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tonearm balance

  1. M

    Help needed

    Hello all! I have a question relating to the tonearm of one of my decks (technic 1210 mk2). It is goosed, I am from Scotland which there is not a lot of record shops or deck friendly places anymore for servicing etc. my question is, is it possible to buy a whole tonearm unit or would I need to...
    • MCHNIK
    • Thread
    • help technics sl-1210 mk2 tonearm tonearm tonearm balance tonearm bearing
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Turntables
  2. Hanspecans

    Stylus needs much more force than specified

    I have talked about this issue in my Dual 506 thread but I feel like it will get overlooked being very specific title. This topic may be more general and not a dual issue. Background. I have finally gotten a proper counter weight for my dual 506 and noticed that the specific tracking force...
    • Hanspecans
    • Thread
    • dual 506-1 ortofon dn155e tonearm balance
    • Replies: 38
    • Forum: Turntables
  3. plresults

    Sansui SR 838 Turntable Owners - Do you want a 'Subweight'?

    Do you need a Sansui SR-838 "Subweight"? If you are running a heavy-ish cart which weighs ~10 grams or more, this near-impossible-to-find accessory is required to properly balance the tone arm. I am going to have one/some made, as I now have specs for the part, and have sent them to a tool &...
  4. 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
  5. J

    Dual 505-2 tonearm balancing issue

    Hi all, My first post here. I've tried to make sure my question wasn't already addressed here previously... I'm trying to balance the tonearm of my 505-2. I know the procedure from youtube clips etc. The problem is that the vertical bearing seems a bit sticky, and therefore the arm stays...
  6. 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
  7. angelaudio

    TT Repair Shop guy told me DIY is evil!???!

    Hey fellow AK’ers! Kinda bummed out today and here’s why: I called a TT Repair shop in Los Angeles asking for a replacement stylus for a Stanton cart (its for a Technics SL-D303 I picked up from online) and then the guy starts telling me I should just get a new cart. So then he says he has...
    • angelaudio
    • Thread
    • anti skate cartridge alignment cartridge installation diy stanton technics sl d303 tonearm balance
    • Replies: 35
    • Forum: DIY
  8. W

    Pioneer PL 560 Adjustment Questions

    Hi, new poster here, but very frequent lurker while narrowing my choice of vintage purchase. I am now owner of a Pioneer PL-560 in almost mint cosmetic condition. Coming from a totally nonadjustable entry level P-Mount JVC AL-A1 so I am clueless so forgive these questions. Turntable came with...
    • Wvsteveo
    • Thread
    • loose tonearm pivot pl-560 tonearm balance
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Turntables
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