Thank you , after 20 vids someone finally shows where the black ground attaches inside the tonearm, I need to replace the tonearm wires on an sl-d3. you're the best !!

Yeah cool video, but every time you lift the deck and I see the tonearm *not* locked in, it drives me mad. LOCK THE TONEARM

@luziteufelmann9438

6 жыл бұрын

he can't lock it, the clip is broken (see 2:26)

If you want to remove the pitch trim, intact and undamaged it can easily be done. Use a heat-gun or hot air paint stripper to heat the metal casing FROM THE INSIDE, underneath the trim. This will melt the glue and allow the trim to be lifted away with a small knife (for best results use a scalpel)

@GearItFirst

8 жыл бұрын

+DJ Messy VERY true. Not sure why I didn't think of it. Either way, it was only a few bucks for a new one, but thanks for the idea!

You are a very brave man, I did similar thing on some of my turntable namely Technics SL1300 and Onkyo (top end) and now they are the least of problem since. Secret... they don't work anymore but they looks complete like a trophy. You are good congrats.

@GearItFirst

7 жыл бұрын

Mine still work ;)

Thanks Arnoldo for post this great video i don't use turntables but I'm sure this will be very helpful for the vinyl dj's.

Awesome! I hope it helps!

OK got it. good stuff. When is part 4 going to be available?

hi please help. ive follow all the videos for stripping and rebuilding, but when i turn my deck on now it trips the electrics. any idea what this could be?

Buen video amigo, what is it called the little screw with tip conical you removed in 34:50 min, because I need one for my tonearm turntable, saludos..

Cool Video

Hello great job,thanks for showing it,I was wondering if you know how to fix the tonearm PINS gold pins they are stuck and not squishy,you know they don't have any cushion at all,they are stuck,thanks for your help,have a great day.,

@GearItFirst

10 жыл бұрын

There's a couple of videos on that.. I believe ELLASKINS did one.

Tons of parts coming up. Part 4 is priming. I'm doing that today as soon as it warms up!

Hey Arnoldo Thanks for your video they are very helpful and clear. I have a question, when you placed the anti-skate to 0 does the spring arm on the white fixing plate points toward the anti-skate knob?

@GearItFirst

9 жыл бұрын

This is like asking me which way my arms point when I walk. I'd have to actually look at it.. I got my Techs shelved. I'll look next time I head out.

@brummie43

8 жыл бұрын

+Mark Muniz I have the same question I took the white anti skate mechanism out and i have no idea if it it was set at zero. I'm in the process of rebuildng next week after powder coating. I will try to advise when I figure it out

Good video series man but im interested to see how your tone arm reassembly works out. Ive read that they dont like being messed with at all at all

@GearItFirst

10 жыл бұрын

No issues a year later!

@mrstephenporter

10 жыл бұрын

sweet. i have turntable with a dodgy tonearm. i suspect its bent in the downward direction but it also has ropey bearings. trying to establish whether i need to replace the whole assembly or just the tone arm. great videos well shot.

@ABELAS1

8 жыл бұрын

+mrstephenporter the process of reassembly is also something that i want to see, because its quite difficult i think. thanks for the post

Where can i get a linertech dd1700 turntable repaired at

Tone arm info is great..Thanks

@GearItFirst

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Taking the screws off on the side and center of the tonearm? Doesn't that mess up the tonearm cuz of the bearings go bad resulting in replacing the whole tonearm i wanted to do similar mod with my spare decks

Is there a link for Part 2?

i am, the tone arm part is cool!

Thanks!

sir,can u help me were i can find parts or buy parts for my turntable specially for my tone arm and pitch control...thank you...

@GearItFirst

9 жыл бұрын

eBay or Turntabletech.com Hope it helps!

Hi there. Good video. I though you can help me. I have disassembled tonearm height adjustment as been stucked on my both decks. I had some problems with calibration. Once assembled on one deck tonearm height adjustment goes from about 1cm below 0 to the end of text that is next to 6. ( I think this is correct) With second deck it doesn't go below 0 but it goes for about 2cm above 6. could you please let me know is something wrong with my arm? it works well its just this little shift that makes me worried and maybe you or someone know how to make it correctly (1cm below 0 to the end of text that is next to 6). Any help much appreciated.

@GearItFirst

8 жыл бұрын

+MediaLook Sounds to me like when you reassembled it, you started it at the wrong section. Did you reassemble it in the same position that it was taken apart?

