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I’m new to the forum that i’m reading all the time to get some informations !
I’ve a question about an Technics SL-1200MK7 that i’m not using for DJing.
Do removing headshell daily to clean my stylus can damage the 4 pins connector inside the tonearm ?
I’m using the stock Technics...
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I am looking to hook up two turntables to one receiver and the only viable method i've researched is using a RCA splitter box and running it to my receiver. Does anyone have any experience using these boxes and if they work well (without a humming noise). I am also interested on how I am...
Hello. New member here.
So I cleaned up a Dual 1229 that was actually gifted to me and the motor seems to be a touch slow. I removed almost, if not all, the old grease and replaced it, took the motor apart to re-oil the felt, re-glued the strobe ring under the platter as well as a lot of...
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...
Hey! So there's a Kenwood KD-2055 turntable for sale in my area. The seller wants $200.
This is the info they provide:
Cover is scratched but the turntable plays well . new belt, lubed, cartridge and needle in good condition.
I asked what the cartridge is and he said an Audio technica AT...
I've seen a listing (near where I live) for an updated Technics SL-1500 (MK1).
The guy wants $450. I'm wanting to know, is this a good deal? Anyone have any advice here? Thanks!
Here's all the info he provided (I'll include a picture too):
Technics SL-1500 (MK1) "National Panasonic" model in...
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I have been playing a Denon DP-23F but just picked up a DP-7F. I think I like the 23F better but does anyone have any input on the +/- of each of them? I know they are both CBP but...
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I own two of these, and bought a second one "for parts", which turned-out to be more functional than the first, which had deteriorated [these are from the late 70's/early 80's] to no longer having any of the automated functions work. The older one worked perfectly, just didn't...
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...
Hi all,
This is my first post on the forum as I've recently got into vinyl after my other hand and I acquired a HiFi system from her late grandma.
We're having an issue where only the tweeter is working on the right hand speaker when it's on turntable input. I've swapped the speakers over and...
One of these just popped up in my area on Craigslist (it is an "The AR" model not the ES1). It's cosmetically in good condition but according to the owner has never been officially serviced. Motor spins up without issues, there's some slight movement in the arm but no major red flags according...
I was playing aeound a bit with a turnable and trying to figure out what cartridge I should mount on it. When I got to one of my 412 mk3s I figured that it sounded great so I left it on the tt. However after 40 minutes of listening it suddenly started sounding muffled, kinda similar to how a...
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I haven't posted in a bit, but I scored some new stuff for a pretty decent price today and wanted to share it with you all!
Here's what I got today:
Technics SA-5270
1977 Stereo Receiver; 35 WPC into 8Ω
The unit was received in near mint condition, with no manual present. Very low...
Hi everyone, I recently aquired a Thorens td-126 mkii with the tp-16mkii tonearm and would like to know wich cartridge alignment protractor to use with this turntable/tonearm. I have read and read numerous posts regarding this but some say bardwell others Stevenson. Any help will be greatly...
Hey guys! Hoping someone might be able to point me in the direction of an experienced tech in the vicinity of Randolph or Newark NJ.
Thanks for your help!
Cheers,
Jeremy
Hello everyone. Has anyone ever attempted (or has any idea if it is possible) to replace the PL-516 tonearm with one from a PL-518? From the service manuals it seems the mount is similar. Thanks!
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...
I have 3 Dual CS-5000's. 1 works great, 1 is a donor, and the 3rd has been problematic for months, but I'd like it to be a daily spinner.
Here is the current issue: The left channel does not play when receiver stereo/mono switch set to stereo, but both speakers play when set to mono. Other...
I just bought a coffee table/turntable from a friend that wasn’t using it. I don’t know the exact name it’s it’s all new to me but I know I need a new power cord for it I’m just not sure what kind or how to attach it once I get it.
Hi all. I have a little issue with this ps x4 that O bought from my local record shop. You see the turntable works fine but the auto return and return in general is not working correctly. The arm lifts up but it doesn't go back the position zero. It does move a bit but only when at the ending of...
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Completely new to this world so be gentle.
Had an original pair of Paradigm 3se's sitting around and found what I hope will be a fully functional Yamaha A-460. Will be adding a Yamaha Dvd-s550 as one source, and a BT unit for my digital music.
For the Paradigm 3se's, given the...
I answered a local add today where a guy was cleaning out his house and was selling his old Thorens TD166 MII turntable. He was asking $300.00 CAD for it but he said he would go as low as $200.00. I said SOLD! I have it all hooked up and it sounds amazing. The man I bought it from was the...
I'm trying to fix up a Sansui FR-D25 that I picked up very cheaply. It's for my teenage son. Like many teens he finds old turntables fascinating and cool but it's more to have some fun than for serious music playing.
Excuse my ignorance. I'm not and never have been a vinyl guy, having bought my...