Fixing Unstable Speed on Technics Turntable

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Uploaded by on May 13, 2011

Detailed, step-by-step demonstration showing how a Technics SL-1300 turntable that wouldn't hold a steady speed was fixed by cleaning and lubricating some components. This is part two of a three part series.

For a demonstration of the problem, please watch part 1:
http://youtu.be/q2QWAY7z0y8

To see the turntable in action, after it was fixed, please watch part 3:
http://youtu.be/-0y73qvtBqg

For more information and pictures, please visit: http://recordreport.blogspot.com/2011/05/fixing-unstable-turntable-speed.html

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  • This worked great on a Technics SL-3300, fixed an unusable turn table into one that is rock steady.

    Thanks for sharing this video in such great detail!

  • @The911nut You're welcome! Glad to hear you were able to get your turntable back in action!

  • I have the sl-1410... No problem playing but has a broke speed nob wish i could find one....but this looks like a good video plus even if your turn tabel is fine i would still do this every few years anyways......

  • @chris2crazzy Thanks for checking out the video. Good luck finding a new knob for your SL-1410.

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  • @steto280507 Good luck! Hope the procedure works/worked for you.

  • @steto280507 ched how to set the tonearm and counterweight and have leveled the feet under the deck so the turntable is set up perfect but still the bpm and pitch will not hold. I am running brand new ortofon carts and brand new slipmats I have even swapped the leads around checked the grounds but still no joy. After watching video this i am going to follow this procedure when i get home and hopefully this solves my problem. Thank you

  • @TheRecordReporter Hi, I have pair of direct drive Gemini TT02 Mk2 turntables ive had them a few years now and have served me well. I have since gone digital and bought a digital vinyl system. I use the turntables to control the vinyl and 1 deck seems to be working fine with only very slight pitch flutter -+ 0.01% which is perfect but the second decks pitch does not sit still and in the software can jump up and down 2% which makes beatmatching a bit trickier. I have resear

  • @doborys Glad to hear it! Thanks for the comment.

  • Worked well on my sl 1300. Thanks

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