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  1. J

    Two sizes of Harman Kardon Rabco ST-8 turntables

    Hi all, anyone know any details about the two different sizes of Harman Kardon ST-8 turntables? I have one of each: One is 2-3/4" tall (high) , black brushed anodized sidewall, logo on the right side, with the baseplate recessed up into the sidewall. One is 2-1/4" tall (high), black brushed...
    • JHK
    • Thread
    • harman kardon linear tracking rabco st-8 turntable
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Turntables
  2. F

    Sony TS-p1 gain adjustment and voltage

    I have slightly wobbly speed on my SONY Ts-P1. I cleaned the pots and it helped a lot, but the stroboscobe platter is not 100% stable and I am trying to achieve perfection here. I think it is because of the voltage or gain adjustments. Pic below is gain adjustment guide from my Sony TS-P1...
    • fjundzer
    • Thread
    • sony turntable turntable turntable speed turntable speed adjust
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Turntables
  3. D

    Fixing crackle and hum on AR XA table

    I recently found an AR XA table at my local savlation army ($15!). I picked it up and it spun and even produced sound. I have it hooked up to a JVC RX-701v receiver. It seems to crackle and pop consistently, regardless of what record I play. I've cleaned the record and got a new stylus for the...
  4. N

    Help with JVC JL-A15 50hz motor pulley

    Hello, I have the old Victor (JVC) JL-A15 from my late father in law which was in the Philippines (60hz country). I need to get a new motor pulley compatible with Europe 50hz. I cannot find one online and seen some people making their own DIY thing. Anyone have a solution?
    • Nicolas P
    • Thread
    • 50 hz jvc jvc jl-a15 pulley turntable victor victor of japan
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Turntables
  5. A

    Yamaha CR-620 or 420 works as an amp, right?

    I have a Yamaha YPD6 that run through a shitty rolls vp29 preamp, and want to upgrade. I was looking at this Yamaha CA 410/610 that a local record shop has at 410:150$ and 610:175$. Saw a forum online that had someone who bought both a CA 410 and a CR610 and people in the comments said the 410...
  6. T

    Technics SL-1800mk2 Re-cap list

    Hey everyone - did a quick search on the forum and Google - can't seem to find a re-cap list for a SL-1800mk2 - wondering if anyone has compiled this? Thanks in advance Chris
    • Tariacuri
    • Thread
    • capacitor re-cap sl-1800mk2 technics turntable
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Turntables
  7. E

    Technics sl-dl 1 Tonearm won’t drop

    Hello all, This is my first post, and I very much hope one of you more experienced people out there can help me.. I purchased a good condition cosmetically Technics SL-DL1 linear tracking turntable the other day, and on testing it, it appears everything is working, it’s sensing 7” and 12”...
  8. E

    Advice on Denon DP-23F and DL-160

    All I recently picked up a Denon DP-23F in fully working condition except for the stylus was bent / broken at first glance. The whole unit was only $20 at a thrift store. Getting home I found that the cartridge was a MC High-output Denon DL-160. What was left of the stylus fell off down to a...
    • Evan Hecht
    • Thread
    • cartridge denon dl-160 dp-23f turntable
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Turntables
  9. Megaladoink

    Head Amp or SUT.. im so confused

    Hey all, first whats needed for proper opinions, my setup B&O 4004 w/ 20EN MMC C22 Commemorative MC275 CE JBL C50 S7R I first started looking at SUT's and came across a SOTA Head amp.. so I guess that this unit uses a battery which would remove the possible interference that some powered head...
    • Megaladoink
    • Thread
    • moving coil sota step-up transformer turntable
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Turntables
  10. davstev

    Grado stylus to ID: yellow dots and tiny elliptical diamond

    Hi all, I acquired two vintage Grado cartridges (G1 and G1+) recently from a seller, and this Grado stylus was also included in the sale, in a seperate box. I looked under a loupe at the elliptical diamond, which is super clean, and unusually tiny. Tapered aluminum cantilever too. We know that...
    • davstev
    • Thread
    • cartridge grado grado cartridge grado cartridges stylus turntable vinyl
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Turntables
  11. J

    Kenwood KD-5033 Selector Knob Issue

    Hi everyone, I managed to get a very nice Kenwood KD-5033 for practically free at an estate auction and had a question regarding the Automatic (record size) / Manual selector knob operation. I'm able to run the table in manual mode without issue and I can move the selector knob to '17' in order...
  12. C

    New cart for old tt?

