Thank you so much for this great video ! I was able to fix my exact turntable as this one from your video. The record return & cue weren’t working. I know isn’t worth anything but I bought it back when I was a poor college kid. It doesn’t match the nice equipment I have now at 55 but there’s lots fond memories attached to those times. Love your videos.
Turntables never went away in the audiophile world. It was just the mass market that stopped selling them. Even the DJ's kept buying the pro models like the Technics 1200's.
I brought Aiwa Turntable for around ~£15 + shipping in 2022 and luckily didn't get burned as purchased the thing to play old records see what's the craze all about.
My records got boxed up in 1983. I will pull them out of the archives now that i have time to sit and listen again. Hope the nostalgia is worth it. Also, I can finally test that Canadian Rocker argument about Analog vs Digital. My Neil young vinal vs mp3 vs CD through my 1990s Pioneer system.
I like vinyl, but digital will always be better. Vinyl is all about adding pleasing "distortion" sound to the music (like tube amps), but in strict Hi-Fi terms, this is of course wrong. Hi-Fi is all about not removing musical information, and not adding anything ether.
I've always wondered why vinyl masters were cut with the cutting head traveling in a straight line and the playback hardware designed to go across the record in an arc.!
@@calypso22 liner tracking is too complex in adds a whole whack of other artifacts to the sound as the sled moves a few mm in steps. The true audio snoob will tell you that. The tp4 system got the alignment about as close as you will ever get. Many companies worked on this collaboratively for years to get it perfect. The biggest names in turntables and cartridges perfected it only to have vinyl disappear almost over night for 30+ years untill the hipster started a resurgence in vinyl. Why I will never know.
Love those turntables! I've always wanted a linear and or a direct drive. But linears are rare . Except maybe used. Like to see a linear turntable repair someday. I hope I have linear correct. The straight line tracking, like master discs are cut.
Linear are not that great. They shift back and forth as the mechanism tracks across the record. The principal sounds good but how it works is the arm moves a bit then the block moves and stops. This causes the angle to rock back and forth as it tracks.
I agree, perhaps the Holbo Air Bearing Turntable but at huge cost and likely not without issues. Sony Bio-Tracer and the Pioneer PL-L1000 look interesting @@12voltvids
Hi, I'm servicing mine so I can sell it too! I attached the belt, the motor works but it doesn't turn. I attached the belt properly as far as I can see. What could be the issue? Thanks
I’m trying to calibrate mine as you show but cannot seem to fit up to any screws etc inside the rubber slot on the bottom openings for the 331/3 or 45 ?
T4P cartridges are pretty awesome, especially the one's as originally fitted in the Technics SL-7, SL-10 and others. The Technics EPC-310MC is highly regarded. I have an SL-7 and a pair of 1210's i use regularly. Looking for a microline T4p to place in the SL-7, not so keen on shabata. Am however rather pleased with the Goldring 1012 Geiger II that I've installed on my 1210 mk2 for hifi use through the Little Bear T11. Considering the Goldring 1040 but more inclined to go with the AT-VM95ML when funds permit. Using Ortofon OM Pro S on the 1210's for Dj use, absolutely no back-tracking the Goldrings! I would really love it if Audio-Technica would be kind enough to manufacture a P-Mount T4P version of the magnificent AT-VM95ML :) hint hint! Lol!
I have notice the fact that the speed is not constant in the measurement in the application is because the motor runs above the point where the engine is located. At the point where the motor and the belt meet - there is the point of power that changes the constant speed in tge rotation, therefore it affects the final result. Note that in the direct drive motors - the speed is stable because the motor is under the tray and the rotation is perfect - and there the speed is stable.
It's due to elasticity of belt drive and all belt drive turntables experience this. This is why high end belt drive use such heavy platters, so smooth out the power pulses from the motor. Direct drive uses a 3 phase motor.
Korean made by any chance? Internally looks very similar to the generic Inkel (Sherwood) units that were all over the place in the early-mid 1990s under a hundred brands.
To be honest, I'm not sure if I'd trust in that phone app in accurately measuring RPM, since the drift of the display suggests a drift of whatever sensing device it uses inside. If it is some sorta compass then probably yes I could. Audio snoobs! The crazies!
Record deck repair used to drive me nuts, then you spend ages setting it all up only to listen to snap crackle and pop.CD.s were not the perfect sound when first released, now we have all the digital formats just to make it all sound worse. I never listen to music these days.
