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tone arm

  1. Barney77

    Technics SL-1900 tone arm return issue

    Just joined, first post! I am in the last stages of a rehab on my SL-1900 from college days. I unstuck the arm rest and lift arm mechanism and got the tone arm adjusted to drop onto the record at the proper place. Thank you, Forums. However, I have had difficulty getting the tone arm to...
    • Barney77
    • Thread
    • automatic return sl-1900 tone arm
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Turntables
  2. M

    Help with Tone Arm Identification

    I recently purchased a Sota Star Sapphire turntable from the widow of a friend. It's in nice condition, needs some TLC and probably needs a new cartridge. To that end, can anyone please help me identify the tonearm that's on the table? I have not found any labels on it nor has a search of the...
    • msobeldc
    • Thread
    • cartridge sota star sapphire tone arm
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Turntables
  3. R

    Td124/11 what tone arm do i have?

    Hello. Thanks to you experts. See attached (Edited by Moderator)
  4. M

    Rek-o-kut B12 cartridge recommendations

    I just recently acquired a Rek-o-Kut Rondine B12. I am going to be restoring it (it’s in great shape but hasn’t been used in years so it will need all the standard maintenance.) It has the original tonearm, model S120. My questions is the cartridge. What cartridge under $500 does everyone...
    • MichaelT
    • Thread
    • cartridge rek o kut rek-o-kut rek-o-kut b12 rek-o-kut rondine tone arm turntable turntable advice vintage turntable
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Turntables
  5. B

    DIY partially 3D printed Linear Tracking Tonearm!

    First post on here, back story: Recently got a Sony PS-LX1 for cheap, which is a decent DD turntable, but the issue (and the reason why it's so cheap) is that the tone arm is broken. (somehow the metal tube is snap in half.) I've always wanted a linear tracker, but those are not cheap. And...
    • Bill_0531
    • Thread
    • 3d printed tonearm budget build diy tone arm
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Turntables
  6. L

    turntable broke after transport

    hello so i recently bought new turntable and both seem to brake while transporting one is like pressed in and the start button won’t come out again and the other one has a broken counterweight-thingy does anyone know if there’s any way i can fix the pressed in stuff it’s still working but...
    • lenni
    • Thread
    • counter weight reloop tone arm tone arm issue tone arm mount tone arm repair tone arm replacement turntable turntable advice turntable repair
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Turntables
  7. N

    Missing PL-41 Tonearm Nut

    Recently purchased a PL-41 at auction and upon better inspection of the turntable, and looking at the manual, it seems like the nut at the rear of the tonearm is missing. A few things I am hoping you could help with: Are there any spares of this part out there? If not, I am hoping to purchase...
    • NightRaid
    • Thread
    • pioneeer pioneer pl-41 pioneer pl-41 counterweight pl-41 tone arm tonearm
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: Turntables
  8. daveyh

    Shure SME 3009 questions about weights

    I have a Shure SME 3009 Tone arm. It has a side weight, I looked inside the mounting hole for a set screw but there is none, All the is in there is a spring and a small piece of plastic the size of the hole. What is missing? What keeps it looked down. Can someone help me? According to a picture...
    • daveyh
    • Thread
    • shure 3009 tone arm weight
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Turntables
  9. 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
  10. David Bright

    Sony PS-X600 in search of tonearm shaft

    Hello, I am in search of a tone arm shaft for this model (Sony PS-X600). I was wondering if you guys have any thoughts on where to get one possibly. Are there other Sony tone arm shafts from other models that might be compatible for this one? I have a chance to get this turntable for free...
  11. S

    Upgrade path conundrum

    Some years ago I bought a Wilson Benesch Full Circle turntable but at the time could not afford the ACT 0.5 tone arm so fitted a Rega RB300 with a Shure V15VxMR (of which I now have 2 following an acccident which broke the stylus on one and the I had the whole unit replaced). The stylus was...
  12. S

    Sony PS-X60 automatic tone arm issues

    https://youtube.com/shorts/NXQnQqMfHlw?feature=share I have had the above passed down to me, it's in reasonable condition, but it's missing the headshell and counterweight. Before I invest in those parts, I want to make sure this player will be functional. With the help of the service manual...
    • Sandysound
    • Thread
    • automatic ps-x60 sony tone arm turntable
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: Turntables
  13. JK-47

    Need help identifying unusual tone arm.