    Brother just started his audio pleasures again and picked up a Pioneer sx9000 receiver and a cheaper Technics sl b280 tt. It has a Technics P34 cart on it an I want to know what I can replace it with for about 100.00 or so.Or can I just replace stylys?
  13. Copeland83

    Yamaha YP-701 turntable owners - Suspension/parts

    Hey all, Read some great info here on what this tt is like. I have one locally come up for sale I'm seriously considering but wanted to ask others experience with parts first. I have a thorens td160 and parts are mostly readily available so i got new spring kit for the suspension. I can't find...
  14. A

    Realistic Lab-270 speed question

    Hello everyone! I have a Realistic Lab-270 turntable. I’m setting it up in a new house and noticed the speed sounded slow. The RPM Wow app showed the speed as 32.57. I played my guitar along with Dokken’s “unchain the night,” and it was perfectly in key as Eb. But the song is the key of E. I...
  15. M

    Help needed bang & Olufsen beogram rx2

    I just inherited my step father stereo equipment. I know this worked but I can’t figure out how to turn it on. I plugged it in, press play but nothing happens.
  16. 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
    • Thread
    • garrard garrard sl72b repair turntable turntable adjustment
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Turntables
  17. W

    Mystery Cartridge on Thorens TD-160

    I recently acquired another Thorens TD-160. It came from its original owner, and cake equipped with a cartridge that is a mystery to me. There are no markings or labels or any other kind of identifying information on it. Any assistance on what cartridge this may be would be greatly appreciated...
    • whiskeyriver
    • Thread
    • cartridge identification identifying stylus td 160 td 165 thorens thorens 160 td160 td-160 mk2 mkii rca turntable
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Turntables
  18. N

    Bought a (partly defect) Technics SL-Q200 as complete Newbie

    Hello everyone I've been collecting records for a few years and am just about to dive into the vinyl world and today spontaneously (rather impusively) bought a Technics SL-Q200 turntable at a flea market. Since it has visually already suffered quite a bit and the seller could not guarantee me...
    • NilsA
    • Thread
    • cue mechanism novice repair sl-q200 technics turntable
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Turntables
  19. C

    Technics SL-1350 Manuals and Rebuild Guides?

    Looking for manuals to help with the rebuild of a Technics SL-1350. If someone with a vinylengine account could download the manuals and schematics then send me a private message, dropbox link, google share, or other I'd greatly appreciate it. My hifiengine account doesn't work and vinylengine...
    • Crumbs
    • Thread
    • manuals repair schematics technics sl-1350 turntable
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Turntables
  20. Sci525

    Sansui turntable specs, the deck or the cartridge?

    Hi All, Are the reported SNR specs of 70s Sansui TTs driven by the cartridges or the decks? Would a modern(ish) cartridge help, or was the motor tech and understanding of damping of the day the limiting factor? I've always wanted a Sansui TT to pair with my Sansui amps and receivers. I'm...
  21. tlann

    Tips for Installing Hurst Motor in AR XB Turntable?

    Hi everyone, I am about to install a new Hurst 3001-0001 motor in my AR XB turntable to replace a dead old Haydon motor (it’s definitely dead—had it checked by a tech). I was wondering if anyone has any words to the wise before I begin. The Hurst’s shaft thankfully is a perfect fit for the...
    • tlann
    • Thread
    • acoustic research ar xa ar xb haydon motor hurst motor motor motor replacement turntable turntable motor
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Turntables
  22. Whaleudder

    Mind bending rumble trouble

    I have a low frequency, very high amplitude “rumble” (below human hearing) happening in my setup. It pulses a couple of times a second roughly. So far I have changed out every single component in my system and the problem persists. If I play a record long enough it starts to double and triple...
    • Whaleudder
    • Thread
    • going insane project rumble turntable
    • Replies: 75
    • Forum: Turntables
  23. James Cox

    Ar-Xa tonearm rebuild

    Since I've gotten caught up on most of my projects I decided to finally look into rebuilding the neglected Ar-Xa turntable ive had on my bench for a little over a year. Does anyone here know if there's anybody currently rebuilding the tonearms like Marc Morin used to? I'd love to have my pivot...
    • James Cox
    • Thread
    • acoustic research ar-xa tonearm rewire tonearm upgrade turntable
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Turntables
  24. M

    Need help with Sony PS-FL7ii, buttons non-responsive

    Hi everyone, Just signed up and am looking for some help with my old Sony PS-FL7ii. I've read some older posts and there's definitely good knowledge here, so thanks in advance to everyone/anyone who reaches out to help. This thread is the closest to where I stand...
    • Masques
    • Thread
    • front loading ps-fl7 ps-fl7ii sony turntab turntable turntable advice
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Turntables
  25. YALE70

    Sharp VZ-3000: Dead Turntable - Bad Microcontroller?

    Hey guys, This is probably going to be long and complicated but I'm frankly struggling to figure this out and could use some advice. I'm not exactly experienced when it comes to diagnosing these sorts of problems. I picked up a Sharp VZ-3000 last week and I'm in the process of attempting to...
    • YALE70
    • Thread
    • advice needed electronic parts electronics help needed hifi microcomputer microcontroller sharp sharp vz-3000 turntable
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: DIY
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