I just experienced how a small amount of oxidation on the gold pins can multiply in a matter of days if the conditions are right and the headshell is removed allowing more moisture/outside elements to get in. Mostly in the case of shipping or near windows where they could be exposed to cold temperatures or condensation.
can you help me please!! PLEASE!! I cant find any video on youtube to explain how to fix a stuck pin in the arm or a 1200 technic, The bottom left one is stuck and doesnt have good contact with my stylus needles. How can I fix this?? Please help.
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Jeez dude, listening you speak is like watching paint dry. I wanted to watch the whole video cause I want to service my 12 year old 1200's but I can't stand your voice.
Don't use swabs- they leave debris in their wake. You should be using KimWipes (they are lint free). These napkin-like wipes are lab-grade (we use them for optical fibre cables). Also, you 99.9x% Pure Isopropol Alchol. Anything less than that and you'll be leaving a residue offering up uOhms of resistance. Feel free to clean the cartrages' output as well, it only makes sense, really.
Yes! the arm contact points are the most neglected part. The worst case is one or both channels completely out, BUT fidelity loss is VERY common due to oxidation. I have not found it necessary to use a dremmel. I just use a paper stick Q tip cut in half, and use 3M "finesse it" on the stick end (not the cotton end) and gently polish by hand. It's very important to remove residue with a little Isopropyl alcohol on the cotton end... wet then dry, and make sure no stray cotton is left in there.
you would think that it would, I do have the dremel set at low rpm and I apply very little pressure to the tone arm. The bearings are made of steel and would need a lot more than this little vibration to cause any misalignment. Just as I say in the video, you can always do it by hand and most people would for lack of a dremel.....thanks for your concern
Great video!
theduck567 3 weeks ago
thank you
VanillaCamillaa 2 months ago
@VanillaCamillaa i was having serato conections issues, thought it was RCA, i think this will clear it up =D
VanillaCamillaa 2 months ago
Thank you so much for this video.
I just experienced how a small amount of oxidation on the gold pins can multiply in a matter of days if the conditions are right and the headshell is removed allowing more moisture/outside elements to get in. Mostly in the case of shipping or near windows where they could be exposed to cold temperatures or condensation.
DruHimself 3 months ago
can you help me please!! PLEASE!! I cant find any video on youtube to explain how to fix a stuck pin in the arm or a 1200 technic, The bottom left one is stuck and doesnt have good contact with my stylus needles. How can I fix this?? Please help.
DeliverLikeUPSTrucks 1 year ago
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Jeez dude, listening you speak is like watching paint dry. I wanted to watch the whole video cause I want to service my 12 year old 1200's but I can't stand your voice.
Jugglenaught1980 1 year ago
@Jugglenaught1980 hahah, yeah totally know where your coming from, I only made it to 1:10, lol
fezman01 1 year ago
@Jugglenaught1980 <----- IDIOT. "Jeez dude".....if you're that bothered just by the way someone speaks, there is something seriously wrong with YOU.
phantasm1004 9 months ago
Don't use swabs- they leave debris in their wake. You should be using KimWipes (they are lint free). These napkin-like wipes are lab-grade (we use them for optical fibre cables). Also, you 99.9x% Pure Isopropol Alchol. Anything less than that and you'll be leaving a residue offering up uOhms of resistance. Feel free to clean the cartrages' output as well, it only makes sense, really.
maptlbh 1 year ago
for some reason this reminds me of sex ed back in middle skoo ... LOL
asept2k8 2 years ago
Yes! the arm contact points are the most neglected part. The worst case is one or both channels completely out, BUT fidelity loss is VERY common due to oxidation. I have not found it necessary to use a dremmel. I just use a paper stick Q tip cut in half, and use 3M "finesse it" on the stick end (not the cotton end) and gently polish by hand. It's very important to remove residue with a little Isopropyl alcohol on the cotton end... wet then dry, and make sure no stray cotton is left in there.
TheFRiNgEguitars 2 years ago
That's a great way to vibrate your arm bearings to death!!
yorkbassman 2 years ago
you would think that it would, I do have the dremel set at low rpm and I apply very little pressure to the tone arm. The bearings are made of steel and would need a lot more than this little vibration to cause any misalignment. Just as I say in the video, you can always do it by hand and most people would for lack of a dremel.....thanks for your concern
tuneup1200 2 years ago
would not do that to my turntable OO
regular maintenance preferred
F3udF1st 2 years ago
dude this is great info, but you talk so slow
littlehommiej 2 years ago
wow a dremel? nice!
ganessian 2 years ago