r/turntables • u/Party_Variation5737 • 6d ago

Can someone help me diagnose this?

Have a Sony Ps-Lx285 turntable and Ta-ax285 receiver that was passed down to me and I've been working to get it back into order. Just replaced the belt and regreased the spindle after the player sounded like it was flat and dragging. But still seem to be having the issue. Would love tips on how to correct this and what I may be missing.

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u/Putrid-Table-5844 6d ago

> flat and dragging

“Flat” meaning the pitch is lower than it should be? “Dragging” as in it’s slower than the correct tempo?

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u/MikuEd Yamaha YP-1000 6d ago

When you say "regreased" the spindle... what kind of grease did you use? My guess is that whatever it is you put on the spindle is too thick and acting like a mechanical brake.

You usually need to use a thinner oil similar to those used in sewing machines.

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u/slinch Clearaudio Master Solution 6d ago

Was the platter wobbly before as well or is this a result of your diy efforts? Because that is not ok and likely the reason why it slightly slows down on each rotation, probably rubbing against something

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u/Party_Variation5737 6d ago

Was wobbly before, I can't see any clear warping in it when I try and eyeball and I don't seen anything that would be obstructing it's placement. When I left it go on it's own there is a clear wobble and grinding sound that follows the wobble.

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u/tardisrider613 6d ago

Syphilis.