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  1. S

    Looking for AR XA tonearm screws

    Hi, new forum member here. I hope this post is following the rules. I'm wondering whether anybody knows where I can buy genuine AR XA tonearm screws. I've seen posts that suggest I can find replacements at a hardware store, so I'll try that, but I'd love to get some of the originals. Thanks...
  2. Moonwatcher

    Catch in Garrard 82 arm pivot mechanism

    One step forward, two steps back: I had to rewire a broken tonearm cartridge sled and thread the tiny cable through the arm, which I have done and soldered underneath. But there seems to be a catch when I pivot the arm from the armrest toward the center of the record. You almost have to force it...
  3. C

    Lube Pioneer pl518 tonearm

    Having a hard time finding where to lube my tonearm lifter.I have to carefully lower tonearm as it seems the grease is old and wore out.Tried the"tube" but absolutely no vids.
  4. T

    Dual 606 tracking force adjustment issue.

    I have a dual 606 turntable that has an issue with the tracking force adjustment where it only increases by like 0.4 grams even when going from 0-3. I assume this is an issue with the spring but I have never had one of these tonearms apart so I don't know how the mechanism works. Is this...
  5. Kpangolo

    White corrosion on headshell connection to tonearm

    Hello, I see something that looks like limestone (probable aluminum corrosion) at the connection of the headshell to the tonearm. I was wondering if anybody has seen it before and knows how I can clean it. I would like to renew the connection and keep the Technics SH-98 head that came with this...
  6. S

    Ariston RD11S Tonearm

    Evening. I'm the proud owner of a Ariston RD11 turntable. It came with a RB250 tone arm. I'd like to treat it to a new arm. Perhaps something more in keeping with its style. SME arms seem quite expensive, any other suggestions? Chris
  7. p.robustini

    Thorens TP16 base tilted?

    Hi guys! I was experimenting with thinner mats than my 5 mm Funk Firm Achromat that got a little warped. So I noticed that even with the tonearm pivot all the way down and a 3 mm spacer over the cartridge, the tonearm is still sloping towards the headshell. To be honest, even with the Achromat...
  8. M

    Tone arm and Cartridge Wiring Help Needed!

    Audiokarma. After replacing everything else on my Magnavox Micromatic, I attempted to replace the cartridge and wiring harness. The original harness had 2 metal-jacketed wires…brown and grey. The jackets were used for grounds. I ordered a new harness and cartridge from V-M. I used the green...
  9. D

    Mitsubishi LT30 Tonearm won’t drop

    Hello, I recently acquired a wonderful LT30. I have already replaced the tonearm belts, and at first that seemed to be the only issue, I played 3 records on it and it sounded great. When I went to put a fourth, the tonearm wouldn’t set down. I will attach a video demonstrating the behavior, but...
    • Dayton77
    • Thread
    • lt 30 mitsubishi linear tracking mitsubishi lt30 tonearm tonearm issues tracking error
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Turntables
  10. B

    Thorens TD 121 Tonearm Selection

    I finally getting around to restoring my Thorens TD 121 turntable and own two tonearms that I could use. One is a Rega RB600 and the other is from a Sansui SR-929. The Sansui needs to be rewired and is missing a head shell. Matching tonearms to turntables is new to me. Should I use the Rega...
    • bman21
    • Thread
    • rega rb600 sansui sr-929 td 121 tonearm
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Turntables
  11. codyrogers

    Need cartridge recommendation for Linn Akito

    Hey everyone, long time lurker here. I’m always thankful for the knowledge I read daily on this forum and try to learn from everyone here. Today, I need advice on picking out a cartridge for my recently installed Linn Akito on my Thorens TD 125 MKII. The setup it will be going through is a...
    • codyrogers
    • Thread
    • cartridge linn akito thorens td 125 tonearm
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Turntables
  12. N

    Unjamming an immaculate Technics SL-5 (with photos)

    Hi all, first post! I find myself surprisingly expeled from Vinyl Engine [1] and instead of faking my way back in I've decided to turn a new leaf and start somewhere else. I bought a Technics SL-5 a few months ago which was advertised as being in perfect working order. This was close to true...
    • Neil Vine
    • Thread
    • linear tracking repair service sl-5 technics tonearm
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Turntables
  13. R

    Anybody know this tone arm?