    First off, thanks for the help to all that gave advice on restoring my Pioneer PL7 motor. Currently I'm trying to get information on the tone arm. It's not the basic Pioneer factory style. I've spent hours comparing it to vinyl engine photos and ebay, with no luck. Maybe one of you can...
  14. Newmcdaddy

    Broken Tone Arm Repair?

    I just received a “The AR Turntable” purchased on eBay. The back part of the tone arm is bent downward at about a 15 deg angle (wasn’t that way in the posted photos). Question, is it repairable? If yes, by who? Thanks.
    • Newmcdaddy
    • Thread
    • broken tone arm the ar turntable tone arm
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Turntables
  15. Moonwatcher

    Elac Miracord 770H arm functions

    Happy New Year, everybody! And with the new year usually comes a new turntable challenge. I have this Miracord 770H whose auto functions have been working fine for years, but recently in the process of turning it over to find the source of a hum I managed to do something to the mechanism so that...
  16. rolf logan

    When I turn up the Volume, I get a hum.

    I'm restoring an old Magnavox Stereo Console Model 1SC 268F, with a Collaro turntable. Not sure the year, but 60's era for sure. I've cleaned and lubricated the record changer. I've cleaned the cartridge, put in a new needle, and replaced the tone arm wiring. See Photos. The changer works...
    • rolf logan
    • Thread
    • collaro hum magnavox micromatic tone arm
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  17. rolf logan

    1960's Collaro Turntable - Proper wiring for tone arm

    I'm restoring an old Magnavox Stereo Console Model 1SC 268F, with a Collaro turntable. Not sure the year, but 60's era for sure. I'm swimming upstream if you consider I've only successfully restored about 5 so far and I don't have a schematic or service manual and I am self trained, so I don't...
    • rolf logan
    • Thread
    • collaro magnavox tone tone arm tone arm wiring turntable turntable wiring
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Turntables
  18. 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
  19. H

    Pioneer PL-41 TT tonearm rewire, making a plan!

    Hi- working on a PL-41 TT + a parts machine on the way, so hoping for success to get to hear this beautiful, simply designed machine. Sadly the main TT, which is mostly in darn nice shape, has a dent in the tone arm tube I didn't notice in the pix. Parts donor TT looks to have a good arm, I...
    • hob
    • Thread
    • pioneer tone arm turntable vinyl
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: Pioneer Audio
  20. jpatti75

    Torn arm lift piston - part name?

    Hi all, I have a TT155 semi-automatic turntable. The tone arm lift piston and the auto return were not working properly, so I cleaned out the gummy old grease and freshly lubricated them. The only problem is that the little plastic tip at the top of the tone arm lift piston crumbled in the...
  21. Zach Nelson

    Wood Headshells

    What's your experience with wood headshells? What kind of wood is best? I have a Grado mahogany cart. Should I use a wooden headshell, or is it too much wood?
  22. Kelso1

    ATP-12T questions and setup

    Hello everyone. Long time reader, first time poster here. I'm needing information on setting up a newly acquired turntable. I have a Technics SP-15 with the ATP-12T tonearm. The tonearm is missing the headshell and I do not understand if a certain headshell needs to be used or what the...
    • Kelso1
    • Thread
    • atp atp-12t audio headshell sp-15 sp15 technica technics tone arm tonearm
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Turntables
  23. bayawiki

    SME 3009 tone arm weight problem

    Hi there. As you can see on the video, the back of the tonearm rotates freely. In that way he can't hold a weight. What to do? (A piece of paper is just for demonstration. For better look at problem.) Thanx for any help.
    • bayawiki
    • Thread
    • problem sme 3009 tone arm tonearm wight
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Turntables
  24. D

    Can anybody in around NE Ohio put this together for me ?

    Here is what i have..A NOS Denon Plinth and motor, home made tone arm board and a home made tone arm. Since some of it is home made i do not have spindle to pivot specs. I need someone to set the tone arm pivot to spindle distance, mount arm to the board, mount my cart and stylus to arm, set...
  25. JPJ

    Kenwood KD500 - armboard mounting templates

    I'm looking for a template to make armboard for a Sumiko MMT for my KD 500 if anyone happens to have one. Or does anyone know if drilling a hole dead center of the armboard would work? Looks like one of the 2 armboards that originally come with the table has a center cut mounting hole. thanks.
    • JPJ
    • Thread
    • kd 500 kenwood mmt sumiko tone arm
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Turntables
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