Name: Anonymous 2010-08-21 13:56
Calling anyone who knows anything about turntables:
My old turntable (an Audio Technics direct drive table; don't know the model right off hand) has finally gone bad.
The mechanism that raises and lowers the arm doesn't work properly anymore. Also, the controls for adjusting the rotation speeds don't seem to be working right either, as even slightly adjusting it results in the player fluctuating speed dramatically; it's almost impossible to get it just right if it ever goes out of "tune".
My question is:
1) Is this something I might be able to service on my own?
2) If not, would it be cheaper to have it repaired or buy a new, decent turntable? If so, can you recommend a specific model in the $150-300 range?
My old turntable (an Audio Technics direct drive table; don't know the model right off hand) has finally gone bad.
The mechanism that raises and lowers the arm doesn't work properly anymore. Also, the controls for adjusting the rotation speeds don't seem to be working right either, as even slightly adjusting it results in the player fluctuating speed dramatically; it's almost impossible to get it just right if it ever goes out of "tune".
My question is:
1) Is this something I might be able to service on my own?
2) If not, would it be cheaper to have it repaired or buy a new, decent turntable? If so, can you recommend a specific model in the $150-300 range?