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  1. D

    Thorens TD-125

    I picked up a TD-125 turntable. What I find interesting is; it has, what I believe is a Ortofon RS-212 tonearm. There are no markings on it but by looking at pictures online I concluded this. It also as a metal plinth, I guess, it may have been recessed into something? Did the early TD125 come...
  2. jeeem

    Neon blue Technics S7, ready for her close-up

    I've had various Technics linear tracking turntables since the '80s, but this one is my favorite -- for looks and functionality. It's a 1981-1983 Quartz direct-drive SL-7 -- metal plinth, not plastic -- with a Shure P-mount elliptical-stylus cartridge. No, she doesn't sound quite as good as the...
    • jeeem
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    • linear tracking s-7 technics turntable
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Turntables
  3. Homebrook

    Kenwood KD-650 for Sale on Goodwill.com

    I've been tracking this for about a week, but now its out of my price range, but maybe not for some of you. It looks like it is in very good condition, but the platter does not turn. It probably needs some deoxit and its motor lubricated. Hinges are broken and the lid might have a crack in the...
  4. ScooterMcTav

    Vibrations! Agh! Agh!

    So, I’m struggling with isolating my TT from vibrations being caused by my music and am looking for some DIY ideas. Previously, my unsuspended TT (an Elipson Omega) sat on a wall shelf screwed into two wall studs. This sits roughly 3.5 feet above the floor, and is located between my fronts...
  5. Y

    Looking to put my turntable back in service

    I pulled two turntables out of storage this weekend and neither of them fared so well. One probably isn't worth messing with (Technics SL-BD20D) but the other one is nice and I want to do whatever it takes to get it back in service. I'd probably just assume take it to a pro if I can find one in...
    • yendor65
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    • 3009 lux luxman mkii pd pd-121 pd121 sme sme 3009 turntable
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Turntables
  6. B

    Seeking a good Turntable $150 or less w/ pitch adjustment and headphone jack

    A friend gave me some prize vinyl. I was enjoying my first turntable I bought to play them on till I realized it was pitched too high. Next one I ordered from Amazon wouldn't play. This one I just received has no headphone jack and won't bond with my pc on BT. Any suggestions?
  7. MetalDaze

    Rega P3 (2016) w/ Exact - Mono Playback Question

    My current vinyl set up is: Rega P3 (2016) with an Exact cartridge. Cork slip mat used with big ben weight. Otherwise the deck is stock. Run into a Rega Fono MM MKII. Pre Amp: Parasound P5 Amp: Parasound A21+ (Currently connected) Speakers: Ohm i ; Rythmik L12 Subwoofer The only weakness...
    • MetalDaze
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    • exact mono planar 3 rega turntable
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Turntables
  8. B

    Anybody own or have information about the Technics sl 1400?

    I've been searching for my first turntable, since cds led us astray, and have found a Technics sl 1400 pretty much in mint condition. I'm curious because I can find very little information about the Technics sl 1400 itself on the web and could use some advice. Any sages out there that could...
  9. tlann

    Replacement Platter for Audio Technica AT-LP120?

    Hi all, First time posting, so please forgive me if I'm in the wrong section, but I'm curious if anyone has ever had any success tracking down a non-warranty replacement platter for their Audio Technica AT-LP120. I've had mine for 7-8 years and recently noticed that the platter is warped—I took...
    • tlann
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    • atlp120 audiotechnica platter replacement turntable turntable adjustment turntable advice warped wow and flutter
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Turntables
  10. K Richner

    Recommend TT?

    Hello I'm buying my first home I've been wanting to to get a decent TT for decades but have put it off due to working and not having time, I had a few In my younger years I preferred direct drive TTs the last one I owned was a Technics made in Japan but I don't remember the model :( that was way...
  11. H

    Pioneer PL-41 TT tonearm rewire, making a plan!

    Hi- working on a PL-41 TT + a parts machine on the way, so hoping for success to get to hear this beautiful, simply designed machine. Sadly the main TT, which is mostly in darn nice shape, has a dent in the tone arm tube I didn't notice in the pix. Parts donor TT looks to have a good arm, I...
    • hob
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    • pioneer tone arm turntable vinyl
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: Pioneer Audio
  12. B

    A Reminder On How Uninformed People Can Be...

    Just found this on the web sold as WORKING mind you. The girl pulled it from a DJ station and is asking $150...
  13. M

    ADC integra xlmII arm compatibility

    I'm considering picking up a Kenwood kd-550 with the stock s-shaped tonearm. I currently use an xlm mk2 with a rxm-II stylus (originally meant for an integra headshell). I have the integra headshell/cartridge as well, and if I were to get the kenwood, I would plan to use the integra headshell...
    • mltl
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    • adc integra adc xlm kenwood turntable
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Turntables
  14. symkob

    Did I buy the correct RCA cords for my Technics?

