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  1. Z

    Technics SA-DA8 overload - help me narrow it down?

    Hi all, I just hooked up a used Technics SA-DA8 at my house and am experiencing the dreaded overload warning. I see this has happened to many people and could have many causes. In my case, the warning appears if the volume knob goes above ~50%. Based on a bunch of posts about this, I decided...
  2. ClayTune

    HELP Unique situation with Technics SL7 (video included)

    So, please watch this video, I need help desperately. I messed up so bad. And I just got this turntable. The guy who sold it to me was trying to convince me NOT to put the mounting screw back in. Now I understand why. But after a thread here a couple members convinced me it helps the cartridge...
    • ClayTune
    • Thread
    • catridge mounting screw sl7 technics
    • Replies: 53
    • Forum: Turntables
  3. Moonwatcher

    Technics SL-Q3 tonearm hops to the left as it sets down

    So I recently found my college Technics turntable under a pile of junk at my mom’s house, a nice surprise. In fact I love it. After initial issues that you amazingly knowledgeable AK guys helped me fix, I got around to fine-tuning the tonearm's automatic-start set-down position--it was a...
  4. O

    Technics SL-D1 or Dual 604

    I have 2 old turntables and I'm wondering which one I should upgrade with new stylus. Both seem to work fine. Both direct drive tt. Technics SL-D1 has a shure M70ej cart and stylus (fully manual). Not sure of upgrade path. Dual 604 has a OM10 cart (semi-automatic). I'm thinking OM 20 if worth...
    • OldRay
    • Thread
    • cartridge dual om10 shure m70ej stylus technics
    • Replies: 52
    • Forum: Turntables
  5. Johnny_Law

    Technics SL-1650: How do I disassemble the start / size / repeat mechanism?

    I searched and couldn't find a good answer. I'd like to disassemble this mechanism to clean and re-lube. But, each rotating plastic piece appears to be installed on a stud that's fixed to the frame. The service manual seems to indicate they just ... slide off, with the stud coming...
  6. Bernie13

    What is causing my tonearm to be stuck?

    Hi, I have a Technics SL-B270 turntable that I just got. When I lift the tone arm the turntable will start spinning but the tone arm will only move about 2 inches. I can’t set it down onto the spinning turntable. It’s as the arm is stuck at two inches. What is the issue? I know it’s been sitting...
    • Bernie13
    • Thread
    • sl-b270 technics tone arm tonearm
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Turntables
  7. Moonwatcher

    Technics SL-Q3 tonearm/pickup not moving forward

    Good evening, everybody. I was cleaning out my mom's house and found my old college Technics turntable. I was excited because after fooling with frustrating and costly changers, this deck seemed simple and straightforward, yet it had auto functions like lifting the needle and dropping it...
  8. slickshoes

    Late 70s All-Technics Setup

    I got my SA-5760 in 2009 and had it with an Akai tape deck and SL-1200. I started a DJ residency in 2014 and couldn't keep taking the 1200 away one night a week so I got a semiauto BD-22 that was actually a great TT. I found my 676 tape deck in early '19 and it has been great but FF very slowly...
  9. brewera

    Technics SL-Q3 service manuals

    Does anyone have any service manuals for the Technics SL-Q3? I have one that is working fine but would like to have a service manual in case I need to make any repairs. Much appreciated.
    • brewera
    • Thread
    • sl-q3 technics
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: DIY
  10. N

    Pioneer SX-590 FM STEREO PROBLEM

    Hello everyone, i have a Pioneer SX-590 receiver with a problem on FM stereo. when i put it into mono, FM sound is fine, VU meters move.but when i switch to stereo, sound almost inaudible even in high volume, vu meters not moving and stereo light not lighting. pots are all cleaned. aux and other...
  11. T

    Technics SL-1800mk2 Re-cap list

    Hey everyone - did a quick search on the forum and Google - can't seem to find a re-cap list for a SL-1800mk2 - wondering if anyone has compiled this? Thanks in advance Chris
    • Tariacuri
    • Thread
    • capacitor re-cap sl-1800mk2 technics turntable
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Turntables
  12. E

    Technics sl-dl 1 Tonearm won’t drop

    Hello all, This is my first post, and I very much hope one of you more experienced people out there can help me.. I purchased a good condition cosmetically Technics SL-DL1 linear tracking turntable the other day, and on testing it, it appears everything is working, it’s sensing 7” and 12”...
  13. B

    Technics SA-5370 left channel output issue

    I recently bought a Technics SA-5370 receiver and am having an issue with its left output. I don't know the correct terminology, but the woofer cone on the left speaker moves significantly more than I think it should (much more than the woofer in the other speaker) and its response seems to lag...
  14. J

    SL1600 Auto return not working

    Here is a link to the video of the improper function. If I manually return the tonearm, the power cuts off as it should. But if I let the auto return initiate, it returns the tonearm then repeats instead of turning off as it should. Almost like it's trying to do a repeat. The repeat knob...
    • J-DUB
    • Thread
    • sl1600 sl1700 sl1800 technics
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Turntables
  15. diddlebunk

    Technics SP-15 drive coil cover parts replacement?

