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turntable adjustment

  1. D

    Pioneer PL-530 clicking noise at end of records

    Hello! I recently got into turntables and have been working on a PL-530 I got for an amazing deal. I replaced the capacitors and a fuse, as well as replaced the pad for the tonearm. My current problem right now lies in the tonearm auto return system, where at the end of a record, a loud...
    • DInman
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    • pioneer pl-530 turntable turntable adjustment
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Turntables
  2. kennycrippen

    Dual 1229 Intermittent Noise, Video Included

    I have a Dual 1229 turntable that I've owned for around 13 years. Admittedly I have not had it serviced enough, but it's been a very solid workhorse with hardly any issues. The other day I noticed a noise, which I assumed was the motor. See YouTube video links below. I ordered a replacement...
    • kennycrippen
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    • audio gear maintenance & cleaning dual dual 1229 idler assembly idler wheel turntable turntable adjustment turntable motor
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Turntables
  3. P

    Philips GA-247 idler wheel arm misaligned – speeds incorrect

    Hello everyone, I recently bought a Philips GA-247 turntable and I’m having an issue with the idler wheel arm alignment. When I select the speeds, the idler wheel does not touch the correct part of the motor pulley: At 16 RPM, instead of touching the thinnest step of the pulley, the idler wheel...
    • PabloGa247
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    • phillips repair speed change problem turntable turntable adjustment
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Turntables
  4. J

    Marantz 6200 help

    Anyone familiar with a Marantz 6200 or similar that uses this kind of auto-return mechanism? My auto-in and auto-return are both pretty far off. I can get each function somewhat close following the steps in the service manual, but then it makes the other function even worse. The manual...
    • jmsbrendan
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    • auto return marantz marantz 6200 turntable adjustment
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Turntables
  5. I

    Adjusting the height of or disabling auto-return on a Pioneer PL-115D

    Hello! I have a Pioneer PL-115D. I just put a new head shell and cartridge on it, and now the tonearm doesn't lift high enough when the auto-return triggers or if I press the return button. It just scratches my record up. It is possible to either adjust the height of the auto-return or to...
    • iamsepd
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    • pioneer 115d turntable adjustment
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Turntables
  6. S

    My Thorens TD 150 AB won’t stop skipping and the sound is garbled.

    I have a Thorens TD 150 AB turntable with a Stanton 500. It worked great when I first bought it. The person I bought it from said he hadn’t checked the tone arm pressure and he would suggest I do so. I bought a scale, but before I checked what the pressure was set at, I started making...
    • sugarmaple
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    • cartridge stylus thorens 150 turntable adjustment
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Turntables
  7. P

    Speed help! Transrotor Leonard and konstant power supply

    Heya Team!! Need some help! Can't get this guy to spin slower then 37. New belts, but sizing might be little off, old belt had similar issues but would slip and slow right down, so very hard to judge. Can't seem to dial it in no matter what, any tips would be appreciated. There's some...
  8. Trodder

    Denon DP-51F Restore Thread and Questions

    It seems a lot of these heavily electronic turntables are really starting to reach a period of issues and failure. If you are lucky you realize a lot of the issues are resolved by simply recapping the turntable BEFORE it causes a chip (microprocessor) failure. Right now I have a Denon DP-51F...
    • Trodder
    • Thread
    • capacitor replacement denon dp-51f denon dp-52f recap and restoration truntable recap turntable adjustment turntable advice turntable capacitor replacement turntable restoration
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Turntables
  9. K

    technics EPA 250 slow lift

    I have a lovely Technics SL1025 (SP25 and EPA 250) but years ago the damping on the tonearm lift became too slow. If i drag the lift with my fingers up and down before usage it becomes a bit better, but it's still not possble to use the lift i a decent way. I also tried a few years ago to drip...
    • Kenneth312
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    • epa-a250 technics turntable adjustment
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Turntables
  10. R

    Sony PS-4750 “pulses” - need help

    Hi, I’ve inherited a Sony PS-4750 that’s been fine for a year or so but has now suddenly started pulsing in speed. I try to fine tune it on the pitch control but as I get close there’s an audible whir from the deck (not through an amp, no connection) then the deck speeds up. Just as it seems to...
    • Rob42
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    • sony turntable adjustment turntable advice
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Turntables
  11. J

    Pioneer PL-61 help on tone arm dropping too fast.

    Hi, I bought a Pioneer PL 61 turntable for $160. It’s in working condition but it’s not 100%. The tone arm drop too fast than normal when down button on is pressed. Can someone guide me to trouble shoot what’s the issue on cueing and how to check if anti-skate mechanism is work properly? Thanks.
    • jervz
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    • anti skate repair cue mechanism pioneer pl 61 turntable adjustment
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Turntables
  12. T

    Magnavox Micromatic auto-start issues

    Hey Everyone. I bought a 1965 Magnavox Astro-Sonic console with a Micromatic turntable that didn't turn. I rebuilt it by following the directions posted here by larryderouin -- and now it works! (Thanks, Larry!) The old grease had turned to gum and things were all seized up. Now, everything is...
    • ThreePints
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    • turntable turntable adjustment turntable advice
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Turntables
  13. mcaddie7