@Medialook

8 жыл бұрын

+Arnoldo Offermann Thanks for the answer. Thats what i think as well. When i was dissembling it i haven't pay attention as it was stuck. I've tried several times to catch right position of adjustment ring to get 0 number as close as possible to arrow on the arm (so i just loose it a bid to catch 0 position) and having it as low as possible at the same time. Is there any recommended position (number on adjustment ring that i can refer) to screw it? I have downloaded service manual and they say as follows (scan is poor quality so i cannot see details on the illustrations ): 1. Attach the control ring to the arm base seato (The control ring should be rotated counterclockwise.) 2. Completely tighten the control ring, and then loosen it 1.5--2.5 turns to set the scale to "3". (See Fig. 11) 3. Hold the arm base and set the red fine mark on the arm base to the scale near "2", then turn the arm base clockwise. Note: Take care not to allow deflection of the predetermined positions of the control-rig arm and base seat. 4. Adjust the arm base so that the red fine mark on the arm base is set to the scale "3" of the control ring. Next. secure the positioning base plate with two setscrews. {See Fig. 13}

I'm hoping that you are still answering questions. Is there a way to use an upgraded tone arm from a different company?

@GearItFirst

8 жыл бұрын

+EnlightMent If it if fits.. maybe. I wouldn't recommend it.

@Kottacska3

8 жыл бұрын

+EnlightMent I did that; 2 of my SL1200s have now counter-sank Audio Technica heavy tonearms.

@enlightment4747

8 жыл бұрын

+Kottacska3 do you think it is worth changing it out with a SME tonearm?

@Kottacska3

8 жыл бұрын

Yes, it worth it and you can even get a prefabricated tonearm base just for that purpose. But for high compliance cartridge the original tonearm is OK.

@enlightment4747

8 жыл бұрын

+Kottacska3 right now I am using a ortofon 2m black. My TT is a modified 1200mk2. It is on a sand filled base with wood mods for damping. It sounds great but still needs some work. the biggest issue right now is it needs to be on a solid shelf. I'm now sure how much more money to put into it, but I was hoping a better arm would let me use a MC cartridge. what do you think?

Does anyone know where i can get information on repairing / recalibrating a tone arm? I cant afford to replace them but they stick and jump and skip, cant find a youtube video

@iamwilljane

2 жыл бұрын

@TheKizilg1 Is it though!

I just purchased one on ebay, and it turns on but the start-stop button doesn't make the table spin. Do you know how I can fix that?

@GearItFirst

7 жыл бұрын

Depends, could be a bad button or power supply.. maybe motor?

Yes, if you're not careful you can screw up the bearings.. just be careful!

hell yeah

It's on my channel!! :)

Wouldn't let you anywhere near my Technics 😳

@GearItFirst

7 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't want to. Thanks for watching and bumping up the view count and ad revenue!

@ProjectOverseer

7 жыл бұрын

Gear It First I love my Technics just the way it is - that's what I meant 😂 Oh, and if my little comment had such a dramatic effect, you're very welcome 👍

@ProjectOverseer

7 жыл бұрын

Gear It First The best upgrades I gave my Technics was a new custom bearing housing & spindle and custom isolation feet - oh and a carbon head shell. Really improved the sound quality. Looks a bit odd with huge feet, but I can live with that 😉 I did the upgrade myself.

Nice screwdriver

Just getting started with turntables. Very interesting video. I read online (wikipedia I believe) that digital formats (lossless) are of much higher quality than what will be attainable via vinyl/analog playback (such as turntables.) Is that really is so? If so, why do audiophiles/professionals prefer vinyl? Thanks for clarifying, a newbie here :)

@GearItFirst

8 жыл бұрын

+aryesegal1988 A high quality analog will ALWAYS have more data than a high quality digital and thus would sound better.. but sometimes the original source was recorded poorly. It's EASIER to record high quality files nowadays, though.

@aryesegal1988

8 жыл бұрын

Arnoldo Offermann Easier how? Isn't the setup the same? It seems as if the only difference is that somewhere along the way you have a device that converts everyting to digital. So, basically, you claim that nowadays, given a high quality source, when should opt for an analog medium as opposed to digital? Thanks! :)

@GearItFirst

8 жыл бұрын

Easier because it doesn't take tens of thousands to record high quality files. Easier because you're not dealing with reel to reel warps (as an example). As for what you choose? It all depends on your style. For example, Dr. Dre produces on analog, but the final output is digital.. but you can still hear the difference.

