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  1. Audiochump

    Clearaudio performer (ruby cantilever retail) vs Ortofon Black

    I just received my clearaudio V2 performer back from Sounsmith and I love it. Clear sound, highs seem perfect but we live in the mids. Out of sheer curiosity I'm thinking of purchasing a new Ortofon Black cart. My question is..... Does anyone have a perspective on this. For reference, I'm using...
  2. E

    Rega RP6 has one noisy channel

    Hello all, I have an RP6 with an RB303 arm and Neo PSU. I'm getting a lot of noise in the right channel only, through my tube amp. I have traced the noise to the right channel of the table. No change in the noise if I unplug the power supply, no change in noise if I try to touch a ground wire...
  3. david winter

    Broken Dialistat switch: compatible models or "plastic solder" glue to fix ?

    Hi, I need to replace the broken start switch of a Dynacord IST 104. The original model is a Dialistat 2-pole type (DPDT), same as the one pictured below but with a larger metal holder allowing screwing it to a metal plate, itself attached to the metal body of the turntable. The blue plastic...
    • david winter
    • Thread
    • dialistat dynacord push button switch turntable
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Turntables
  4. pc9456

    Motorola 1959 Turntable - Model sk36m

    Good evening, I am very excited about the possibility of finding help on this thing - I had a moto turntable gifted to me which I took apart to clean and lubricate, when trying to put it all back together, I have forgotten where 2 of the springs go in the turntable. Does anyone know where I...
    • pc9456
    • Thread
    • motorola sk63m service manual turntable
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  5. C

    KLH Model 25 turntable

    Trying to help a friend with a KLH model 25 turntable. Everything seems to be working properly except the rubber wheel (see pic) that makes contact with the drive: A: does not move freely, and B: has round burn spot(from the drive, I suspect) Can the wheel be found and replaced? I’m a musician...
  6. lt.slothr0p

    Turntable Upgrade?

    Hi Everybody! I'm currently running a Sansui SR-222 mkii with an Empire 2000Z cartridge. But I see a Marantz 6100 listed locally at a good price. I've always loved the look of Marantz gear (although the 222 looks cool too) but to what extent would the 6100 be an upgrade over my current...
  7. bgar

    Turntable replacement for late 60s Magnavox

    Hi! Anyone know where I can get a replacement for this turntable? It's a Magnavox Automatic 400. Thanks!
    • bgar
    • Thread
    • console magnavox magnavox solid state turntabe and speakers turntable turntable advice
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Turntables
  8. Lou Weed

    How to get into DIY stereo and turntable repair.

    Long time visitor to the site but first time poster. Can you folks please recommend some good places to learn some basics of electronics? Other than cleaning pots and turntable maintenance I’m at a loss for any repairs or adjustments. I need some book or video recommendations that can teach me...
    • Lou Weed
    • Thread
    • advice needed diy recaps reciever recievers repairs sa5360 technics turntable
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Solid State
  9. pluske

    Static problems

    Recently got rid of my first TT, a Denon DP-300F, and replaced it with a Luxman PD-264. Ever since, my records have been picking up incredible amounts of static during playback. I know some static is typical, but here I can feel it when I pull the record off the platter, and the discharge is...
    • pluske
    • Thread
    • luxman luxman pd 272 luxman pd264 platter mat turntable
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Turntables
  10. A

    Replace Shure M95-HE Stylus or Upgrade Cartridge?

    I currently have a Technics SL-Q2 that I bought used off of ebay. It works great, and is equipped with a Shure M95-HE Hi-Track cartridge and a NOS Shure SS35C stylus. However, I think I might have bent the cantilever, so I'm searching for an upgrade/replacement. I've heard that the M95-HE fitted...
    • aij606
    • Thread
    • cartridge hi-track jico records shure shure m95 stylus technics technics sl-q2 turntable
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Turntables
  11. PioneerPoet

    [Help] LXI Series All-in-One

    My friend recently dropped off this unit from his basement that’s been collecting dust. I got it cleaned and spinning well, but I have two problems. I don’t know how to operate this counter balance I don’t know what stylus I need to replace the one in the pictures
    • PioneerPoet
    • Thread
    • counter weight help lxi repair sears stylus turntable turntable advice
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Turntables
  12. S

    Sourcing a Fisher Lid Assembly

    Does anyone know any place I could look to find a lid and hinge assembly for a Fisher MT-750 linear tracking turntable? Have one and want to keep it as a backup unit, but its missing the lid.
    • Smack2k
    • Thread
    • dust cover fisher mt-750 lid turntable
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Turntables
  13. Barkley1969

    Raleigh NC vintage turntable repair

    Looking for someone to service a 1967 Magnavox Console in the Raleigh/Clayton NC area
  14. C

    MCS 6700 with missing spindle. Easy to repair?

