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Fixing a record player
Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 10:47 am
by jfrey
So my record player's platter has become kind of wobbly. I need to fix it but I'm not really sure what I need to do. Any help?
Re: Fixing a record player
Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 2:47 pm
by D.o.S.
At the risk of going full-retard...
Are you sure its the platter and not just one of your records?
Do you have another platter to test?
Also, what's the make & model of your spinny thingy?
Re: Fixing a record player
Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 2:50 pm
by jfrey
D.o.S. wrote:Are you sure its the platter and not just one of your records?
Do you have another platter to test?
Also, what's the make & model of your spinny thingy?
Yes. No. I'll have to let you know later - can't remember, and I'm at work, I'll check when I get home.
Re: Fixing a record player
Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 3:31 pm
by eatyourguitar
its its not the platter its the spindle. unless the spindle is fixed and the belt is on the platter. in that case its impossible for the spindle to create wobble since it doesnt turn at all. if its direct drive and the platter is straight, you have to change the motor or the motor shaft. these are the most expensive parts. most vintage record players are cheap or expensive to fix. you have to find parts. if its newer, your in luck.
Re: Fixing a record player
Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 3:35 pm
by jfrey
It's not new. It's very not new. I forget what year it is but it's older than me.
Re: Fixing a record player
Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2011 7:42 am
by jfrey
So I just remembered to take a look at the record player today. It's an Acoustic Research. I think 1973.
Just looked at the website. Looks like the company has changed a bit...
http://www.acoustic-research.com/They make ipod docks now and not much else...
Re: Fixing a record player
Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2011 9:20 am
by eatyourguitar
they were middle end turntables in their day. depending on the year, some of them are pretty good. the biggest problem with anything 1973 is that they didn't adopt the technics locking nut as a standard yet. so unfortunately you need to find vintage compatible needles for acoustic research. the problem with that is most reproduction needles are aimed at the audiophile market. you can still find stuff in the $60 range but its hit or miss. sometimes its just new old stock and the stock dries up. if its giving you that much trouble, try getting another used turntable that is easier to get needles and other parts. 80's technics automatics are great for home use. you can use any needle on the market, technics quartz lock motor, automatic is convenient when your just chillen. my friend has one and the $40 needle sounds great for listening to rock through some busted pawn shop hi-fi