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tonearm adjustment

  1. J

    Grace G-704 Lateral Weight Problem

    So I recently repaired and installed a Grace G-704 tonearm/AT15Sa with a LP gear replacement stylus on a Sony 2251 table. The tonearm pivot was broken, so I machined a new one, JB welded it into place, refilled the damping fluid well, and rewired the tonearm. Everything works perfectly, except...
  2. K

    Thrones TD 166 MKII Tonearm not dropping

    Hello all. Have been running this nice TD 166 MKII that past few weeks. Ran into my first issue last night. Tonearm is not dropping. The up and down knob is basically doing nothing. The cueing arm can be adjusted up and down manually, but returns to its up position. I can only assume some...
  3. A

    Tonearm levelling query

    Hi all I've just picked up a Hitachi HT-550. It's lovely and I want to make sure I'm getting the best out of it. I've noticed that the rear of the tonearm assembly doesn't appear level, it is angled very slightly over to the right. The head shell is level though. Unsure whether this is...
    • AlexH
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    • tonearm adjustment tonearm alignment
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Turntables
  4. T

    Micro Seiki MA-101 MK2 tonearm and compatible cartridges

    Hello everyone, I’d like to ask for some advice regarding experiences with the and . My setup is a Micro Seiki BL-51 turntable fitted with the MA-101 MK2 tonearm. At the moment, I’m using a Shure M75MG Type 2 cartridge with a brand-new Swiss-made nude elliptical stylus from Thakker...
    • TonZZ
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    • mc cartridges micro seiki bl micro seiki ma-101 mk2 tonearm adjustment vintage cartridges
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Turntables
  5. S

    Frustrating problem with skipping had an unusual cause

    I have a Realistic LAB 440 as my main table, and I noticed it occasionally skipping on pristine records, with the same cartridge and tracking settings that always worked before. It got gradually worse, until I stopped using it, and set aside some time to try to figure out what was going on. That...
    • shampeon
    • Thread
    • realistic realistic lab 440 skipping tonearm tonearm tonearm adjustment
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Turntables
  6. S

    Not sure how to disassemble tonearm to install new cartridge connector and wiring on SR-717

    Hello, all, and thank you, in advance. I picked up a Sansui SR-717 for a family member. The only issue is that it was missing the tonearm connector (piece that screws onto cartridge). I was able to take off the tonearm but I'm a little hesitant to remove any screws from the tonearm without...
    • shport
    • Thread
    • sansui sr-717 tonearm adjustment turntable repair
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Turntables
  7. I am simone

    Record player arm is too stiff to go across the record, causing it to go over the same groove.

    I just bought this record player, I know the record player sucks. the reason I got it was because it looks really pretty and has a cd player, cassette player, radio, and it was pretty cheap off Craigslist. I’ve replaced the needle thinking that was the issue, tried multiple records and what I...
    • I am simone
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    • tonearm adjustment tonearm bearing turn table advice
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Turntables
  8. John Tulett

    Nagaoka MP-200 Cartridge with ReVox B790 Turntable - Hints and Lessons Learned

    Nagaoka MP-200 Cartridge with ReVox B790 Turntable - Hints and Lessons Learned (To conform with file uploading limits a reduced size PDF file containing the figures is attached). History * My ReVox B790 Linatrack turntable serial number 004778 I purchased new in July 1978 from REW Audio Visual...
    • John Tulett
    • Thread
    • b790 cartridge alignment nagaoka nagaoka mp-200 revox tonearm adjustment tracking force turntable
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Turntables
  9. rbphoto

    Cartridge and tonearm advice - diagnosing IGD issues

    Hello good people! I apologise if this topic comes up all the time, I admit that I am a newbie when it comes to vinyl and tonearm setup so I come seeking some advice. I'm reading and watching all I can on the topic and learning as I go. I've recently acquired a turntable and started buying...
    • rbphoto
    • Thread
    • cartridge alignment denon dl-110 stax ua-7 tonearm adjustment tonearm alignment
    • Replies: 95
    • Forum: Turntables
  10. KinoRodori

    Technics SL-1100 - EPA-110 tonearm concern

    Hello hello hello AK-ers ! :jump: I've recently received my SL-1100 from the mail and dare i say it is humongous! it arrived somewhat safely, with no significant damage to the dust cover or body. My concerns are that my 1100's tonearm, the starship looking EPA-110 has: 1. Some yaw at the...
    • KinoRodori
    • Thread
    • diy help needed diy repair epa-110 sl-1100 sl-1100a technics technics 1100 technics 1100a tonearm adjustment tonearm bearing
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Turntables
  11. I

    Slanted tonearm Pioneer PL-41

    I just got a new (to me) PL-41 turntable, and noticed something weird about the tonearm: Now it looks to me like the guy just didn’t screw in the screws for the pivot point. I leveled it out and screwed them in, as shown below: And now I’m wondering if the table is okay to use, or if I...
    • IdiotWind
    • Thread
    • pioneer tonearm tonearm adjustment tonearm alignment tonearm balance turntable turntable adjustment
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Turntables
  12. Alec Heggen

