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  1. J

    Jvc ql-y66f tonearm ??s

    I have the jvc ql-y66f turntable. Mine only has the straight tonearm with the fixed headshell. Can I put a removable headshell piece at the end of my straight tonearm? It has 2 screws below the fixed headshell that removes that so couldn't I just re attach a removable one from a different jvc...
  2. QSilver

    Pioneer PD1003 IC Solution

    Seeing as this is a Pioneer chip, I figured the best place to say this was here. I've been working on a PL-630 and after some reworking and repairs, discovered that the PD1003 oscillator chip was (mostly) dead, and the motor just gently bounced back and forth. I confirmed it was the earlier...
    • QSilver
    • Thread
    • motor drive ic motor failure motor issues motor not spinning oscillator pd1003 pioneer pl-630 quartz lock quartz lock issue turntable
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Pioneer Audio
  3. A

    Philips GA312 Issue – Cue Button Delay When First Turned On

    Hi everyone, I’ve got a bit of a weird issue with my Philips GA312. The deck is working pretty much flawlessly, but there’s this one thing that’s been bugging me. The first time I press the cue button after powering it on, the switch doesn’t latch right away. I usually have to hold it down for a...
    • AGKY
    • Thread
    • cue button issue cueing delay ga-312 ga312 lift philips ga312 turntable turntable troubleshooting
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Turntables
  4. Roman68

    Telefunken TS 860 vs. Sony PS-212 SH.

    Hey everyone, I'm looking for some opinions and advice regarding a potential turntable change. Currently, I own a Telefunken TS 860. It's fully functional and complete, and I've personally serviced it (cleaned, lubricated, etc.), so it's in great shape. I've come across a Sony PS-212 SH that's...
    • Roman68
    • Thread
    • direct drive germany hi-fi high fidelity japan lp sony telefunken turntable vinyl
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Turntables
  5. F

    Technics SL-D2 Replacement Counter/Balance Weight

    Hi all! Recently acquired myself a Technics SL-D2 turn table used off offerup. In the listing I noticed it had been missing its Balance weight and was wondering if anyone here has experience with replacing them and how to do it? I ordered the correct(?) part off E-Bay am not sure how to go...
    • fry3000
    • Thread
    • fixing replacement sl-d2 technics turntable
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Turntables
  6. deckblad

    Harmon Kardon ST-7 Repair Photo Gallery

    I wanted to share photos and a few notes from a customer repair I completed recently. Thanks to other forum members for helping me figure out a few things! Especially HalfApt for sharing a good tracking roller replacement. The service manual for this turntable is amazing. All the calibration...
  7. P

    Automatic mechanism not working Dual 601

    I've been using this turntable I bought refurbished for a year now, and slowly the automatic movement of the tonearm has degraded. Can anybody please give me some advice on how to fix? The issue is that when I start the record player, the arm doesn't move over, it simply raises and falls...
    • pizza2006
    • Thread
    • dual dual 601 repair advice repair help turntable turntable repair vintage 70's
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Turntables
  8. P

    Dual 601 belt getting stuck at 45 rpm

    Hi, this is my first post to this forum and I know very little about record players. I purchased a dual 601 refurbished a year ago, and the speed selector has always acted up, specifically switching it from 45 to 33. When I switch the speed back from 45 to 33 the belt gets stuck in the middle...
    • pizza2006
    • Thread
    • 45 rpm dual dual 601 dual601 help record player repair repair advice help needed turntable turntable fix
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Turntables
  9. stgtr

    Pioneer PL-200 Quick Foot/Spring Fix

    Hello! I'm new to the forum but have been browsing for some time fixing up my parents old audio systems. I've come up with a fix for something I finally feel is worth mentioning. The old school Pioneer PL-200 turntables from the late 70's/early 80's are evidently notorious for having the spring...
    • stgtr
    • Thread
    • allquietonthewesternfrontisagreatbook diy help love peace pioneer pl-200 stereo turntable
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Turntables
  10. sean sweeney

    Is it possible that a stylus will wear to a sharper point?

    Been checking out some of my stylus is here, as I have several turntables, and I like newer styluses and keep everything up to date. I occasionally will look at them through a little scope I have to check out the tips and the overall shape. One thing I seem to have noticed is that good...
    • sean sweeney
    • Thread
    • blunted patterns pointed stylus tracking weight turntable wear
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: Turntables
  11. F

    Is Philips GF 504 a good starting turntable?