@@gtaudio3796 early CD releases of pop and rock sounded no better because tapes mixed for lo-fi vinyl were used to make the CD master. Record companies didn't care for the most part. Companies like GRP and Telarc however did care and their digitally recorded sessions sounded fantastic. You had to be a jazz or classical listener however because that was where the super high quality releases were. Fortunately for me I am a jazz junky so I was able to get my HiFi fix and everytime it put a sme on my face. No clicks no pops no distortion no hiss just music that came out of nowhere. It was like chick corea had his piano set up in my living room and I had a bunch of friends over for a drink.
Spot on! I heard early cd's were eq'd for vinyl whether that true or not but they were often harsh plus early players perhaps less than ideal but a good true analogue recording on a good pressing is profoundly good if the system is capable and very well setup but good digital is awesome again if done right. I do use digital files mostly so I'm not anal about the source, currently using a Xiang Sheng DA-03A DAC upgraded with Burson discreet opamps and it really is very good indeed. I am blessed and thank you for mentioning Chick Corea, I too now am a fan :D Very best regards, happy listening ;)@@12voltvids
Thank you so much for this great video ! I was able to fix my exact turntable as this one from your video. The record return & cue weren’t working. I know isn’t worth anything but I bought it back when I was a poor college kid. It doesn’t match the nice equipment I have now at 55 but there’s lots fond memories attached to those times. Love your videos.
Turntables never went away in the audiophile world. It was just the mass market that stopped selling them. Even the DJ's kept buying the pro models like the Technics 1200's.
Yup we never stopped selling records or turntables at our shop.
I brought Aiwa Turntable for around ~£15 + shipping in 2022 and luckily didn't get burned as purchased the thing to play old records see what's the craze all about.
My records got boxed up in 1983.
I will pull them out of the archives now that i have time to sit and listen again.
Hope the nostalgia is worth it.
Also, I can finally test that Canadian Rocker argument about Analog vs Digital.
My Neil young vinal vs mp3 vs CD through my 1990s Pioneer system.
I like vinyl, but digital will always be better. Vinyl is all about adding pleasing "distortion" sound to the music (like tube amps), but in strict Hi-Fi terms, this is of course wrong. Hi-Fi is all about not removing musical information, and not adding anything ether.
JVC is truly ALL YOU NEED XDXDXD
That one is very similar to my JVC AL - A158 which works well.
We Always hearing your voice.just likes vinl.happy sun day sir.
It's SUN day for sure. Like an oven today. Days like today that reinforce my decision to put in AC when i built the place.
Well, at least this video isn't about fixing a flat screen TV!!
No more TVs for awhile I hope...
@@12voltvidsbring back the meowing cat in the intro
@@12voltvidssorry I'm still debating on whether to drown you under 50 tvs
Or a DAT. OR camcorder. (Just kidding, I enjoy watching those too)
@12voltvids I looking for a turn table I have a belt and T4P cartridge
I have this exact turntable with the same issue that my speed is stuck on 45. What kind of cleaner did you use? Thank you for this amazing video!
I've always wondered why vinyl masters were cut with the cutting head traveling in a straight line and the playback hardware designed to go across the record in an arc.!
Edison record players drove the pickup across the record with a gear driven mech just like the cutter.
@@12voltvids I suppose the conventional arm is much simpler (and cheaper) to produce in large quantities.
@@calypso22 liner tracking is too complex in adds a whole whack of other artifacts to the sound as the sled moves a few mm in steps. The true audio snoob will tell you that. The tp4 system got the alignment about as close as you will ever get. Many companies worked on this collaboratively for years to get it perfect. The biggest names in turntables and cartridges perfected it only to have vinyl disappear almost over night for 30+ years untill the hipster started a resurgence in vinyl. Why I will never know.
Love those turntables! I've always wanted a linear and or a direct drive. But linears are rare . Except maybe used. Like to see a linear turntable repair someday.
I hope I have linear correct. The straight line tracking, like master discs are cut.
Linear are not that great. They shift back and forth as the mechanism tracks across the record. The principal sounds good but how it works is the arm moves a bit then the block moves and stops. This causes the angle to rock back and forth as it tracks.
I agree, perhaps the Holbo Air Bearing Turntable but at huge cost and likely not without issues. Sony Bio-Tracer and the Pioneer PL-L1000 look interesting @@12voltvids
Hi, my Victor JL-A15Q runs slowly. It's about 26 for 33 and 36 for 45rpm. I changed a brand new belt, with no success. How do I fix that? Thanks :)
Love the variation on the Samsung notification sound for your phone. 😂
Well, it is a Samsung phone.
@@12voltvids yup! At least you'll know it's yours when it farts at you. 😂
@@Devo_gx precicely who I put that ring tone. So when i am at work and gave 2 phones on me i know which one the message came in on.
Hi, I'm servicing mine so I can sell it too!
