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From:
Brock Suter
To:
Kevin Sample
Cc:
Date:
Thu, 03 Feb 2000 14:55:09 -0800
Subject:
Re: (idm) Technics turntable question
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Kevin Sample wrote:
quoted 11 lines i've had similar problems with my direct-drive JVC table (JL-A40). a table> i've had similar problems with my direct-drive JVC table (JL-A40). a table > geek at the local vintage electronics shop recommended i flip the table > over, pull off the bottom panel, and re-lube the drive gears (to which you > should have easy access after removing the panel). it actually worked--it > stays on pitch MOST of the time now and hardly fluctuates at all. > > make sure you use some type of plastic-safe GREASE, though. NO WD-40! i > used Vaseline, believe it or not. ;) > > HOWEVER, if that doesn't fix it, there's possibly a more serious problem > with the drive assembly. i'd take it to a repair shop if that's the case.
1200's don't have gears, the drive mechanism is magnetic. I've see plenty old ones wobble randomly. A trip to a tech will sort it out. brock. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: idm-unsubscribe@hyperreal.org For additional commands, e-mail: idm-help@hyperreal.org