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Luxman pd-289 (Direct Drive) powers on platter won't work

Jddamnitall

Jddamnitall

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I got a Luxman PD-289 a couple years ago. Ran like a dream for a year but now the platter wont spin (when turned on).

The platter moves by hand, so nothing is gumming it up.

I thought it was a burnt out motor but i am not going to bet on it with my lack of knowledge. If it was burnt out... Do direct drives burn out absent trama/abuse?

Where do I buy a replacement?

Could the issue be something else like a fault in the power button
 
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Good call.
I checked the fuse and the tube shows signs of scorching and that part of the fuse, the wire looks kinked/warped like it burnt but hasnt broken. Cannot replace it today but I will try and track down a new one tomorrow to test that theory. I hope so cause fuses are a cheaper fix than taking to someone to charge me $90 to turn a couple screws

Otherwise,
The flow of power seems to stop at the fuse. Sadly I dont have my nicer multimeter to check connectivity
 
UPDATE

Replaced the fuse. Got the platter spinning. (YAY)

If the fuse blows again, I will look into the bigger problem... after further review, the previous fuse had a low threahold. So I upped it to 250v and 1A
 
Jddamnitall said:
UPDATE

Replaced the fuse. Got the platter spinning. (YAY)

If the fuse blows again, I will look into the bigger problem... after further review, the previous fuse had a low threahold. So I upped it to 250v and 1A
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It's always a bad idea to increase the fuse rating. Go with the original value or check the Service Manual and/or the printing on the printed circuit board. Higher values will run the risk of not protecting other, perhaps nearly irreplaceable, components.
 
That fuse will blow when consumption exceeds 250VA or 250W. That's pretty hefty. The turntable normally would consume 10-20W with anything above 30-40W being a problem. It may function now but at the expense of a countdown for something to melt, blow or catch fire.
 
250V / 1A should be fine. The previous was 800mA and a 1A fuse is within safe range... anything higher than 1A would put it at a higher risk for system burn out.

Replacing the fuse was merely a way to test the theory of "what" was causing the platter to not move. 125V/800mA fuses are hard to find without a 30 mile drive... At this point, the turntable is not plugged in and not going to be used til I get a new reciever/speakers. By that point, I will probably have gotten a proper fuse...Maybe even a different turntable. I just needed to fix the problem... if I had taken it in to a "professional", Id have pretty mich paid a $90 fee to "just look at the turntable" + an inflated part cost and a labor cost for what is pretty much a 5 minute job.
 
i have used a PD 289 for about 5 years. i know that there are many TTs that will outperform this unit in certain areas, for sure. Other than feedback issues, it is stable speed wise, and quiet, so don't throw it away, until you compare it to the "better" new piece.
 
Jddamnitall said:
250V / 1A should be fine. The previous was 800mA and a 1A fuse is within safe range... anything higher than 1A would put it at a higher risk for system burn out.

Replacing the fuse was merely a way to test the theory of "what" was causing the platter to not move. 125V/800mA fuses are hard to find without a 30 mile drive... At this point, the turntable is not plugged in and not going to be used til I get a new reciever/speakers. By that point, I will probably have gotten a proper fuse...Maybe even a different turntable. I just needed to fix the problem... if I had taken it in to a "professional", Id have pretty mich paid a $90 fee to "just look at the turntable" + an inflated part cost and a labor cost for what is pretty much a 5 minute job.
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This is not a complex table, I ran one for a good while. It's actually a rare luxman table.

I took the time to dial one in a few months back, the power supply is small, a quick rebuild should help.

Do you have a multi meter?
 
I full agree. I was heart broken when my PD 289 stopped working. I didnt want to get rid of it or get a new table til I fixed it. I was reduced to using a craptastic Crosley (*vomit*)

When I got the platter moving and playing, the volume was very low because I was playing without an amp (using a shelf system AUX)... but my girlfriend and I could hear the crisp/unwobbly difference. I am eager to get a new setup.
 
Jddamnitall said:
I full agree. I was heart broken when my PD 289 stopped working. I didnt want to get rid of it or get a new table til I fixed it. I was reduced to using a craptastic Crosley (*vomit*)

When I got the platter moving and playing, the volume was very low because I was playing without an amp (using a shelf system AUX)... but my girlfriend and I could hear the crisp/unwobbly difference. I am eager to get a new setup.
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https://www.vinylengine.com/library/luxman/pd-289.shtml

So there are only a few caps on the actual PS, the driver board under the motor should be looked at. ^^ is the service manual for that unit. Its not a hard table to fully rebuild. I really liked mine, and if the motor is properly lubed the table is dead quite.

Don't throw it away, post it to Barter town, you may get someone wanting to trade you for a working TT... Just a thought.
 
Yeah, buying some lube for the motor.
Over 4 years had passed since the table took a nap and it went to clean/dry storage. I checked the board and connects ans they look good. The table is in great shape, minus the damage to the dust cover, which the prior owner caused when they put a box of junk on top of it and something hot which left a circular warp on it.

I would never toss it. Im a stubborn s.o.b. and would have rebuilt it.
 
Jddamnitall said:
Yeah, buying some lube for the motor.
Over 4 years had passed since the table took a nap and it went to clean/dry storage. I checked the board and connects ans they look good. The table is in great shape, minus the damage to the dust cover, which the prior owner caused when they put a box of junk on top of it and something hot which left a circular warp on it.

I would never toss it. Im a stubborn s.o.b. and would have rebuilt it.
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Yea its a table that does not show up often, some folks say its a lower end Lux, but that is due to the fact they don't know what it is.

Its a rare Lux, has the same arm as the 277 & the 272. It is not a lower end Luxman at all, it was one of their later tables, but no were will you ever see it listed or advertised as a lower end Luxman, the people who say it is, probably have no idea on it because its quite rare. They do not show up often on eBay, and when they do they sale fast. Mine was traded for some gear to a fellow AKer who I think still has it. (let me find you my build thread) I only had to clean mine up but at least it gives you a general over view.

Id rebuild the power supply and motor driver board, simple work, and testing should be quite easy. The motor removes in 4 screws, pull it apart, and you will see the bottom half of the brushless motor and the bearing. Id look for swollen caps, or burn out resistors.

This is where a MM would be handy, id pull the resistors and check them, may take a few hours of work but really the boards are quite simple.
 
Yeah, i need to get a proper MM. Had a good one a while back but someone stole it from my old place because my roommate loved to bring home all the scum bab meth heads.

Currently only have a low end voltage tester that just keeps me from jolting my a## through a wall when i change outlets
 
Jddamnitall said:
Yeah, i need to get a proper MM. Had a good one a while back but someone stole it from my old place because my roommate loved to bring home all the scum bab meth heads.

Currently only have a low end voltage tester that just keeps me from jolting my a## through a wall when i change outlets
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LOL I've had crappy roommates, no fun.

Well they can be had for low buck, just take a look at the service manual, should be quick work.
 
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