Sierra Posted January 12, 2016 Posted January 12, 2016 One problem..............coin. Wallet Wizard ...
amdan Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 I searched for Technics SL-1200 thread in this forum but didn't find one. If there is one please point me to it. Otherwise welcome to the Technics SL-1200 thread! [emoji3] I just bought a stock Technics SL-1200 MK5G from Japan. Just received it last week. I also just bought a Tortech step down transformer to provide power and yesterday bought the four little wires that connect tonearm to cartridge. I already have a Denon 103 and am going to use that. Now I just have to put it all together and hope it works. I have just discovered that I need a cartridge alignment tool which I don't have. Anyone know where I can get one in Adelaide? I may just wing it and see what happens. If it all works......there may just be a long upgrade journey coming. All suggestions and comments welcome. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1
lovetube Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 I searched for Technics SL-1200 thread in this forum but didn't find one. If there is one please point me to it. Otherwise welcome to the Technics SL-1200 thread! [emoji3] I just bought a stock Technics SL-1200 MK5G from Japan. Just received it last week. I also just bought a Tortech step down transformer to provide power and yesterday bought the four little wires that connect tonearm to cartridge. I already have a Denon 103 and am going to use that. Now I just have to put it all together and hope it works. I have just discovered that I need a cartridge alignment tool which I don't have. Anyone know where I can get one in Adelaide? I may just wing it and see what happens. If it all works......there may just be a long upgrade journey coming. All suggestions and comments welcome. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk congratulation's on your new toy . yes you do need the alignment protractor to align the cartridge before use , don't put the record on until you done this . hoe there is a member close to you that can help you out. good luck Duc
mwhouston Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 Could you have bought the TT here for 240V?
Saxon Hall Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 Could you have bought the TT here for 240V? Maybe he got it for less than he could get a 240V for? 1
mwhouston Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 (edited) By the time you include a reasonable step down it could be dearer. What do we pay for them in Oz? Edited January 24, 2016 by mwhouston
amdan Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 congratulation's on your new toy . yes you do need the alignment protractor to align the cartridge before use , don't put the record on until you done this . hoe there is a member close to you that can help you out. good luck Duc Thanks Duc. The alignment tools only costs a few dollars on ebay but it comes from overseas and hence a bit of a wait........ 1
amdan Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 By the time you include a reasonable step down it could be dearer. What do we pay for them in Oz? I bought the Japanese one because it was advertised as near mint. Also it is a MK5G - a better version. The transformer was AUD 65. 3
amdan Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 Where did you buy the tranni? Tortech's online store on ebay. 1
wikeeboy Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 Pretty sure my M5G's have a 110/240 selector under the platter? Also don't think the M5G's were sold here, but could be wrong... 1
amdan Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 I couldn't get the platter off. Is there a trick to it? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
mwhouston Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 Tortech's online store on ebay. That's cheap. What is the wattage rating?
Damhooligan Posted January 24, 2016 Author Posted January 24, 2016 (edited) I couldn't get the platter off. Is there a trick to it?There are two holes, that's where you can put your fingers in. Rest thumb on middle and pull both sides upwards. Should come off easily. Also, the whole allows access to the voltage switch if it had one, turn the platter slowly to see if you can see a switch. Ps, how much you payed for the mk5? Edit, my switch look like this under the platter. Edited January 24, 2016 by Damhooligan 2
mwhouston Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 There are two holes, that's where you can put your fingers in. Rest thumb on middle and pull both sides upwards. Should come off easily. Also, the whole allows access to the voltage switch if it had one, turn the platter slowly to see if you can see a switch. Ps, how much you payed for the mk5? Edit, my switch look like this under the platter. That's a break. Would save a tranni purchase.
caddisgeek Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 Good luck, I replaced the arm on mine with a modded Rega, made a big difference
blackangus Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 You can order an accutrak protractor for your turntable here http://www.accutrak.us/technics-1200-mk2.html You can order a pdf from Ken for $US10 to use immediately and if you like it grab the plastic version from him (he'll refund the cost of the pdf preview version) They are great protractors 1
amdan Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 That's cheap. What is the wattage rating? 100 W
amdan Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 There are two holes, that's where you can put your fingers in. Rest thumb on middle and pull both sides upwards. Should come off easily. Also, the whole allows access to the voltage switch if it had one, turn the platter slowly to see if you can see a switch. Ps, how much you payed for the mk5? Edit, my switch look like this under the platter. When I put my fingers into the holes and lift, the whole tt lifts. The platter won't come off. I did have a look for a voltage switch using the hole but did so briefly. I will have a good look. Thanks for the tip.
amdan Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 Good luck, I replaced the arm on mine with a modded Rega, made a big difference Which arm did you use? Also was it easy to do? Did you have to get it done professionally?
amdan Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 You can order an accutrak protractor for your turntable here http://www.accutrak.us/technics-1200-mk2.html You can order a pdf from Ken for $US10 to use immediately and if you like it grab the plastic version from him (he'll refund the cost of the pdf preview version) They are great protractors Thanks. This will be useful if I change the arm.
blackangus Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 Thanks. This will be useful if I change the arm. No that is for a stock 1200 with the standard arm I believe?
Damhooligan Posted January 24, 2016 Author Posted January 24, 2016 When I put my fingers into the holes and lift, the whole tt lifts. The platter won't come off. I did have a look for a voltage switch using the hole but did so briefly. I will have a good look. Thanks for the tip. Put your thumb in the centre, it should provide counterweight against the tt lifting up.
caddisgeek Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 Which arm did you use? Also was it easy to do? Did you have to get it done professionally? An rb-250 with Mitchell counter weight and Incognito rewire. Replacing the arm is very easy, just requires unbolting the old arm, putting in a new arm board (I used an Origin I bought on SNA) and installing the new arm.
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