Tonearm Problems (Technics1200 related)
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I just replaced the tonearm on my 1200; however, the left channel is find but the right channel (red) does not work at all.The solder joints where the rca's connect on the PCB look fine.I tried re-soldering the joints, but it didn't seem to help at all. I'm desperately in need of suggestions.
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...and then stick it back in.
Im stuck with this new breed of SL-1200 that has a slight thinner spindle
So all my scratch records now will fit too loosely.
Mailed with Technics, they said its known but not an issue.
They did this on purpose cuz alot where complaineing the spindle was too thick and alot of weckods fit too tight.
Can you imagine alot of prickheads complaining at technics and now they decided to make the spindle a bit thinner? WTF?? Who were they? Id like to shoot them.
So if you get a 1200 get a oldskool version.. f***** pricks.. (not the TS just those lame worts complaining at technics, probably some house djs')
You know you could just buy some new battle records..
Or use the old paper trick.
yup. gotta apply that heat and use suction to get rid of that old solder on there. I've seen these technics pcb's literally peel off laminate if ANY pulling of the wires during heating is used. You have to clamp them tight, and then just heat your work, using a suction tube to siphon the old crap off and let the wire fall of from gravity- nothing else.
replace that pcb, they're not too expensive. I've never seen a brand new tonearm be faulty from the factory.
why'd you replace the arm any way? bad bearings?
Had this happen. It was not a fun experience.
And yeah, the Techs made today aren't of the same build quality in many ways. I mean, still the best out there, but there are a few nitpicky things that aren't quite right.
man, this is what destroys tonearms and headshells.
your saliva will lead to the corosion (sic?) of any parts it comes in contact with. I had to spend nearly 180 to fix a tonearm with a stuck contact point for the headshell goes in.if you had a cocktail before you did this then the sugars in your saliva just make it even worse.
seriously, never do this.
use an eraser from a pencil or your finger.