For NEW USA made table, I would go with VPI. Though cheapest worth to buy is close to $2K.
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For NEW USA made table, I would go with VPI. Though cheapest worth to buy is close to $2K.
There you go ^^
Make sure you post some pix when you get it set up!
Best of luck sir!
siouxafrican
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I looked at it today and it did have cueing issues so I passed on it but what you're telling me is I have to control the arm manually for it to work? The original owner was older white haired gentleman who was well to do, had it set up for demo but was afraid to drop arm, he said he wasn't sure and didn't wanna mess the needle up.....I asked about the cueing mechanism (thanks to you guys on here,lol) he said he wasn't sure. I got nervous and passed.....LMAOOO
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burmashave
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I have a Sanyo plus QL 40 full auto dd. Runs perfectly. I can put a very nice AT cart and new stylus on it. I have a few cartridges we can discuss which one is right for you. Google the table and you will find it’s very well regarded. It’s quartz locked and holds speed perfectly. PM me if interested
MCM_Fan
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You made the right choice. The SL-1300MK2 is a wonderful table - except for the well known cueing problem. There is a company, called Shapeways, that sells replacement parts. The cost is reasonable, but the amount of work required is daunting, especially for a beginner. It really is too bad, that turntable looked extremely clean otherwise, but that's why I warned you to look for that specific issue.
Most of the MK2 models suffered from this same problem, but the SL-1300MK2, being fully automatic has a lot more parts, making it challenging to disassemble and reassemble.
The original non-MK2 models used a simpler, more mechanically robust cueing mechanism that is not prone to this failure. The SL-1500 is a fully manual, bog simple to work on, turntable that almost never fails. Not really much that can go wrong (outside of gratuitous abuse). Minimal servicing required and once serviced, dead silent in operation. If you think you might want to dive into servicing and maintaining vintage tables, this would bee a great place to start. Only three things to service (clean the speed adjustment pots and speed selector switch with Deoxit, lubricate the spindle and, if necessary, replace the heavyweight silicone grease in the cueing mechanism). I picked up one of these that had never been serviced in it's 40-year life. Within a couple hours, I had it running like new. And honestly, under normal home use, it won't need service again for another 8 or 10 years (service manual says every 2000 hours of use, which is 5 - 7 albums a week, every week, for 8 - 10 years).
Or, just buy one that has already been serviced and comes with a guarantee.
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Look for a used Dual 1019 or 1225, cartridge of your choice (perhaps a Shure M91ED or a Ortofon FF-15XE, a NAD PP2 preamplifier (MC/MM) and you're on your way!
siouxafrican
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I got this for free, I want to get a new needle and stylus.
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Oil that motor and arm and give that bad boy a spin!
Its in great cond. for a full restore, looks quite good actually.
have you given it a try yet? What cart is that? Looks like an Empire?
siouxafrican
Member
I haven't did anything yet to it I am all new to this
MCM_Fan
AK Subscriber
Or maybe a Pickering/Stanton.
MCM_Fan
AK Subscriber
A needle and stylus are the same thing. Did you mean a new cartridge? You may have a perfectly acceptable cartridge and just need a replacement stylus. Tell us what you have and I'm sure someone will pipe in with a recommendation.
siouxafrican
Member
Needle=stylus
Cart=cartridge
Lol.....gotcha!
Cart=cartridge
Lol.....gotcha!
@MCM_Fan is correct, if you get us some pix we can give you info on a new tip.
I say start there, you are in the right place on AK, tables are not complex to work on, delicate but not rocket science... if you have any experience with hand tools at all, you should be fine.
https://www.lpgear.com/product/CF95SE.html
If you decided you don't want to use the cart that is on it, you should check out the LP Gear CF95SE, its an AT95 body with a carbon fiber stylus. Low buck, yet has great sound. It won a few awards for the best cart under $100 bucks. They are under 60 now... Fantastic cart, was a game changer for me. I ran the Shure M91Ed and this low end cart blew it out the water. I just picked up a new Blue Point No.2 yesterday, I will be comparing it against the CF95SE this weekend. Dollar to sound ration should say the MC cart will blow it out the water.
This is the CF95SE ^^
PB No. 2
I say start by getting a new stylus for your cart, lube your motor and arm.
you should be able to find the Service manual for your table at Vinyl Engine for free, the manual will show you where to apply oil.
You will want to use a 100% synthetic bearing Oil.
