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Any turntable repair person/shop in Northern AZ?

crazy-in-az

crazy-in-az

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I recently purchased a Pioneer PL-71 from a local pawn shop. I payed $25 (marked down from $100) because the speed wouldn't hold steady. I used contact cleaner on the trim pots and that helped, but the problem is with the speed selector micro switches. I ordered some new ones (Omron VX-5-1A2), and they will be here this week. The thing is I'm bad at soldering, and I'd hate to ruin anything. I also know it could use a recap and re-lubrication of the queue arm and motor shaft, things I have no experience with.

I have searched online for repair shops or repair persons in the Phoenix area and have come up with a few. If any AK'ers in or around the Arizona area could recommend one it would be appreciated. I wouldn't mind sending it to SoCal or Las Vegas, just as long as shipping isn't too high. I know shipping will cost quite a bit since it weights 20 some-odd pounds and I'll have to overpack it, knowing how careful the various delivery services can be.:rolleyes:

Thanks in advance!
 
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crazy-in-az said:
I recently purchased a Pioneer PL-71 from a local pawn shop. I payed $25 (marked down from $100) because the speed wouldn't hold steady. I used contact cleaner on the trim pots and that helped, but the problem is with the speed selector micro switches. I ordered some new ones (Omron VX-5-1A2), and they will be here this week. The thing is I'm bad at soldering, and I'd hate to ruin anything. I also know it could use a recap and re-lubrication of the queue arm and motor shaft, things I have no experience with.

I have searched online for repair shops or repair persons in the Phoenix area and have come up with a few. If any AK'ers in or around the Arizona area could recommend one it would be appreciated. I wouldn't mind sending it to SoCal or Las Vegas, just as long as shipping isn't too high. I know shipping will cost quite a bit since it weights 20 some-odd pounds and I'll have to overpack it, knowing how careful the various delivery services can be.:rolleyes:

Thanks in advance!
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Expect to pay $200 for repair service. But this should still be reasonable considering that fully working table of that model is sold for $700-800
 
I have over a dozen turntables that have been serviced and $100 seemed to be the average cost. Unless there needed to be parts replaced then the cost would go up from there!
 
An update-

I just received my turntable back from AK'er Jon Noyes. He did absolutely great work and it now looks and plays like a brand new turntable! Thank you Jon, and all the AK members who helped me get in touch with him. Here are some photos (it was clean when I opened the box- as soon as I set it up it attracted dust)-


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