I attached the belt, the motor works but it doesn't turn. I attached the belt properly as far as I can see.
What could be the issue? Thanks
Hi, I have this exact turntable but it keeps squeaking when it turns... Any idea on how to fix that?
I’m trying to calibrate mine as you show but cannot seem to fit up to any screws etc inside the rubber slot on the bottom openings for the 331/3 or 45 ?
T4P cartridges are pretty awesome, especially the one's as originally fitted in the Technics SL-7, SL-10 and others. The Technics EPC-310MC is highly regarded. I have an SL-7 and a pair of 1210's i use regularly. Looking for a microline T4p to place in the SL-7, not so keen on shabata. Am however rather pleased with the Goldring 1012 Geiger II that I've installed on my 1210 mk2 for hifi use through the Little Bear T11. Considering the Goldring 1040 but more inclined to go with the AT-VM95ML when funds permit. Using Ortofon OM Pro S on the 1210's for Dj use, absolutely no back-tracking the Goldrings! I would really love it if Audio-Technica would be kind enough to manufacture a P-Mount T4P version of the magnificent AT-VM95ML :) hint hint! Lol!
I was just given a stack of vinyl. The idiot that have them away took all the cardboard and paper sleeves and recycled it. What an idiot.
Slm1
I would love to own a SL-M1, indeed a beautiful deck@@12voltvids
@@gtaudio3796 I got mine for 300 from Panasonic when they discontinued it. It retailed for 1500
wow! That's almost as impressive as the deck itself! Full respect! :)@@12voltvids
I have notice the fact that the speed is not constant in the measurement in the application is because the motor runs above the point where the engine is located. At the point where the motor and the belt meet - there is the point of power that changes the constant speed in tge rotation, therefore it affects the final result. Note that in the direct drive motors - the speed is stable because the motor is under the tray and the rotation is perfect - and there the speed is stable.
It's due to elasticity of belt drive and all belt drive turntables experience this. This is why high end belt drive use such heavy platters, so smooth out the power pulses from the motor. Direct drive uses a 3 phase motor.
Korean made by any chance? Internally looks very similar to the generic Inkel (Sherwood) units that were all over the place in the early-mid 1990s under a hundred brands.
To be honest, I'm not sure if I'd trust in that phone app in accurately measuring RPM, since the drift of the display suggests a drift of whatever sensing device it uses inside. If it is some sorta compass then probably yes I could.
Audio snoobs! The crazies!
It uses the compass and aceleratarometer to detect speed and they are extremely accurate.
Basically a Technics B2! Very similar reliable.
And i can't give it away.
good turntable
Can't give it away.
Any idea were I can find a turntable that plays transcription disk records?
That's 16RPM but they Are also much larger disks.
@@12voltvids Yes they are. I have two of them from the 1940's.
Hi, what phone are you using
The cell is an old Samsung S9 the one that rings from time to time is an old gte wall phone.
nice to see a phone without a dot on screen@@12voltvids
20 bucks for a belt?... I buy the cheapo Chinese belts for way less and they work just fine...
Last one I bought was for my thorens and it was 38
Record deck repair used to drive me nuts, then you spend ages setting it all up only to listen to snap crackle and pop.CD.s were not the perfect sound when first released, now we have all the digital formats just to make it all sound worse. I never listen to music these days.
So we agree then CD is now the perfect sound.
Microline stylus digs deeper often significantly less surface noise than conicals and elipticles but expensive. Digital done well certainly is great.
With a decent DAC and good opamps @@12voltvids
@@gtaudio3796 early CD releases of pop and rock sounded no better because tapes mixed for lo-fi vinyl were used to make the CD master. Record companies didn't care for the most part. Companies like GRP and Telarc however did care and their digitally recorded sessions sounded fantastic. You had to be a jazz or classical listener however because that was where the super high quality releases were. Fortunately for me I am a jazz junky so I was able to get my HiFi fix and everytime it put a sme on my face. No clicks no pops no distortion no hiss just music that came out of nowhere. It was like chick corea had his piano set up in my living room and I had a bunch of friends over for a drink.
Spot on! I heard early cd's were eq'd for vinyl whether that true or not but they were often harsh plus early players perhaps less than ideal but a good true analogue recording on a good pressing is profoundly good if the system is capable and very well setup but good digital is awesome again if done right. I do use digital files mostly so I'm not anal about the source, currently using a Xiang Sheng DA-03A DAC upgraded with Burson discreet opamps and it really is very good indeed. I am blessed and thank you for mentioning Chick Corea, I too now am a fan :D Very best regards, happy listening ;)@@12voltvids
You should just recycle that atrocity.
Gave it away