The shipping screws are still in place. Those two screws screw heads to the left of the spindle are supposed to be removed and placed in two storage holes directly above the spindle, or at 12:00. Don’t know what it does but I have the same TT . After reviewing the video, it must be the power transformer is mounted on springs, removing those two screws must allow the transformer to “float”, eliminating the chance of buzz or hum. I just bought this same vintage TT a month ago. After a quick blast of Deoxit mine works flawlessly. I also used Deoxit on the three way power switch, that seemed to help stabilize the speeds. I should lube the spindle bearing too. Thanks for the video. Another thought, this TT retailed for $350 US back in 1976. I ran that through an inflation calculator, that would be $1888 in 2023 dollars, so I should think replacing a few caps would be well worth it.
Hey, thanks for this. I ended up getting one of these for 15 bucks and the speed was all over the place. All it needed was some deoxit in the 3 big potentiometers. I didnt even notice or know about the two little resistors but everything seems better now so i won't futz with it. I love this table, it's such a simple machine but looks and sounds so nice
@@millervintagehifi3034 you have to wonder, did they build these things so well knowing that we would still be enjoying them 50 years on? Seems it would be more in their interest to have them fail, requiring replacement. Unlike other electronics, there was not really a place to go as far as improvements, so how do you convince people to upgrade when these things work so good. Granted, the cartridge is a whole other thing.
I'm looking at trying these adjustments to a turntable I received from my mother-in-law. It's been in her attic for at least 15years. Wish me luck. Idaho, USA
The main board does remove there are 3 screws that holds it down there is a cap that fails on these turntables 470 microfarad I think also there are oil holes for the motor under the platter you can adj. speed without removing the platter thru one of the holes
FYI, at the 5:15 mark, you decided not to remove the board because it's "all one piece." I thought so, too, but it turns out that the main board comes off, but it's seated in there via row of pins. You have to lift the board *straight up* in order to get it off, after removing the screws.
@@millervintagehifi3034 Yeah, I only just found one last week at an auction. But apparently, this is the same situation for the early SL-1300 and 1400 models as well, so that'll help if you come across any those, too. Thanks for making this video. It was really helpful to me to get things ... well, almost good as new. I need to do a little more cleaning. There's still some drift. I'm concerned I may have to recap the board :/
This is great! I'm about to try this on my set up, but I have two questions: What's the App you used to determined RPM? and Do you have any suggestions for contact cleaner? Would WD-40 brand cleaner from Amazon work or is there something better?
Lots of interesting old commercials available showing both pronunciations. Someone did a video not long ago where a Technics rep basically said they really don’t care how you pronounce it, as long as you buy their gear :). I think pronunciation came down to location.
It’s both. In America it was marketed as Techniques, in Europe it wasn’t really marketed so we just said it as it looks. I think they called it Techniques as it’s similar to the Japanese pronunciation.
@@millervintagehifi3034People from Japan in some of my audiophile groups says it’s Tech-nicks. It’s a Japanese company, I’ll pronounce it the way the company and locals pronounce it. Edit: Not that it’s a big deal either way. i learn from your videos and I appreciate that.
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The shipping screws are still in place. Those two screws screw heads to the left of the spindle are supposed to be removed and placed in two storage holes directly above the spindle, or at 12:00. Don’t know what it does but I have the same TT . After reviewing the video, it must be the power transformer is mounted on springs, removing those two screws must allow the transformer to “float”, eliminating the chance of buzz or hum.
I just bought this same vintage TT a month ago. After a quick blast of Deoxit mine works flawlessly. I also used Deoxit on the three way power switch, that seemed to help stabilize the speeds. I should lube the spindle bearing too. Thanks for the video.
Another thought, this TT retailed for $350 US back in 1976. I ran that through an inflation calculator, that would be $1888 in 2023 dollars, so I should think replacing a few caps would be well worth it.
I haven't recapped a Technics table yet...I've done a few Sony tables (not for the faint of heart - just the sheer number of caps they used).
Hey, thanks for this. I ended up getting one of these for 15 bucks and the speed was all over the place. All it needed was some deoxit in the 3 big potentiometers. I didnt even notice or know about the two little resistors but everything seems better now so i won't futz with it.
I love this table, it's such a simple machine but looks and sounds so nice
Yup...Technics turntables are like the Toyota Camry...they just run.
@@millervintagehifi3034 you have to wonder, did they build these things so well knowing that we would still be enjoying them 50 years on? Seems it would be more in their interest to have them fail, requiring replacement. Unlike other electronics, there was not really a place to go as far as improvements, so how do you convince people to upgrade when these things work so good. Granted, the cartridge is a whole other thing.
I'm looking at trying these adjustments to a turntable I received from my mother-in-law. It's been in her attic for at least 15years. Wish me luck.
Idaho, USA
If I can do it, anybody can :)
same!
The main board does remove there are 3 screws that holds it down there is a cap that fails on these turntables 470 microfarad I think also there are oil holes for the motor under the platter you can adj. speed without removing the platter thru one of the holes
Thanks for the tip!
did you get in and deoxit the varible resistors on the board properly by removing it in the end as that would probably sort it along with the switch
@@michaelbrind9222 yes
FYI, at the 5:15 mark, you decided not to remove the board because it's "all one piece." I thought so, too, but it turns out that the main board comes off, but it's seated in there via row of pins. You have to lift the board *straight up* in order to get it off, after removing the screws.
Thanks for the tip! I'm lucky if I come across one of these every two years :)
@@millervintagehifi3034 Yeah, I only just found one last week at an auction. But apparently, this is the same situation for the early SL-1300 and 1400 models as well, so that'll help if you come across any those, too.
Thanks for making this video. It was really helpful to me to get things ... well, almost good as new. I need to do a little more cleaning. There's still some drift. I'm concerned I may have to recap the board :/
For basic service would this be the same process for the sl-1800? I just purchased one in excellent condition for $135 USD
For basic service it should be similar, but I'm not sure.
This is great! I'm about to try this on my set up, but I have two questions: What's the App you used to determined RPM? and Do you have any suggestions for contact cleaner? Would WD-40 brand cleaner from Amazon work or is there something better?
I think it’s called RPM meter. Deoxit Faderlube is probably better than the WD 40, but it will be more expensive.
Electric contact cleaner...don't use WD40!
FYI, WD 40 makes a residue free electronics contact cleaner.
Its a TECHNICS not a TEKNEEKS.
Lots of interesting old commercials available showing both pronunciations. Someone did a video not long ago where a Technics rep basically said they really don’t care how you pronounce it, as long as you buy their gear :). I think pronunciation came down to location.
It’s both. In America it was marketed as Techniques, in Europe it wasn’t really marketed so we just said it as it looks. I think they called it Techniques as it’s similar to the Japanese pronunciation.
@@millervintagehifi3034People from Japan in some of my audiophile groups says it’s Tech-nicks. It’s a Japanese company, I’ll pronounce it the way the company and locals pronounce it.
Edit: Not that it’s a big deal either way. i learn from your videos and I appreciate that.
@@phonomenaJapanese pronounce it Tech- nicks.