sl-qd33 technics turntable
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Turntables
  21. L

    Technics SL-220 tonearm wont go down to record

    Hi There, Hoping for some help with this Technics table. I recently tuned it up for a client who then proceeded to drop the table while moving it. At first, they thought the cueing wasn't working but the cueing system seems fine. The problem is even with the cue down and the counterweight...
  22. D

    Setting Proper Overhang

    I am using the Technics overhang gauge with my SL 1600. What is the best way to make sure the cartridge sits exactly centered after making sure the stylus reaches the 52mm line? I am eyeing the "center location" of the cart in the head shell but am wondering if there is a better way to ensure...
  23. SquarePusher

    Technics SL-D500 or SL-D2?

    Hello AK Family! Thankfully with good luck I was able to obtain both of these tables (fully functional) at a good deal. I wanted to ask those who know far more which one I should make my "go to" while the other will be a back-up? To answer the next possible question SL-D500 has a Shure LTP-2...
  24. S

    Detailed Technics SL-10 Disassembly guide

    Found on the web. Thought this would be useful for some. Very detailed walk through with step-by step directions, diagrams, photos and more. This was definitely useful for me with SL-7 and might be useful for other LTs in the same family http://www.onekana.com/project_view.asp?projectid=43
    • Sean Y
    • Thread
    • repair sl-10 sl-7 technics
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Turntables
  25. C

    Weird SL-1200 Anti-Skate Issue

    Hey, guys. I have a Technics SL-1200MK2 and the anti-skate control is acting up really strangely. It seems to function properly, i.e. turning the knob will impart some movement on the tonearm when floating, but any time I turn it above 2 or so, it turns itself back down to a lower number. It...
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