Sony ps-x70 turntable
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Ok...I did this with the up/ down mechanism, but that doesn't seem fix it...I can manually with fingers make it go up and down very easily, it's just that when you push the up button it will only raise up about 2/3 of the way, which is not enough to get the tonearm high enough to pass over the platter/album...any thoughts on what I can try to fix this?Before you take it in for service try this. Apply penetrating lube to the shaft of that mechanism and use something to grasp it and move it up and down and you should be able to free it up. I had to do the same thing on my PS-X70 & PS-X50. One I got it freed-up and added a couple drops of oil, no problems since
P.S. ... and yes, it is an excellent turntable.
You'll probably have to open it up for a look-see.
This must be adjustable. Vta I am sure is therefore TA lifter must be. AK and an owners manual should do the trick.
I got the lifter figured out...thanks...I also got a new gold2 stylus for the Grado X+ cartridge...hook it up and believe I got everything adjusted properly on the turntable...I bought a Audioquest Golden Gate rca...the only available place I have to place the turntable required that I extend the short cable coming from the turntable with a 5 meter rca cable...the sound coming from the table seems pretty poor...when I turn the volume up much the bass rumbles real bad...I assume that the long rca cable is the problem...any ideas of what I can do... thanks
The RCA's need to be as short as possible. That's problem number 1.
Next issue is your turntable rumble. All tables will do this if not properly placed. Tons of threads here on how to reduce it, but first thing is to place the table on something very sturdy, as any vibrations will be transmitted into the system, as you have found. Is the table near a speaker?? Also not good.
Anyone got a link for eliminating rumble?? Wall-mounted shelving is a good answer, if you can.
Next issue is your turntable rumble. All tables will do this if not properly placed. Tons of threads here on how to reduce it, but first thing is to place the table on something very sturdy, as any vibrations will be transmitted into the system, as you have found. Is the table near a speaker?? Also not good.
Anyone got a link for eliminating rumble?? Wall-mounted shelving is a good answer, if you can.
Something is off if you have rumble with a ps-x70. I can knock hard on the table or stand while playing mine. Im on wood floors and can jump by my ps x70 without issue. Im guessing the whole tonearm - auto function mechanism need to come out for a cleaning, re-lube, and adjustment. What are you using for a phono stage? I would try to get it somewhere where you dont need to extend the rca cables first thing. I agree with this table being one of the best full automatics. The full auto operation is very smooth and quiet. I also like that it doesnt use light for record size selecting like other full automatics and no belts!
I have the TT on a cabinet sitting between my speakers and subs...cabinet is on concrete floor...have no other choice of location for TT...I bought an Aurelux anti-vibration pad...I have read online that what I need to do is buy a phono stage and put it close to the TT and then use the long rca to connect to my preamp...seems that will help, but not sure it will eliminate the rumble...do I possibly need a better quality rca cable?...any recommendations on phono stage?.. don't want to spend more than $500 used, if possible...thanks for all your help
Yes going short rca to the phono stage and longer rca out would be a better way of doing it. Cables can make a big difference when dealing with turntables.
What phono stage are you using now? I read your other thread mentioning a C2300 that should have an excellent phono section. Does it have a low pass filter? Did you ever get the distortion issue figured out?
Where are you located?
What phono stage are you using now? I read your other thread mentioning a C2300 that should have an excellent phono section. Does it have a low pass filter? Did you ever get the distortion issue figured out?
Where are you located?
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Don't have a phono stage...this TT is being run through a McIntosh C48 preamp...not sure how good it is, but it is too far away from TT to use the short cable coming out of the TT...I'm located in Lake Oswego, OR, which is just outside Portland...can you recommend a good used phono stage...should I get a better rca cable than the AQ Golden Gate... thanks
The phono section in that C48 should be quite good. Im guessing that you need to spend a good bit more than $500 to out do it. I dont think the cable is the issue other than the length but weird things do happen.
Make sure you are using the low pass filter in the preamp.
Disconnect everything from the preamp besides turntable and power amp. See if the problem remains if not hook up everything else one at a time to see if the problem comes back with a certain component.
The ground cable from the table is connected, right?
Did you resolve the distortion problem you wrote about in the other thread?
You could move your preamp close enough to connect the turntable with only its rca cable just for testing purposes. A pain but could help narrow down the issue.
Make sure you are using the low pass filter in the preamp.
Disconnect everything from the preamp besides turntable and power amp. See if the problem remains if not hook up everything else one at a time to see if the problem comes back with a certain component.
The ground cable from the table is connected, right?
Did you resolve the distortion problem you wrote about in the other thread?
You could move your preamp close enough to connect the turntable with only its rca cable just for testing purposes. A pain but could help narrow down the issue.
I skimmed the manual looks like it might not have it. I would try using the eq feature and turning the knob marked 30 down and see if that helps. I think that is a bandaid fix though if it works something is amiss. You did extend the ground wire that runs with the rca cables to the back of the preamp, right? Either way make sure thats done and making connection.