    So, i made a post here bout a week ago asking why my new cords were **** sounding and now i know. So i ordered from Kabusa, since a lot of people told me to. I contacted the dude that owns the site and he told me to get the Mogami W2528 Molded Gold Connectors they’re the first ones listed on...
    • symkob
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    • kabusa rca soldering technics turntable wires
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Turntables
  15. lt.slothr0p

    cartridge/stylus diminishing returns?

    hi everybody! i have a question about integrating cartridges and stylii into a system. i have a simple 2-channel hifi: sansui sr-222 mkii, pioneer sx-850, and klipsch r820f speakers. i need to replace the stylus on my vintage empire cart and i'm exploring my options with respect to a new stylus...
  16. symkob

    Replacement RCA Cables for Technics SL-1800

    Are these any good? https://www.fluance.com/rca-audio-cable-ca03 If not, can someone link me to a good, reasonably priced cable I can solder into my turntable?
    • symkob
    • Thread
    • audiophile phono rca technics turntable
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Turntables
  17. symkob

    Muffled Sound after replacing RCA Cables on Technics SL1800

    Hello, about half an hour ago I replaced my Technics SL-1800’s RCA Cables, the old ones were 44 years old and finally gave out earlier today. Everything went well while replacing the cords. I soldered everything to the correct spot. Easy stuff. Well, now every time I play a record, there’s a...
    • symkob
    • Thread
    • cord rca replacement replacing soldering technics turntable turntablism wires
    • Replies: 29
    • Forum: Turntables
  18. Bo Smith

    "Do turntables sound different" comparison video

    We primarily are listening to cartridges at this price point, many say, and I was wondering how true that is. I put a ton of work into my latest YouTube video where I shootout two similar vintage turntables and see what's different: Technics SL-D2 & Kenwood KD-3070 Let me know what you think...
    • Bo Smith
    • Thread
    • cartridges comparison kenwood marantz schiit sony stereophile technics turntable
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: Turntables
  19. Ldsc2002

    New to TTs and bought a NOS Technics SL-QD33. Anything I should check before using it?

    Hi, After wanting to get into vinyl for quite some time, I finally decided to buy a Technics SL-QD33. I really liked the idea of getting a NOS Technics turntable after buying a pair of NOS Technics speakers, and I am now waiting for my turntable to arrive. The manual states that the turntable...
    • Ldsc2002
    • Thread
    • nos sl-qd33 technics turntable
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Turntables
  20. T

    Denon sl-7d (gt 700) direct drive turntable platter not spinning

    See title. The motor makes some sort of grinding soundthat goes away if I spin the platter by hand. The motor seems to try and move the platter atleast a little bit but it's a very small amount. Any ideas on what the issue could be ?
  21. muchachos

    New project: Empire 398

    A nice 398 came up recently on a local Craigslist site, and after waffling over whether or not I needed another turntable for a few days - you already have a perfectly good hot-rodded Thorens!- I bit the bullet and picked it up. No regrets at all after doing so. Turns out to be a 398, equipped...
    • muchachos
    • Thread
    • empire empire 208 empire 398 project turntable
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Turntables
  22. M

    Turntable Stand

    Hi all, hopefully the picture has been tagged on correctly. But could I have your thoughts on this and cheaper alternatives or if someone has a better idea for space compromised sideboard.
    • M8och
    • Thread
    • amplifier short of space stand turntable wood
    • Replies: 30
    • Forum: Turntables
  23. SquarePusher

    Technics SL-D500 or SL-D2?

    Hello AK Family! Thankfully with good luck I was able to obtain both of these tables (fully functional) at a good deal. I wanted to ask those who know far more which one I should make my "go to" while the other will be a back-up? To answer the next possible question SL-D500 has a Shure LTP-2...
  24. P

    Seeking PL-12D 50hz motor (pulley)

    Dropping this in the Pioneer forum instead of turntables as I assume it's likely going to be a Pioneer specialist that can help. I saw, via forum search, that someone else had the same issue a few years ago. I moved from Portland Oregon (60hz) to The Netherlands (50hz) and now my turntable runs...
  25. trickert

    Replacing Turntable Dustcovers Across Brands (Pioneer PL-112D for Sony PS-x500)

    I've acquired a few turntables over the years, and a few of them lacked or had severely damaged dustcovers. I've often been unsuccessful finding replacements, at least affordable ones. I started thinking: can dustcovers be exchangable across brands? The latest challenge was finding a dustcover...
    • trickert
    • Thread
    • brands dustcover dustcover hinges replacement turntable
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Turntables
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