@aryesegal1988

8 жыл бұрын

Arnoldo Offermann I see. Thanks for sharing! Guess just as in any other profession, there's A LOT more than meets the eye. I thought a good microphone and sound insulated room is all you need to achieve high quality records. ;)

@GearItFirst

8 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it takes a lot more than that for sure. Always a learning experience.

i saw your video and it was very helpful, because i followed whatever you did ,"decomposing" all the turntable device ,but in the fase that u start disconnecting the turntable s arm the process became extra complicated. I have to tell u that it took me long time on thinking about it, because i m not feeling the self confidence to do it. Watching the result of the arms painting it gets me into temptation to disconnect its parts and paint it too.Ι don't have the needed the necessary solder tool (kalay), whith which u rive the very sensitive cables. I m so confused and hesitated about doing this. If i do this, will i need to replace any part of the 'arms' body?? I want u to tell me ,because i live in Greece and i don't and ebay is very difficult for me because its very expensive and retarded on shipping. Thanks a lot for the help. P.S. i decided to paint it alone , because i went to a professional painter and he asked me 100 euro. it sucks. I m going to follow the other video with the painting. (Excuse for my English. I am in the process of learning).Byeeeeeee...

@GearItFirst

8 жыл бұрын

+Dimitris Abelas When it comes to those cables, if you don't feel comfortable, don't do it!!! You need a VERY steady hand and LOTS of confidence. Practice on some old boards.

@ABELAS1

8 жыл бұрын

+Arnoldo it's not about these cables, because ,believe it or not , I was working for 6 months with this tool and I have become very good. The point is , if I have to replace any of the arm parts , those extra small , little parts.

@GearItFirst

8 жыл бұрын

Yes, and you have to be careful. Some of those parts are hard to come by!

It's called the Teeny Turner.

The question is, who watched all of this? hahah

How Much you charge to do my turntables

@GearItFirst

7 жыл бұрын

I'm far too swamped to do this professionally, lol.

Do u offer this tuneup service?

@GearItFirst

7 жыл бұрын

I do not, sorry.

anyone ever experienced an, I guess magnetized tonearm? it reverts back to "start" position and it doesnt seem to have anything to do w the antiskate....

@GearItFirst

7 жыл бұрын

Somehow you put it back on incorrectly..?

@synnemurer155

7 жыл бұрын

not sure what you mean? it? the tonearm? it (the tonearm..) was fucked before I took it apart... the antiskate has no effect on the movement of the arm..... it seems to me like the bracket has been magnetized and "wants" to stay in rest position as the tw o parts of the bracket allign...

@GearItFirst

7 жыл бұрын

Can you post some videos or pics?

@synnemurer155

7 жыл бұрын

found the problem,,i think.. loosened the top screw on the mounting bracket and the inside part of the bracket then started to move freely.. found out after I disassembled the whole thing arm and all.... typical,,,,but educational... Thanks for the help and keep up the good work!

@synnemurer155

7 жыл бұрын

not sure I understand why though.... maybe the pin wasnt exactly in the middle or something in the tonearm-mounts is crooked and under enough pressure it forces the inside bracket to the one side...

Or where can i purchast the motor and board its connected to,and id rather NOT Use amazon,or ebay, id rather use a store that has these type sss of motor parts.for turntables

@GearItFirst

8 жыл бұрын

+david paul No idea. I use eBay

Who wants to date their turntable? :P lol

Chances the RCAs go out is pretty high….

@GearItFirst

2 жыл бұрын

wrong

@Solintention

2 жыл бұрын

@@GearItFirst I've been djn all over Chicago for the last 15 years and most house decks have RCA issues, its a simple wear and tear problem. Unless those decks are sitting in a basement for a practice and are never used at gigs then a conversion to replaceable RCAs is pretty useful.

@GearItFirst

2 жыл бұрын

@@Solintention maybe stop working at shitty clubs that don’t take care of their gear

@Solintention

Жыл бұрын

@@GearItFirst Seems like you've gone into insult mode as opposed to anything constructive. The initial argument is that RCA conversion, wether or not an establishment or other djs ruin the cables doesnt make the conversion any less useful. No matter how good of a driver you are, having seatbelts is useful because sometimes the road is bad (a storm) or other drivers are no good.

@GearItFirst

Жыл бұрын

@@Solintention are you a shitty club? If not, why do you feel insulted?

STOP!! Use the dust cover or something, you're killing me with the tone arm!!!

Do not attempt this at home without adult supervision.

garbage....I wouldn't modify my turntables.panasonic made them their way...it's like a car....once u modify it it looses it's value.Same with the turntable.i like 1200s all stock.just nice and tuned up....

@GearItFirst

7 жыл бұрын

LOLOLOLOLOLOL