    Stumbled upon a turntable today that has an unknown to me tonearm. It is listed as an RS 212, but it looks nothing like it. Here is a screenshot i made: Anybody know something about this tonearm? It is more of a curiosity, because it is out of my league price wise.
  14. DrFaustus

    Arm Pipe Replacement for Pioneer PL-530

    Hi all, I recently picked up a Pioneer PL-A500 (the Japanese version of the PL-530). As you can see in the picture, the arm pipe is corroded and needs to be replace (can't polish chrome that isn't there). My question is, is it possible to replace just the arm pipe, or would I need to replace the...
  15. 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 &...
  16. Matthewkef

    Linn Sondek lp12 tonearm cable

    Hello People, hope everyone is in good health during these times, I am currently running a Linn Sondek with a linn Basik lvx arm, I am pleased with the general performance but the weak points happen to be the baseboard and more importantly the tonearm cable which appears to be a factory standard...
  17. sadsteve

    Need some help and advice with my new table (Thorens TD 126)

    So this is my first post on here, sorry if I make any mistakes cuz I'm still learning how to post, but its a lot better than lurking in the shadows reading through threads like I have been. That being said, I recently picked up a Thorens TD 126 Mk II for $80 on craigslist. It's seen better...
    • sadsteve
    • Thread
    • rebuild restore sme 3009 thorens thorens 126 thorens td 126 mk ii tonearm turntable
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Turntables
  18. T68

    Supatrac Blackbird - new interesting (or not?) tonearm

    Hi! Just stumbled over this: a new tonearm called Supatrac Blacbird. Seems to be a new take on the unipivot bearing using a sideways pivot supported by strings: http://www.supasound.com/ Only seen one review which is very positive: https://www.hifiaf.com/supatrac-blackbird/ But one swallow...
    • T68
    • Thread
    • tonearm unipivot
    • Replies: 128
    • Forum: Turntables
  19. pkmcgee

    Can Anyone I.D. This Tonearm?

    I've been trying to source a 7-pin male to RCA cable for the tonearm on my recently discovered Thorens TD124 turntable. The online cable sources don't have it. Of course, they all ask who made the tonearm, but unfortunately, there is no identifying mark on it. And, though I'm a bit of a...
    • pkmcgee
    • Thread
    • cable connector thorens tonearm turntable
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Turntables
  20. Crooked14

    Sansui SR-929 Damaged RCA Plugs and Wires (help appreciated)

    Hi, Everyone. I would first like to say that I TRULY appreciate the wealth of knowledge that I have discovered here from this amazing community -- Thank you! This is actually my first post. As, I use the search function, and it usually works quite well. However, I am at a loss for how to deal...
    • Crooked14
    • Thread
    • broken fix rca sansui sr-929 tonearm wiring
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: DIY
  21. 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
  22. DJSpinner

    Dennesen ABLT-1 tonearm

    Anybody have experience with the Dennesen Air-Bearing Linear Tracking Tonearm (ABLT-1)? I've recently come across one that I'm told by the current owner "doesn't work." Trying to get more info, but I suspect that - assuming there are no parts missing - its just the air pump is not functioning...
  23. A

    Problem with tonearm on some lps

    Hello everyone! I'm new to this word and I'm struggling with a problem about my tonearm. On some vynil I've experienced a sort of wobble (I have posted a video on YouTube to show you better). Maybe it's the lp to be warped? So strange..
  24. C

    No sound after replacing rca on Pioneer pl-12d

    Hey everybody, I need your wisdom for my situation here. Let me know if this is the right place to post this. So after trying to replace some new rca cables because the ones it had were bad, there is no sound from both channels. I did continuity test on the cables from tip of rca to the...
    • CptTomato
    • Thread
    • pioneer pioneer pl-12d tonearm turntable
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Turntables
  25. Q-E-2

    Jelco TK-850s tonearm on my SL-1200MK5 (w/ audio samples)

    Hi there! :) I thought it was time for me to install a Jelco TK-850s tonearm on my SL-1200MK5. The superseded tonearm was a KAB modded and rewired Technics tonearm, so it wasn't in its original form. The armboard chosen is sold by Ammonite Audio, as well as the improved mounting collar. It's...
    • Q-E-2
    • Thread
    • comparison jelco sl-1200 technics tk-850s tonearm
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: Turntables
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