    KD-5033 Auto-In Lift and Return Lift Issues

    Hello, I know its cheesy to make your first post in any forum one asking for help but I've got a 1974-76 Kenwood KD-5033 that needs a little help. I've already done quite a bit of cleaning underneath and oiling the internals as well. However, despite everything else working perfectly (cuing in...
    • Alec Heggen
    • Thread
    • auto return help kenwood lifter tonearm tonearm adjustment
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Turntables
  13. Jkaput

    Help! I can't get rid of distortion!

    Hi there folks, I have a Sansui 2000x hooked up to a Rotel RP 3000. Both are new to me, but in great shape cosmetically. I recently replaced the stylus on a nagatron catridge (from 1985) with one from audio technica and after multiple balance and alignments (using the protractor on...
    • Jkaput
    • Thread
    • alignment distortion protractor rp-3000 tonearm adjustment
    • Replies: 38
    • Forum: Turntables
  14. willdownes4

    Pioneer PL-550 Tonearm looping grooves, tonearm resistance

    Hi everyone, long time lurker first time poster. I've just come in to possession of a beautiful PL-550. After getting set up with a Denon DL-110 and giving it a spin I am loving this table. It's been restored recently and the cartridge sounds incredible. After 10 or so hours of listening...
  15. Sugarwolf82

    Need Some Help with an Hitachi HT-460 Tonearm Lifter Switch Assembly

    Hello All, My Hitachi HT-460 has some broken switches that I was going to replace. Erroneously I did not take any pics of the innards of my TT before I started, cardinal sin I know. Now unfortunately for me, I'm not quite sure how the wire that lifts the tonearm is supposed to be put back...
  16. C

    Sony PS x50 tonearm concerns

    Hi there! I did a lot of lurking on former threads, fixed a few things, but I am still having some issues. I got this table on the bay, and I fixed some speed, button, and cueing issues, but I still have some concerns about the tonearm because I am getting some sibilance despite aligning the...
  17. J

    Mitsubishi LT-5V tracking errors

    Hey everyone, I recently bought a Mitsubishi LT-5V vertical turntable. It needed new belts, so I replaced them. I cleaned the guide rod and the gears that move the tonearm and applied new grease. Now, the automatic tonearm functions as intended. However, the left arrow on the tracking error...
  18. DaveStra

    JVC QL-F4 questions

    My tone arm goes slightly too far when starting an album automatically. It lands a few grooves into the first song. How can I adjust this so it lands in the correct position?
  19. J

    Magnavox astro sonic skating

    My tonearm suddenly is skating. I have tried various records with the same issue. I have also tried two different needles with the same results. It seems like it happens around the same place on the records which is around the first quarter of the record. What could be causing this and what is a...
    • junta
    • Thread
    • magnavox astro sonic tonearm adjustment
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Turntables
  20. M

    Skipping problem mystery

    I bought an SL-1200 mk2 in a bundle of audio equipment along with an SL-1700 Mk1. The 1700 plays perfectly, but the 1200 has been skipping on the same records. It’s got a new cartridge/stylus and it’s set level. the stylus is set to the recommended tracking force. I’ve tried adjusting the...
    • MushroomHunt
    • Thread
    • adjustment tonearm adjustment tonearm alignment tonearm balance trouble shooting
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Turntables
  21. Jon S

    Sony PS-X7 Turntable issue...

    Help! I have an old Sony PS-X7 turntable with an issue. When set in auto mode and you press start, the tonearm will move over all over the record, never at the lead-in point. It can be an inch or it can movew all the way to the end of the record. The drop off point adjustment is of no help...
    • Jon S
    • Thread
    • ps-x7 tonearm adjustment tonearm alignment
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Turntables
  22. Alfmonster

    Thorens TD 166 mk ii tonearm help

    hello! I’ve recently acquire my first Thorens, a TD 166 mk ii and needed help identifying the tonearm/wand combo. Are the the more recent wands able to be interchanged regardless of versions? And also would someone be able to help explain how to use a printed protractor from Vinyl Engine to...
    • Alfmonster
    • Thread
    • cartridge alignment td 166 td166 thorens thorens td 166 tonearm adjustment
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: Turntables
  23. MikeN

    Linear tracking lead in adjustment

    Wondering if anyone out there know how to adjust the lead in on a Mitsubishi LT-55 turntable. I've cleaned it, lubbed it, New belt and new stylus. Only problem I'm having is the tonearm sits about 1/8" too far to the left. It leads in a touch late and it doesn't autoreturn because again it's...
    • MikeN
    • Thread
    • linear tracking mitsubishi lt 55 tonearm adjustment
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Turntables
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