herbman1975
Well-Known Member
Let me begin by saying I am aware that there have been a ton of posts about these lately.
That said, this thing came earlier this week. (eBay :sigh: )The seller described it as having a "hum", but I went after it anyway. The cartridge is a BOTL Audio Technica, one of those P-Mount/Standard universal carts. I put one in a NOS el-cheapo Technics a long time ago and got a hum too, so that may be the problem. I am just praying it isn't bad wiring. I immediately ruined the headshell when I cross threaded it and ground off the threads on the base of the headshell. I was lucky enough to jump on one of those NOS headshells described in a post here yesterday.
Anyhow, here it is.
Came in the original box.
From the top looks like there may have been some platter rub.
Badge
Underneath
The one Haydon motor variety. Stamp in corner reads June 20, 1969 in black lettering.
Headshell I ruined. Note the ground threads.
Bill from the repair shop. Can't decypher the bottom of the page. Says something about a cartridge. From the looks of the bill, the guy couldn't fix the table. Then again, it could have been crappy AT cart.
It is in good pyhsical shape for the most part. Small dent in wood on the top right. Textured finish, not sure what color it used to be. Looks like a grey/black/brown. No dustcover, mat, tube of oil, or 45 adaptor. But pretty much everything else.
I feel the money evaporating from my wallet as we speak. I have a feeling this could be a long, expensive, process. I look forward to it's conclusion. I am sure I will be in here pestering everyone with questions. My thanks in advance.
What do you think Divotdog? How many junk units will I have to combine to make a working one?
herbs
That said, this thing came earlier this week. (eBay :sigh: )The seller described it as having a "hum", but I went after it anyway. The cartridge is a BOTL Audio Technica, one of those P-Mount/Standard universal carts. I put one in a NOS el-cheapo Technics a long time ago and got a hum too, so that may be the problem. I am just praying it isn't bad wiring. I immediately ruined the headshell when I cross threaded it and ground off the threads on the base of the headshell. I was lucky enough to jump on one of those NOS headshells described in a post here yesterday.
Anyhow, here it is.
Came in the original box.
From the top looks like there may have been some platter rub.
Badge
Underneath
The one Haydon motor variety. Stamp in corner reads June 20, 1969 in black lettering.
Headshell I ruined. Note the ground threads.
Bill from the repair shop. Can't decypher the bottom of the page. Says something about a cartridge. From the looks of the bill, the guy couldn't fix the table. Then again, it could have been crappy AT cart.
It is in good pyhsical shape for the most part. Small dent in wood on the top right. Textured finish, not sure what color it used to be. Looks like a grey/black/brown. No dustcover, mat, tube of oil, or 45 adaptor. But pretty much everything else.
I feel the money evaporating from my wallet as we speak. I have a feeling this could be a long, expensive, process. I look forward to it's conclusion. I am sure I will be in here pestering everyone with questions. My thanks in advance.
What do you think Divotdog? How many junk units will I have to combine to make a working one?
herbs