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Does anyone know about Pioneer turntable springs?

budsthe3

budsthe3

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I have a Pioneer PL-12D, and have put new foam cushions in for the springs, but the springs are still worn. I found a spring set on eBay for a Pioneer PL-10, I was wondering if anyone here knows if those springs would still work on my PL-12D??? Thanks! :D
 
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davidst said:
Maybe look at the service manuals for the turntables on

http://www.vinylengine.com/
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I just checked them, for the Pioneer PL-10, they only have the user's manual, but no service manual available. I was going to check the part# for the springs on the PL-10, and if they are the same part# as my PL-12D, then I know they would work. I guess I have to keep searching to find a service manual for the PL-10 :sigh:
 
Not sure what your system set up is, but I removed the springs from my PL 15D and replaced them with solid chrome bolt points (with sorbothane pads on the flat side). Improved the sound tremendously. I am on a concrete floor so vibrations are not an issue. I did a lot of upgrades to my TT - all cheap and easy...Isolate, isolate, isolate. Its the best you can do for your vinyl. Good luck.
 
ggrey said:
Not sure what your system set up is, but I removed the springs from my PL 15D and replaced them with solid chrome bolt points (with sorbothane pads on the flat side). Improved the sound tremendously. I am on a concrete floor so vibrations are not an issue. I did a lot of upgrades to my TT - all cheap and easy...Isolate, isolate, isolate. Its the best you can do for your vinyl. Good luck.
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hmm,
i think i would like to check out that setup you have and consider doing it to my TT. do you happen to have any pictures?
so you basically used chrome bolts with sorbothane pads on the flat side? would the pads rest against the wooden case, or the underside of the TT?
would you recommend a specific thickness for the sorbothane pads?
 
patleaver said:
The Pioneer part mumber for the PL-12 spring assembly is KXA-158.
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I know, but i need the part number for the springs for the PL-10, if they are the same numbers as the PL-12D's springs, then they will work with my PL-12D. Problem is, I can't find the service manual anywhere online. Vinylengine's website doesn't even have it. :sigh:
 
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