What's wrong with this picture?
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Looking at all of the pics I'm inclined to agree that what we have here is a set screw issue with the headshell as opposed to a twisted or bent tonearm. I also think, as others have indicated, that the larger knob on top of the headshell is the more likely candidate as the set screw. Also as others have indicated, easy does it is the order of the day.
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So, those are set screws...thought it looked like there were some in the first pic of the thread, but things were a little fuzzy back there so it was a tough call..(see post 6). Hopefully by the time Im typing this the problem should be all resolved.
Hi,
The bit most likely to need adjusting is likely under the armtube as it
enters the bearing housing, not easy to get to and it may be loose.
Gentle attempted persuasion to get parts to move relative to one
another should indicate which parts have moved relatively, don't
stress the bearings .... something must have moved at some point.
rgds, sreten.
The bit most likely to need adjusting is likely under the armtube as it
enters the bearing housing, not easy to get to and it may be loose.
Gentle attempted persuasion to get parts to move relative to one
another should indicate which parts have moved relatively, don't
stress the bearings .... something must have moved at some point.
rgds, sreten.
I was already thinking "onkyo" before I saw the picture. They made lots of turntables with this problem.
Trying to reset the headshell's postition in the socket won't help. The whole receptacle is cockeyed.
I'm pretty sure this is fixable, and I'm doing my darnedest to remember how. You can loosen the screw(s) (actually I think there are two) that are on the underside of the receptacle. With those screws loosened, I think you'll find that the receptacle still won't move, meaning that it's also glued in place. With judicious application of twisting force (fingers only, no pliers allowed) you may be able to break the glue bond and reposition the receptacle. The question is, can you then re-tighten the screws without having the receptacle move back to its original position? I think the answer is that you can improve the situation somewhat but can't make it perfect.
Other solutions are to use a Stanton or Pickering cartridge because you can bend the metal mounting structure fairly easily. Or shim one side of your Shure by putting a washer or piece of paper of the appropriate thickness between the headshell and cartridge on the high side.
Trying to reset the headshell's postition in the socket won't help. The whole receptacle is cockeyed.
I'm pretty sure this is fixable, and I'm doing my darnedest to remember how. You can loosen the screw(s) (actually I think there are two) that are on the underside of the receptacle. With those screws loosened, I think you'll find that the receptacle still won't move, meaning that it's also glued in place. With judicious application of twisting force (fingers only, no pliers allowed) you may be able to break the glue bond and reposition the receptacle. The question is, can you then re-tighten the screws without having the receptacle move back to its original position? I think the answer is that you can improve the situation somewhat but can't make it perfect.
Other solutions are to use a Stanton or Pickering cartridge because you can bend the metal mounting structure fairly easily. Or shim one side of your Shure by putting a washer or piece of paper of the appropriate thickness between the headshell and cartridge on the high side.