    My father just gave me his turntable from the 70s. It is a Phillips GF 504. Is this a good starting turntable? I have a few questions: Will it scratch my records if I use it, or is it safe to play them freely? Is it capable of playing 180g records without issues? Since the plate is small...
    • fabiopires10
    • Thread
    • phillips turntable turntable advice vintage 70's
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Turntables
  12. Damien A

    VPI HW-19 Mark IV identification and cart/stylus recommendations…

    Hey y’all, I picked up this beautiful VPI turntable and am currently having it serviced by my tech. I have a few questions as this is my first experience with a VPI turntable 1. What’s a good cartridge/styli recommendation for this table and AudioQuest tonearm? I had a spare Lafayette t6000...
    • Damien A
    • Thread
    • audioquest cartiridge platter styli tonearm turntable vpi vpi hw 19
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Turntables
  13. M

    Nivico 471E-5 Restoration in 2025

    Hi all! I have a NIVICO (JVC) 471E-5 that I pulled out of a storage closet in The Rainbow Bar and Grill on the Sunset strip in Hollywood in around 1990 (Along with a pair of Boston Acoustic A70 speakers.) Thinning out stored posessions in my old age...and decided to get the table and the A70's...
  14. khayman9999

    Any info appreciated on a Stanton 890AL DJPRO cartridge NIB

    Hi everyone, this is only my second post and hopefully I'm posting in the right place. I acquired a NIB never user Stanton 890AL DJPRO cartridge with a spare stylus in an equipment trade and I didn't put too much value on it but was wondering a ballpark of what I might ask if I decide to sell...
  15. N

    Pioneer PL-7 quartz lock not staying on right speed

    Hello, so I recently picked up a Pioneer PL-7 from goodwill and I haven't had any issues with it really other then when i play a record, the light will start with quartz light on and stay on for a few seconds then it will turn off and I believe speed the record up a noticeable amount from what...
    • Nicelittle
    • Thread
    • pioneer pl-7 turntable turntable advice turntable service turntable speed turntable speed adjust
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Turntables
  16. ktm-don

    I must be missing something here...

    I'm troubleshooting a B&O Beogram turntable, part of a Beomaster 6500 system. The turntable connects to the receiver and starts on command from the remote as expected. The output of both channels is highly distorted, like blown car radio speaker distorted. I thought the simple fix would be...
  17. Impact

    Looking to upgrade from Sansui FR-D3

    Looking to upgrade from my Sansui FR-D3. I picked up the Sansui at goodwill years back while I was in college. I had to clean it up with some deoxit and throw a new cartridge on which I chose a AT-VM95E. I also had to clean paint off the RCA connections...yes someone decided to attempt to paint...
    • Impact
    • Thread
    • buying advice sansui turntable
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Turntables
  18. J

    Help: Phillips GA-312 Intermitent start issues

    Hello everyone! I have a GA-312 for about 3 years now, yesterday it started showing a weird issue, when i select the rotation, it won't start by itself, but if i give it a gentle push, it starts moving. Note that it doesn't occur everytime, sometimes it spins normally when prompted, without...
    • JohnnyBoy743
    • Thread
    • belt drive ga-312 phillips 312 start/stop control turntable
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Turntables
  19. T

    Please help identify my cartridge?

    Hello everyone, I hope someone can help me identify this cartridge there is a Pickering sticker on it but no model number anywhere, the original stylus I got it with is also in the pictures. Is it worth buying a better stylus for it or should I upgrade the whole cartridge? Any information or...
    • Tdi434
    • Thread
    • cartridge stylus turntable vinyl
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Turntables
  20. R

    Rotel RP-550

    Hi, i wanted to know if $200 is a good price for this turntable. The listing i found says id have to change the stylus. Pretty new to audio stuff so any input helps. Thanks!!
  21. S

    Should I get a balanced turntable when it's next to my computer?

    There's a meter (3.2 feet) between the TT and the computer. Going to run a cable from the RIAA amp (that's next to the TT) to an external soundcard that's on my computer table. The computer is beneath.
  22. marktdj

    Help identifying Cartridge

    Hello all - thanks in advance for any help you can give. I recently picked up a Pioneer PL-514 turntable and the cartridge is missing a stylus. I do not believe this is the original cartridge (Pioneer PC 110 cartridge ) that was issued with this turntable. Here are some pictures of the...
    • marktdj
    • Thread
    • cartridge stylus turntable
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Turntables
  23. TexasCatDad

    User Review - Como Audio Analog Turntable

    Review Date: 1/5/25 COMO AUDIO ANALOG TURNTABLE Entry Level, Consumer Grade - $129-$200 At Ebay, Reverb and other online retailers. 2 Year Manufacturer's Warranty, Product is no longer made. USER REVIEW by TxCatDad Introduction Discovering vinyl for the first time, or as in my case...
  24. C

    Technics SL-1350 Rebuild Thread

    Ever since we put a new head shell in, hit play and the previously dormant unit started smelling hot after some play time the Technics SL-1350 has been hanging out in the basement waiting for review. It is time for a rebuild thread. I'll eventually push the docs to a git, just like the Sansui...
    • Crumbs
    • Thread
    • restore sl-1350 technics turntable
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Turntables
  25. N

    Garrard 3D Printer Parts

    Hi, Just wanted to pass along that I have developed and posted some Garrard turntable parts that you can download and print from the MakerWorld web site. They're FREE. Garrard Zero 100 Stylus Gauge https://makerworld.com/en/models/561775?from=search Garrard Zero 100 Spare Cartridge Holder...
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