turnables

Hi, new to the forum and new to turntables...so if I don't sound like I know what I'm talking about...I don't. With that said I have two hopefully easy questions. I recently acquired an AT-LPW40WN turntable, Kanto YU6 speakers, and Kanto Sub8 subwoofer. I see that both the turntable and...

I've been going through a couple of TTs I picked up used--in some cases very used--and I was wondering if anyone can give me some tips. I'm generally more comfortable with troubleshooting and maintaining electrical components and could use some advice on what parts to oil, what to grease, and...

I recently retired my Pioneer PL-L1000. The cost of repair would exceed its value. So I've been poking around for a replacement. I ran across a really beautiful Empire 398. Before we get too far into this, here's what's driving my system. Marantz 250 with a 3250B preamp, Klipsch Quartet. My...

Hello AK, Just got my hands on what I thought would be an upgrade to my first table, a DP-300F. It’s beautiful, it sounds good, but I am concerned that this tonearm mount seems like it’s broken or janky. There’s a surprising amount of plastic in the pivot and it allows for a lot of movement...

Hi all! I am scouting the used market in Montreal right now looking for a vintage fully automatic TT in good shape. I have come across those two offers : Pioneer PL-560 recently serviced with a new cartridge (looks like Audio Technica AT91) at 300$ and Technics SL 1600 seller tell me...

Hi Everybody, I've got an Empire 2000Z cartridge that I love, but my stylus has a lot of hours on it and probably could do with a replacement. Are the JICO listings I see on ebay my best bet? (If you want to know the rest of the chain it's empire 2000z->sansui sr-222mkii->pioneer...

Hi folks. Stuck here in lockdown I realize I want to upgrade the cartridge on either my Pioneer PL-530 (stock everything) or my Thorens TD145 (also stock). Budget is around $250-450ish (not sure spending more than say $500 for a cart for either of these tables makes much sense from what I've...

Hey all, haven’t posted in a while...looking for some advice. I’m trading my Pioneer SX-680 for a turntable since I’ve actually got 2. I have three options on Technics turntables. Should I swap for a technics Technics 1300mk2 1400mk2 or a 1400. They all work manually just fine but none have...

Finally got the matching turntable for my Kenwood ROXY W7 midi system. The turntable works great, but I had to import it from Japan so it is 100v. I do not want to use an external convertor, I want to install a new transformer to allow it to work in US natively. So, it’s 100v to two outputs...

Hello all, I am in the middle of restoring a Technics SL-1300 Mk2 I recently acquired and I am at the part where I am about to order new electrolytics from Mouser. The first thing I can across is a capacitor in the AC section, before the transformer. The service manual calls for a polyester...

Hello All... Looking for some advice. I just came across a Dual 510 turntable for sale online. Looks like it’s in good shape and has been serviced...new Audio Technica cartridge (AT-91). One of the hinges is broken so the cover won’t stay up on its own. They’re asking $120. Thoughts and advice...

Eager to be informed on some of your analog table gear - I’m all ears...

I've acquired my first pair of floorstanding speakers. They are set on vinyl planking over a concrete floor. Do I want to put them on pads or feet? Eventually there will be a turntable in the setup, where the gear is on an Expedit unit. The speakers are JBL LX66. They do not have holes for feet.

Greetings folks, So I have an interesting issue with vibration and I'm looking for some possible damping solutions. So as you can see from the pics my Technics sl1350 is wall mounted in my front room. The room is about 25x8. In the room you can jump off the sofa onto the floor and the...

Hello -- I first posted here 8 years ago, when I first started collecting vinyl, and you all were wonderful in pointing me toward Dave at Vinyl Nirvana for my first turntable. I was lucky enough to find an affordable "starter"/consumer model -- the Thorens TD-165. Recently, I have been having...

I picked this up, but am having some trouble findjng a service manual. How do I open this bad boy up to clean the old oil out and re-lube it?

About 5 years ago we had an AR XB turntable. I was hoping to get some information on other brands of turntables if I cannot find an AR xB they seem to be quite hard to find. If anybody could help me out with some good vintage turntables equally comparable to the ARXB I would appreciate it, so...

It's on a Kenwood KD 500 and looks to have a Grace cartridge. Is it a Grace tonearm? Thanks

Where would AKers put the value of this TT in 1) excellent operational condition, 2) in fair to good cosmetic condition; with Grado Black cartridge; and missing its dust cover?

The turntable has been working beautifully for years but I realized both the power button and the auto/manual buttons had been depressed for quite awhile. It suddenly occurred to me that I should turn the unit itself off, not just rely on the receiver to do the job. I pressed the power button...

I noticed that when I use different cartridges (although using the same stereo receiver and TT) the ones with 'lower' mv outputs need to have more 'volume knob' applied to achieve the same listening level. It is not a MAJOR variation--but I DO notice a difference. I run all MM/MI...

I’m cleaning out my grandpa’s basement and house after he passed away, including the old Sherwood audio system setup in the living room. I can’t hardly find any information on the turntable (currently it is so caked with dust that it’s barely identifiable without the manual) or the speakers and...

Hello All, Long-time reader, first-time poster here. I've recently acquired a Dual 1245 tt for a few pennies and I'm trying to get it back into fighting form to replace my sony ps lx250h. All appears to be working except for two pieces, which I was hoping to get a little guidance on. The cueing...

Hoe there, I've got a question. I have been using a Sansui FR-3060 for a couple of months now and I just got a Technics SL-230 delivered today. I hooked up the Technics and went through the setup using the same cartridge on the same headshell through the same phono-stage and amp and...

I'm at a total loss. I have two identical turntables (Mission 775s) with Shure cartridges. They use slightly different grounding schemes and BOTH have the same issue: when the cart reaches the centre of the record there is a low, but audible hum. These tables sound fantastic and solving this...