Sansui FR-3080 Turntable

[dusttones]

I'm looking for some input on this table, the Sansui FR-3080. I can't find a whole lot of opinions on it on this site or around the web. I'm considering purchasing one that needs some work and curious if it's worth it. They say the tonearm starts to go inward, but then starts back to original starting point (maybe just a belt). It doesn't have the original headshell or cartridge, but does come with a Technics headshell and a Shure M91ED cart. I'm wanting to upgrade one of my tables, the Technics SR-250 equipped with a AT-120ET. I could move the AT-120ET to the Sansui if it's better than the Shure. Curious if this is a worthy upgrade or more of a lateral move from the SR-250. Opinions? Thoughts?

Thanks!

https://www.vinylengine.com/library/sansui/fr-3080.shtml

x-posting to exclusively-sansui also

 

[dusttones]

Here is a video of the issue with the table:

From searching online, could just be old grease or a lever stuck. Any thoughts on this table? Seems the Shure M91ED gets some high praise around here too.

 

[dusttones]

Any opinions / experience with these tables? Going to pick it up tomorrow. New belt and EVG stylus on order.

 

[boatdrinks77]

Any opinions / experience with these tables? Going to pick it up tomorrow. New belt and EVG stylus on order.

7 years after your post..... but I have one that was doing the same thing... I de-oxed the leaf switch and the problem is gone.