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tone arm

  1. ovi.sergiu

    DUAL 1015 tracking force trouble

    My DUAL 1015 has the M75 Type D cartridge. I wanted to buy a new needle and I found that this cartridge has the stylus ”DN 325 (N71 M-B) 0.6 mil spherical diamond” according to https://www.vinylengine.com/library/dual/m75.shtml I found a compatible stylus called „N75-6 Shure” in one of local...
    • ovi.sergiu
    • Thread
    • cartiridge dual 1015 tone arm tone arm movement tracking force
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Turntables
  2. buckeye56

    Turntable Blues

    My Technics SL-D35 seems to be under the weather. 1. The tone arm doesn't clear the album when it reaches the end, skating across it to get back home. 2. The pitch won't stay in place, so albums often speed up or slow down. 3. The platter seems to be moving up and down too much. No, I don't...
    • buckeye56
    • Thread
    • platter technics tone arm turntable
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Turntables
  3. Corod

    Pioneer PL-520 Tone arm issue?

    Picked up a pioneer Pl-520. I have no sound through the tone arm. I checked continuity with a MM and the RCA cables checked out fine, I was actually hoping that was the issue. I found that when I tested the tone arm pins( where the cart goes WRBG) to the corresponding wires at the circut...
    • Corod
    • Thread
    • no sound pioneer pl-520 tone arm
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Pioneer Audio
  4. bayawiki

    NEC P325E Tone Arm lift problem

    Hi there. I have a question. It have an excellent turntable NEC P325e in NM condition. But I don't know how to lubricate tone arm lift? Mechanism looks simple, but I know myself. I could ruin something. Better ask before that. I need advice on how to make tone arm lift goes up and down lightly...
    • bayawiki
    • Thread
    • lift nec p325e tone arm tone arm lift tonearm turntable turntable adjustment
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Turntables
  5. Andrew Heck

    Advice On Adding A Tone Arm

    So, the plan is to nude my Kenwood KP-990 that currently has a DL-103 so I can add a lower mass arm that will be better for my Stanton 680EEE. I’ve got a DIY MC pre and an Advent 300 for the MM duties ready to go. Here’s what I need to know: • How do I determine the target length of the...
    • Andrew Heck
    • Thread
    • additions choosing a tonearm kp-990 tone arm tonearm legnth
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Turntables
  6. M

    Fisher mt-275, tone arm issues

    My issues: - I press power and the unit immediately begins to spin, irregardles of Tone Arm position. - The start button does NOT work properly: it does NOT automatically move the arm toward teh record. Rather, the motor is constantly moving the tone arm back to the resting location. I can...
    • mysteryegg
    • Thread
    • automatic direct drive player fisher mt-275 tone arm
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Turntables
  7. R

    Sansui FR-D4 - Simple way to disable computer autolift?

    Hi All, I have been enjoying my Sansui FR-D4 for a year or two, and have encountered a problem with the "computer". The autolift function has never worked properly on this, but I never minded taking care of the tonearm manually. If I let the record spin out to the lead out track, the...
  8. L

    Mcintosh mt10 turntable help needed

    Hi, I just purchased a used mt10. The tone arm looks crooked. I am wondering if anyone can tell me if this is the way it is supposed to be. I'm talking about the round circle that says Mcintosh at the back of the tone arm in front of the counterweight. Let me know if anyone knows :)
  9. L

    Need help- Mcintosh mt10 question

    Hi, I just purchased a used mt10. Does anyone know if the tone arm looks crooked on purpose or is something wrong with the one I bought? I'm talking about where it says Mcintosh on the back of the tone arm in front of the counter weight. That round circle looks to be at an angle. Is this how it...
  10. grantly

    Appropriate hex nut for Black Widow azimuth screw?

    OK - I realize that this may be a long shot, but I'm trying to figure out if i can order a replacement hex nut for an Infinity Black Widow tonearm. A couple months back, I was tweaking the azimuth while using a test record, and I dropped the hex nut that locked the screw in place. it went...
    • grantly
    • Thread
    • black widow tonearm infinity tone arm
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Turntables
  11. Moth R. Superior

    Greetings, advise?

    Hey fellow AKer's, I've come to you once again for advice. I have the opportunity to purchase an AR XA with the original box, pretty minty shape. I have searched on line for the Mayware Formula 4, MKIII tone arm, but to no avail. Needless to say I have interest in upgrading not only the tonearm...
  12. 1

    Hitachi HT 354 tonearm grounding problem

    Hey there Audiokarma, first time posting, I've tried searching the previous threads and i can't find a scenario that fits my exact problem. So, here it goes. I bought this turntable off of craigslist and it is in great shape, with what appears to be a brand new ADC XLM improved MK II stylus, for...
    • 12xu92
    • Thread
    • ground issue ground loop hitachi ht-354 humming sound tone arm
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Turntables
  13. BrandonS2185

    Looking for replacement h4 tonearm collar

    Im looking for a new universal collar mount (believe h4) for my Marantz 6300. The previous owner tried some DIY soldering and melted the plastic that the connector pins and springs slide in and out of to make contact with the head shell. So now I can’t get a solid connection. My first thought is...
  14. riverrat1970

    AR XA Plastic terminal for tone arm.

    Getting close to my AR XA restoration. Sometime in the past somebody attempted a rewire the tone arm and butchered the 4 pole plastic terminal. Was looking to purchase one from somebody before I explore the route of switching the tone arm completely. Could do a dab of Super Glue Gel but not...
  15. L

    Revox B790 Tone arm issue

    Hi all, I have an issue with my b790 tone arm. When the needle drops down to make contact with the record, the cartridge shifts off to the left as it is dropping. It sometimes will drop too far to the left and will be lifted back up. I've found that if I prop up one side of the turntable...
    • LRWillard
    • Thread
    • b790 linear tracking revox revox b790 tone arm turntable
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Turntables
  16. B

    1950s tonearm identification ... what could it be ?

    Only photos I can manage... possible GE cart... and it looks like the rest belongs to the arm... but what is it?
  17. reggiebags

    A little help needed for a Marantz TT 1060

    I ran across this turntable at a thrift store and picked it up for $10, but it's missing it's counterweight. I can improv one with washers and O-rings, but I'd rather get a real replacement. Since none of the usual spots show any for sale, I need to adapt, which brings me to my question...
    • reggiebags
    • Thread
    • counter weight marantz tt1060 tone arm
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Turntables
  18. G

    LUXMAN PD264…problem with cueing mechanism

    Hello. I am looking for some assistance on how to repair the cueing mechanism. The control knob when rotated CCW, will not latch in the ON position. Plus, the Auto OFF arm does not function properly as well. It appears that the assembly is complete. It may be that I need to replace it? Does...
    • GlennD
    • Thread
    • cueing arm luxman luxman pd264 pd264 tone arm
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Turntables
  19. UCSBeatNick

    Technics SL-1200 mk2 feedback from toughing tone arm?

    I've been getting feedback from just touching the headshell arm or the tone arm. Am I going to have to replace the tonearm wires or maybe the ground is bad? Thanks all.
  20. B

    drifting tone arm

    Trying to rehab a Technics SLB100 turntable I found in the basement. All is well at this point except that whenever I lower the stylus, the arm immediately wanders off to the side. I could hold the turntable at a steep angle and it will still do this (uphill). I've tried balancing the tone...
    • bowmusic
    • Thread
    • slb100 techics turntable tone arm
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Turntables
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