    I just discovered that the drive coil cover around the spindle of my SP-15 is cracked. https://ibb.co/DgsPZLJ I spotted this available part (SFMGQ20-01) but neither the SP-15 nor the SP-10 are listed, so I’m not sure that it is compatible. The SP-15 service manual does not appear to specify...
  16. J

    ISO Feet for SL1600, SL1700, SL1800

    I'm in need of (2) feet and screws for my SL1600. I'd really appreciate a fair deal of anyone has any from a parts donor. Thank you!!
  17. C

    New cart for old tt?

    Brother just started his audio pleasures again and picked up a Pioneer sx9000 receiver and a cheaper Technics sl b280 tt. It has a Technics P34 cart on it an I want to know what I can replace it with for about 100.00 or so.Or can I just replace stylys?
  18. N

    Sansui G-4700 Burning Resistors

    Hello everyone, i have a problem with my Sansui G-4700. Left channel burns the RESISTORS 01 and 05. I already changed the transistors 01, 03, 05, 07, 09, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21 and 23. i changed also the 470uf 50v capacitor for the left channel. also i changed the VR07 for the bias, capacitors...
    • nicolas25
    • Thread
    • akai bang olufsen bose bowers & wilkins denon marantz onkyo sansui technics yamaha
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Exclusively Sansui
  19. VitylVinyl

    Technics 5170 no sound in left side, weird smell

    Hey gang! I picked up a 1977 Technics 5170 a few months ago. Looked and sounded great! Then one day about a week ago all sound on the left side went out completely: front speakers (Advent Laureates), rear speakers (Baby Advent 1’s) and even headphones. There’s a weird smell and the center of the...
    • VitylVinyl
    • Thread
    • no audio technics technics 5170 vintage receiver
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: DIY
  20. N

    Bought a (partly defect) Technics SL-Q200 as complete Newbie

    Hello everyone I've been collecting records for a few years and am just about to dive into the vinyl world and today spontaneously (rather impusively) bought a Technics SL-Q200 turntable at a flea market. Since it has visually already suffered quite a bit and the seller could not guarantee me...
    • NilsA
    • Thread
    • cue mechanism novice repair sl-q200 technics turntable
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Turntables
  21. T

    technics se-9200 bias adjustment?

    I am currently working on a se-9200 power amp that really does not need that much work. I adjusted the dc offset on the speaker leads to 0.00 volts however I also wanted to adjust the bias but I couldn't really find anything about this in the service manual. I was expecting maybe a target...
  22. stoppz

    Technics SL-1401 needs some love

    Hello folks, I'm dedicating some attention to my Technics SL-1401 to do some maintenance. The turntable was bought by my dad new in 1978, I started using it at the age of 4 (in 1991)... and it has been in continuous use to this day. I ask you if you can help me, I have 3 questions: 1)...
    • stoppz
    • Thread
    • damping oil shure m97xe sl 1401 spindle technics
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Turntables
  23. Kelso1

    Restoration/repair services for Technics SL-7

    I'm located in the Kansas City area and looking to have my turntable repaired. It has operated faithfully with minimal needs. Recently, I'm having a random skating issue. I believe it's time to have this 40+ year old unit freshened up. Do any of you have recommendations on a top quality facility...
    • Kelso1
    • Thread
    • restoration service sl-7 technics
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Turntables
  24. Impact

    Vintage Speakers for Tehnics SA5170

    Picked up a failing Tehnics SA5170 at goodwill for a steal recently. Cleaned it out and replaced some caps and now its sounding great. Only issue is I don't have a lower wattage set of speakers to pair up with this thing. Any suggestions of some vintage options that would sound nice for a...
    • Impact
    • Thread
    • sa5170 technics vintage speakers
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Speakers
  25. R

    Strange Technics SL-B5 Issue

    I've been using my fathers SL-B5 which he greatly enjoyed in his college years for a while now-serviced it myself, everything has worked great but the memo-gram when stacking records (I only have the 45 stacking spindle), of which I recently got working smoothly again! Unfortunately, when all...
    • radiotron_
    • Thread
    • technics turntable turntable adjustment turntable advice
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Turntables
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