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tonearm

  1. D

    Pioneer PL-71 Tomearm Rocking

    Hey everyone, The tonearm on my PL-71 has seemed to have gotten loose overtime and is now that the point where the whole tonearm has play in it, and can be rocked and tilted side to side. Now, the base of the tonearm isn't loose, it's the tonearm/yoke it self. This has caused problems in...
    • dmira
    • Thread
    • pioneer pl-71 tonearm
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Turntables
  2. 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
  3. J

    Rega R200 tonearm rewiring in US

    Hello All, Who rewires Rega tonearms these days? I have a R200 arm that needs rewiring for my STD 305M turntable. Good work, fair price and doesn't take forever? Thanks
    • jdurr3
    • Thread
    • rega r200 rewire tonearm
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Turntables
  4. B

    AR XA Bearing Well dimentions

    Hi all, I have an AR XA and an original tonearm. I appear to be missing the delrin tonearm bearing well. I am planning on fabricating one, but I need some dimensions. Depth of well and height from the well to the tonearm pivot point. Also is the diameter of the well hole pretty about the...
  5. M

    Roksan Tabriz Tonearm - Height Adjustment Question

    Hello All, I wonder if a Tabriz tonearm owner might give me some advice. In recent times I purchased a Roksan Xerxes turntable with a Tabriz tonearm and immediately noticed that the arm was not parallel to the platter in operation. The obvious step would be to adjust the height but when it...
  6. Jessie_Fox

    Grace G-520 info?

    I’ve just picked up a Grace G-520 tonearm that I want to add to my setup with a dedicated 78rpm mono cart. I know ill either need to build a larger plinth or make a “pod” that I can mount the tonearm to, but I’m trying to figure out how to figure out the mounting distance. Im struggling to...
  7. dgd2005

    Sharp Optonica RP-3636MKII - Tonearm Resistance

    A few weeks ago, I was given this unit at no cost. The person who handed it to me assured me that it was functioning well, suggesting that I might need to install the cueing device and perhaps update the wiring (new wires were included). While everything else operates smoothly, there's a minor...
  8. strangedunn

    Possible AR XA, but what's the tone arm?

    What do you make of this? Besides the plinth looking like an AR, I don't know what I'm looking at. Is that tonearm familiar to anyone?
  9. bimasta

    Bimasta's DIY Tonearm

    The Bimasta BS1 DIY Tonearm For those that missed my previous post in another thread, i'm making a dedicated post of my dad Bimasta's self-built tonearm he built in South Africa in the 1980's. I'm calling it the BS1 (Bima Stagg 1), pretty sure that's what he would have called it :) If this is...
    • bimasta
    • Thread
    • bimasta diy tonearm turntable
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Turntables
  10. S

    Technics SL-1300 mk2 tonearm slams into platter

    I have recently acquired a SL-1300 mk2 turntable. It was all jammed up and was plugged into 220v. I gave it to a technician of sorts and he said he fixed it and there was a broken piece that he "fixed" somehow (I guess it was the infamous cue lever mechanism part). this is my first turntable so...
  11. K&E

    Cartridge Suggestion for SME 3009 S2 Improved

    I dug through a few threads, but it's been some time since this question has popped up so it's likely due to be "refreshed". I own a SME 3009 S2 Improved (removable head-shell) and am in the market for a new (modern) cartridge. A few previous threads suggested older Grado cartridges, but...
    • K&E
    • Thread
    • cartridge sme 3009 sme 3009 s2 improved tonearm
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: Turntables
  12. D

    How do I know if a tonearm fits my turntable?

    Having not owned a turntable in 45 years, I have what may be a very newbie question. I just acquired a Thorens TD 160 Mk I with the standard TP16 tone arm (effective length 230 mm, mounting radius 215.60 mm, 14.4 mm overhang, 22.00 degree tonearm/headshell angle, 16.5g effective mass). The...
  13. E

    Denon dp-47f tonearm lift issue after recap

    I recently purchased a Denon DP-47F turntable and everything was functional except I noticed tracking issues. This table is supposed to be an exceptional tracker so obviously something was amiss. I turned the VR5 pot (tracking weight potentiometer) all the way and still the issue was not...
  14. bimasta

