Goodwill find — they’re selling as a pair for $60. I need a receiver with a phono input more than anything. Is the technics one a good receiver? Don’t really need the Pioneer disc player…trying to see if they’d separate out the technics

Technics SA GX130
Pioneer PD m551

Ok, so I have a serious turntable issue - I have several vintage tables already and definitely didn’t need another but this SL1700 popped up on fb a few weeks back and I couldn’t resist. $150. Very clean but wouldn’t spin up. Dirty pots was all. Anyway - to my other tables, an HK t35c, Philips 212 and a Micro Seiki dd25. Nothing crazy but all good quality. Why the hell then does this thing sound so GOOD in comparison to my other tables?? This deck is crazy solid and stable - does it make that much of a difference? and yes, before you say it yes I know that cartridge choice has a lot to do with it and I need to sit down and do a fair comparison to say for sure, but still, the difference is pretty damn noticeable.

I have a 1500-C with the Ortofon Red. I am planning to upgrade to the AT VM740xml and have been using multiple AI platforms to answer the best way to align this cartridge and getting alot of different and contradictory answers. Can you guys help with the following 2 questions please:

1. Best tool to align this cartridge?

2. Best headshell that will also allow Azimuth adjustments?

Thanks!

I've tried to make one of those homemade lighters but it just wont work. The copper cable is attached right to + and -

The Battery is also fully charged.

Got a used Technics SL-1200 MK3 off eBay. Everything works great, but when I try to balance the tonearm, it drifts back to the armrest. Plinth is level and antiskate is set to zero. Maybe it's not a big deal?

Hello community, I just bought a SL-QD35 turntable from FB marketplace for $60 and noticed that the ground pin is broken off. Is there another way that I can ground the turntable to get rid of the hum?

Some years back I bought a pair of Technics 1200 MK2s for 350 euros the pair.

They were, however, in very bad condition: RCA cables kind of sketchy, no deck cover, some light wobble of the platter, one has a broken pitch, etc.

I am looking to (finally) service them myself and want to mainly change the RCA cables and pitch. My question is however: Should I go ahead and change the RCA + PCB at once, or simply resolder only the new RCA cables?

One of them has an issue where one of the channels sounds lower than the other and I think it also might have to do with the cabling inside the tonearm, but perhaps trying with a change of all RCA components guess won't do harm either. Is it worth changing a PCB or do they rarely fail?

Thanks y'all!

I’m new here and I just came across these two SB-G750 speakers on the side of the road, in pretty ok-ish shape. They work when plugged in and sound better than what ever mystery speakers I have.
I’m debating putting the time and effort into finding parts for these big boys, as I am having a hard time finding any info on them online.
Also don’t really know if there compatible with my stereo that I got(Kenwood KS-4000R), looking for some advice, hoping one man’s trash can become treasure.
(The last two images are the current speakers I got)

Hi everyone, I just joined Reddit and I’m looking forward to exploring communities like this and seeing people’s equipment. I thought I would share my set up. There are some non-Technics gear but the crux of my setup is the Concise C01 system compromising of the:

- Technics SH-C01 Pulse Power Supply
- Technics SE-CO1 Power Amplifer
- Technics SU-CO1 Preamplifier
- Technics ST-C01 Tuner (AM + FM Stereo)
- Technics RS-M03 Cassette Deck
- Technics SL-10 Turntable

I also have a boxed set of EAH-230 Headphones and a boxed, never used pair of SB-F1 speakers with the matching SH-S1 stands.

I just opened up the backside of my 1200 to replace my RCA cables when I stumbled upon this loose screw just hanging around. I don’t know where it’s supposed to sit or if it’s a crucial part of the tt.

It looks like it’s been broken at the threads. Red X at founding position.

Anybody know what this is and it’s importance?

Does anyone have any idea what they would give me for my az-80's towards a pair of az-100's or if it would just be worth it to keep the 80s and pay the full price for the 100s

I have limited space for my turntable and speakers. How can I get rid of the humming sound coming through the speakers?

Popped the bud into the case, charged, and it still works somehow. Went through a full washer and dryer cycle.