Focus on the little things and dialing in the arm prior to throwing money into a cart. tables are a lot of fun, and when set up properly they can be really rewarding.
Congrats on the table! Would love to know your thoughts on it when you get to listen to it.
siouxafrican
Member
Thanks for the info I really needed to know!@MCM_Fan is correct, if you get us some pix we can give you info on a new tip.
I say start there, you are in the right place on AK, tables are not complex to work on, delicate but not rocket science... if you have any experience with hand tools at all, you should be fine.
https://www.lpgear.com/product/CF95SE.html
If you decided you don't want to use the cart that is on it, you should check out the LP Gear CF95SE, its an AT95 body with a carbon fiber stylus. Low buck, yet has great sound. It won a few awards for the best cart under $100 bucks. They are under 60 now... Fantastic cart, was a game changer for me. I ran the Shure M91Ed and this low end cart blew it out the water. I just picked up a new Blue Point No.2 yesterday, I will be comparing it against the CF95SE this weekend. Dollar to sound ration should say the MC cart will blow it out the water.
This is the CF95SE ^^
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PB No. 2
I say start by getting a new stylus for your cart, lube your motor and arm.
you should be able to find the Service manual for your table at Vinyl Engine for free, the manual will show you where to apply oil.
You will want to use a 100% synthetic bearing Oil.
Focus on the little things and dialing in the arm prior to throwing money into a cart. tables are a lot of fun, and when set up properly they can be really rewarding.
Congrats on the table! Would love to know your thoughts on it when you get to listen to it.
man that thing is in good cond., so if you take a micro fiber cloth, and dampen it in water and use some dawn soap on the microfiber cloth you should be able to make small circles on the vinyl veneer to remove any old dirt that has set up on it. Use dry paper towels to dry it off, start on a small space on the back of the plinth to test it out. A little love and you will get that one looking like new.
Dust covers are easy to restore as well, NuFinish car polish will get that thing looking brand new, and clean up any fogginess in the plastic.
siouxafrican
Member
Very FOGGY......lol.... thanks!
BadgeMaker
Member
This thread has been informative, as I have been thinking about asking the same question.
I have not had a turntable since the late 80's and had been tempted to find another. Being out
of the turntable game for 30 years had raised a few questions in my mind as of late. If I bought
another one, I definitely didn't want to go buy something not good, that I would be disappointed
in. And I didn't want to throw down several hundred dollars and not be happy with what I bought.
I have not had a turntable since the late 80's and had been tempted to find another. Being out
of the turntable game for 30 years had raised a few questions in my mind as of late. If I bought
another one, I definitely didn't want to go buy something not good, that I would be disappointed
in. And I didn't want to throw down several hundred dollars and not be happy with what I bought.
siouxafrican
Member
I found a free one but there are clean, nice ones for less than 150 bucks..... depending on your preference.... my original idea was to buy one that's been reconditioned with a warranty or guarantee from a vintage electronics shop.
siouxafrican
Member
Here is a picture of the cart@MCM_Fan is correct, if you get us some pix we can give you info on a new tip.
I say start there, you are in the right place on AK, tables are not complex to work on, delicate but not rocket science... if you have any experience with hand tools at all, you should be fine.
https://www.lpgear.com/product/CF95SE.html
If you decided you don't want to use the cart that is on it, you should check out the LP Gear CF95SE, its an AT95 body with a carbon fiber stylus. Low buck, yet has great sound. It won a few awards for the best cart under $100 bucks. They are under 60 now... Fantastic cart, was a game changer for me. I ran the Shure M91Ed and this low end cart blew it out the water. I just picked up a new Blue Point No.2 yesterday, I will be comparing it against the CF95SE this weekend. Dollar to sound ration should say the MC cart will blow it out the water.
This is the CF95SE ^^
View attachment 1530183
PB No. 2
I say start by getting a new stylus for your cart, lube your motor and arm.
you should be able to find the Service manual for your table at Vinyl Engine for free, the manual will show you where to apply oil.
You will want to use a 100% synthetic bearing Oil.
Focus on the little things and dialing in the arm prior to throwing money into a cart. tables are a lot of fun, and when set up properly they can be really rewarding.
Congrats on the table! Would love to know your thoughts on it when you get to listen to it.
Pickering V15 lots of good stylus to be had, you can mount the brush tips too. It’s a good cart I ran one on a Pioneer PL15d for a good while. Let me find a link to the one I used, new stylus was under 20-30 bucks.