    ADC Accutrac 4000 Stylus Setup Help

    Recently bought this turntable. It actually worked too with finding the spaces between each track. That was until I put the stylus on. I took the turntable apart, cleaned all boards, buttons, and contacts, and replaced the capacitors on the motherboard. However now it doesn’t sense tracks...
    • mcaddie7
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    • accutrac electrical engineering measurement setup turntable adjustment turntable advice
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Turntables
  14. Aillo

    Dual HS 130 tracking and anti-skate

    Hello everyone, I use a Reloop turntable in my living room, but I recently received an old Dual HS 130 so I am using it instead. It was in a bad shape and I restored it: cleaned, greased, recaped, changed certain pots as well. I also replaced the head and the stylus (with Tonar equivalent of...
    • Aillo
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    • anti-skate dual tracking force turntable adjustment
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Turntables
  15. MreowCat

    Help repairing a Garrard slx3

    So, inherited this Garrard slx3 turntable (which is similar to a Garrard sl72b, I think?) from a an older relative who'd been keeping it in a closet for who knows how long. After taking it apart to clean and regrease, I've been able to get it to run at the right speed, and the mechanisms mostly...
    • MreowCat
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    • garrard garrard sl72b repair turntable turntable adjustment
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Turntables
  16. D

    Help: Dual 505-2 tonearm goes too far

    Hello, I have had this turntable stopped for months because it wasn't working properly, but I have now manage to make it work and play a vinyl, until I realised that at the end of the vinyl it did lift the tone arm until it reached the label of the vinyl record. I had another look around the...
    • davidslv
    • Thread
    • dual dual turntable help turntable adjustment
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Turntables
  17. R

    Strange Technics SL-B5 Issue

    I've been using my fathers SL-B5 which he greatly enjoyed in his college years for a while now-serviced it myself, everything has worked great but the memo-gram when stacking records (I only have the 45 stacking spindle), of which I recently got working smoothly again! Unfortunately, when all...
    • radiotron_
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    • technics turntable turntable adjustment turntable advice
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Turntables
  18. M

    Zenith X930 Turntable Running Slow

    Hello. New here. Recently acquired a Zenith X930 vintage stereo console, which seems to be c. 1967 based on internet research. Turntable runs about 6% slow. Wondering if anyone can point me towards a resource for DYI fix, or someone relatively near western MA who might make a house call. It...
    • mnock1976
    • Thread
    • hi fi slow turntable adjustment vintage zenith
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Turntables
  19. J

    Phillips GA 312 very weird speed/stop sensors behaviour that fixed by itself

    Hello guys, so recently i bought a Philips ga 312 from a very responsible seller here where i live. (He even made a vídeo showing that turntable was in proper shape and everything was working) Today it arrived in Mail, i took it of the package and adjusted voltage selector under plate, and...
    • JohnnyBoy743
    • Thread
    • phillips phillips 312 turntable adjustment turntable advice
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Turntables
  20. buckeye56

    NYC Repair

    Hey, Don’t know which forum this question belongs in, so apologies in advance for any mistakes. Looking for a highly reputable person who isn’t going to charge a fortune to fix my vintage Technics dd automatic turntable. Cueing mech not working properly. Must be in NYC area. I know there are...
    • buckeye56
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    • nyc repair technics turntable adjustment
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Turntables
  21. A

    Sansui fr-3060 spinning too fast

    Got the motor turning freely after cleaning and lubing. Now testing with a 33 rpm record and have that speed selected, but it is spinning way too fast. I also know it is on the top “step” of the capstan, which should be the slowest. The manual says to contact my nearest Sansui factory if I feel...
    • adjuster
    • Thread
    • fr 3060 fr-3060 sansui turntable turntable adjustment turntable advice turntable and power frequency
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Turntables
  22. Tyler Prock

    Thorens td 103a running slow in 33

    Can’t find a pinch adjustment anywhere (I heard) there isn’t a pitch adjustment. I’ve bought a new belt and oiled the hell out of the thing. Any help here? Would really like to get this thing running back to speed. *wink*
    • Tyler Prock
    • Thread
    • help pitch adjustment thorens thorens 103a turntable adjustment
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Turntables
  23. D

    Sony direct drive turntable platter issue

    Hello, I own a second-hand Sony PS 4750 direct drive turntable. Under the platter is located a sensor (looks like a tape head) that sits close to a magnetic coating located under the platter (so it keeps a constant speed). Some of the coating seems to have scratched off, so the turntable...
    • david04
    • Thread
    • direct drive sony turntable turntable adjustment turntable advice turntable repair
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Turntables
  24. J

    Marantz 6100 inconsistent reject lever

    Hi. I just grabbed a fine 6100 which functions great except for an inconsistent reject lever. When engaged, sometimes it activates the auto-return immediately, other times you need to hold it for 10 seconds before it engages. Auto-return works flawlessly when the record is finished playing. Any...
    • Jason Berk
    • Thread
    • marantz 6100 reject turntable adjustment
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Turntables
  25. S

    Hitachi PS-48 tonearm lift won't adjust. Any PS-48 or Realistic RD-8100 owners here?

    The "up / down" switch on my PS-48 will raise and lower the tonearm lift just fine, but the lift itself sits too low and won't adjust higher and I'm not sure why. I unscrewed the hex screw in the tonearm lift like the service manual said, but the lift still wont extend higher. Could it be that...
    • sATLite
    • Thread
    • cue mechanism cueing arm help hitachi tonearm auto lift turntable adjustment
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Turntables
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