    Tonearm ID? Black and gold plate? Belonged to my dad Bimasta

    Hi AK, trying to get an ID on this very pretty tonearm that belonged to my dad (Bimasta). Can any of you knowledgable folks help me out? Note: As some of you know my pop – known on AK as Bimasta, passed away. I'm posting on his account as this community was one of his favorite places on the...
    • bimasta
    • Thread
    • identification mystery tonearm turntables
    • Replies: 30
    • Forum: Turntables
  15. Vinylbeast

    Tonearm Identification

    Hello! Found a Thorens TD124 today in a storage unit and no tonearm was mounted on board but laying with it was this arm. I can't find any writing or anything. Anybody know what it is? Is it worth re-wiring? Someone has ripped out the red wire further up into it, I can see it coming into the...
  16. TunerLanding

    SME 3009 vs MA-505 (micro seiki)

    Hey guys I’m rebuilding a vintage Luxman turntable which doesn’t have an arm but I’d like to put a reasonably priced and performing vintage tonearm on her. Has anyone used both of these arms? How did they compare? Characteristics/strengths/weaknesses?
  17. J

    looking for a cartridge for my tonearm

    I have a Thorens TP30 tonearm, and the stylus for it broke. I need a new 7.5g cartridge that Isn't going to break the bank. If you have any suggestions, I'd appreciate them.
  18. 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
  19. Dave C

    Audiotechnica ATP-12T tonearm modification project

    This is a total experiment on my part, it may fail or I may have something nice. I have a couple of these arms on the shelf as well as an extra SP-25 turntable. Seeing so many reports on straight tone arms that work quite nicely like the Tru-glider, I decided to start playing. The new arm shaft...
    • Dave C
    • Thread
    • 2m blue atp-12t audiotechnica cardas golden ratio tonearm
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Turntables
  20. Scott Burton

    Rek-O-Kut Micropoise tonearm restoration

    I have a nice Rek-O-Kut S-34H that works great. The only thing is the chrome on the tonearm flaked off. I was thinking of sanding it and breaking loose any of the oxidization, then painting it with either a chrome or silver metallic spray paint. I am just wondering if anyone has done something...
  21. Johnny P

    Denon DP-37F Headshell/ cartridge replacement

    I recently Purchased a Denon DP-37F Online not realizing its missing the entire headshell. (Rookie mistake i know) I read up on the manual i found online and it says it requires the Denon pcl 30bk headshell. And i can not find a match online ANYWHERE. It contains the Dynamic Servo Tracer...
    • Johnny P
    • Thread
    • denon dp-37f headshell replacement tonearm turntable
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Music Forums
  22. T68

    Supatrac blackbird tonearm review

    Since my original Supatrac thread has been closed for posting I just want to share that a new review of this tonearm has been postet over at TNT-Audio: https://www.tnt-audio.com/sorgenti/supatrac_blackbird_e.html (no affiliation) More about this arm and new sideways unipivot method in the...
    • T68
    • Thread
    • sideways unipivot supatrac blackbird tonearm
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Turntables
  23. adnick

    Alexey Korf post at Lencoheaven about tonearms

    Like many I’ve enjoyed reading the Korf blog and find their new headshell and tonearm intriguing. Each can be found here (no affiliation). http://korfaudio.com/#popup:timed Thought this was a very interesting reply to questions about the new Korf tonearm that were asked over at Lencoheaven...
    • adnick
    • Thread
    • cartiridge effective mass headshell tonearm tuntable
    • Replies: 123
    • Forum: Turntables
  24. adnick

    Turntable system in an RV—actually a 35ft Gooseneck Camper

    Working on a system to use in an RV camper trailer, space is very limited and the components have to be from existing stuff. Right now I’ve decided to make a folding table to mount inside a cabinet underneath the TV stereo system that came in the RV, it’s the only viable space and it’s in the...
    • adnick
    • Thread
    • fisher thorens tonearm tuntable
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: Turntables
  25. Andre Garcia

    Mono cart Installation

    Hi to all I receive finally my mono cart. It will be installed in my first tonearm but I will need a new CW and this time it will be a off center one. So I order. 4 jaw chuck and we are ready to start. the grado cart have a new feature and is a kind of bakelite sleeve to screw and clamp it...
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