    Looking at an MCS for my first TT and i found the super high end 6700 for about 150. Needs a new cart and is missing the spindle to hold the record. Is that an easy repair? I can get the new cartridge no problem but can the spindle be repaired easily? I read these are actually technics...
    • celtyton
    • Thread
    • mcs 6700 repair spindle turntable
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Turntables
  15. Doug Robert

    Grundig KS 732 U Console, no sound

    Hi all, i recently picked up a Grundig KS 732U solid state console with Turntable at the thrift store, it was powered up by another guy so i did some poking around and discovered no sound at all, light in the cab would come on but TT wouldn't power and couldn't even get static from the radio...
    • Doug Robert
    • Thread
    • cabinet console grundig radio repair service solid state stereo troubleshooting turntable
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Solid State
  16. muchachos

    You need another Thorens like you need a hole in your head

    With apologies to Prince.... I have for a long time used a TD-165 which I've always found nice, but it's never quite blown my socks off, nice. So in an effort to scratch that itch, I recently picked up a TD-150 which was in need of a little bit of love. Pictured below as purchased, from the...
  17. buckeye56

    Turntable Hum , RCA cables

    Using newly repaired turntable. Left channel on my Technics SA 205 receiver works for a while, then cuts out. Sometimes I can hear static like sound from the left speaker. The red/white RCA cables, I swapped one pair for another. if I move them in a particular way, a loud hum is emitted from...
  18. VintageGuy57

    Sansui sr3060

    I have a Sansui SR3060 that came with a number of other Sansui equipment from an estate sale. It has the original Sansui cartridge and probably stylus too. I cleaned it up and put a new drive belt on it. All the mechanical functions work although some are a little jerky. The cartridge will have...
  19. oksailor22

    Electrical issue with Sonagraphe SG-3

    Hello, some background to start. I bought a Sonagraphe SG-3 off USA Audiomart about 3 years ago. Table was in really good shape, but had been modified by the previous owner. a Linn arm was added with a Grado Black cart. the wiring had been upgraded as well at the same time. I put on a record...
  20. adnick

    SUT Camouflage!!!

    When using old tubes equipment and vintage turntables, some of the more modern equipment like CD players and step up transformers (SUTs) can look out of place. To help them blend in I’ve employed a bit of cover and concealment ;) (see photos), that’s a CD player on bottom… One unintended...
    • adnick
    • Thread
    • cartridge denon fisher sut tubes turntable
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: Turntables
  21. Zach Nelson

    High output Grado Master3 cartridge.

    As the title reads, I have a HO Grado Master3 that I have been using for about 100-ish hours. My question is, does anyone else have this cart, or any cart from the Timber line, and what do they run them at on the phone stage. It is a moving iron cart. I'm confused if I should be running it on MM...
    • Zach Nelson
    • Thread
    • cartridge grado phono phono pre amp turntable
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Turntables
  22. B

    Humming Noise From Technics SL-DD 33

    Hello, recently purchased a technics SL-DD33 turntable. It looks to be in excellent condition and I really like the way it works. Except for one problem - when I turn on my amp, a fairly loud humming noise comes from the speakers. I connected the ground wire, and it reduced the humming noise by...
    • Bkeidel
    • Thread
    • hum noise technics turntable
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Turntables
  23. 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
  24. A

    Sansui FR-3060 Motor seized

    Recently acquired am fr-3060 in a package deal with some other gear. Had a new belt included and was told we couldn’t test because no belt was on it, so bought as-is. I took platter off and tried spinning the brass spindle that the belt goes on and could barely turn it. I took it off via...
    • adjuster
    • Thread
    • sansui turntable turntable advice
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Turntables
  25. 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
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