unclemack Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 (edited) After a few days of Euphoria, I am now thrust back to earth with a beautiful Turntable that cannot keep speed (once again). I get wild variances in speed until it decides to take off, spinning faster and faster until I'm listening to The Chipmunks... I'm so close to chucking this friggin thing in a dumpster... I am in despair. Oh well, back to the drawing board. Cheers M Edited January 1, 2013 by unclemack
Guest JohnA Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 damn man, thats not good to read. dont throw the towel in on it yet mate
unclemack Posted January 1, 2013 Author Posted January 1, 2013 damn man, thats not good to read. dont throw the towel in on it yet mate thanks John, It just hurts to think that I sold two wonderful and perfectly functional TT's to buy and then restore this piece of Sh*t. Sometimes ambition just doesn't pay off... Cheers M
hired goon Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 I am in despair. Bummer. There's always looking at yer avatar to cheer you up. Is this a known problem with your particular turntable, or did you get a dud? --Geoff
unclemack Posted January 1, 2013 Author Posted January 1, 2013 This is a beautifully engineered TT. No known problems that I know of... I think I just got a dud... a VERY expensive one! Cheers M
soundfan Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 I'm sorry to hear about this. Tragic indeed. Just thought I'd ask if you have found the speed controller on the PD 350 Mack? I recall owning the 350 for about 6 months before I discovered where it was. And fingers crossed it's an easy fix...... you need a change of luck, and can well understand the frustration.
unclemack Posted January 1, 2013 Author Posted January 1, 2013 I'm sorry to hear about this. Tragic indeed. Just thought I'd ask if you have found the speed controller on the PD 350 Mack? I recall owning the 350 for about 6 months before I discovered where it was. And fingers crossed it's an easy fix...... you need a change of luck, and can well understand the frustration. Yeah I've played with the wheel but to no avail... It does what it wants. Although, right now, it's playing The Allman Brothers perfectly...give it a minute!
Jake Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 My Luxman developed the same problem about 10 years ago. There was a guy in Brissy (who I am sure is now gone), who ordered me a new motor for it from Japan. Took ages to arrive but arrive it did. So I guess they are out there somewhere.
unclemack Posted January 1, 2013 Author Posted January 1, 2013 My Luxman developed the same problem about 10 years ago. There was a guy in Brissy (who I am sure is now gone), who ordered me a new motor for it from Japan. Took ages to arrive but arrive it did. So I guess they are out there somewhere. i don't think the (Pioneer) motor will be too hard to get. the hard part is getting the problem diagnosed properly!
handy steel Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 Good luck with sorting out the issue, it really is a nice TT.
Guest JohnA Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 thanks John, It just hurts to think that I sold two wonderful and perfectly functional TT's to buy and then restore this piece of Sh*t. Sometimes ambition just doesn't pay off... Cheers M i can understand the frustration mate, and if it were me, id most likely be looking at getting rid of it also, but you have already gone through so much with it now, may pay to see how much the damage will hit you.
Jake Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 i don't think the (Pioneer) motor will be too hard to get. the hard part is getting the problem diagnosed properly!I would have thought a new motor would solve the problem...?
unclemack Posted January 1, 2013 Author Posted January 1, 2013 i can understand the frustration mate, and if it were me, id most likely be looking at getting rid of it also, but you have already gone through so much with it now, may pay to see how much the damage will hit you. If it was worth anything John, I'd be pretty tempted to sell it and start again but who'd buy even such a lovely thing with this sort of issue? I'll keep at it for a while, can't give up just yet. But I have to admit I've been looking closely at the new garrad 301s being made in the UK... Cheers M
unclemack Posted January 1, 2013 Author Posted January 1, 2013 Oh man, what a roller coaster ride !! Ha ha...you said it brother! cheers M
lovetube Posted January 2, 2013 Posted January 2, 2013 After a few days of Euphoria, I am now thrust back to earth with a beautiful Turntable that cannot keep speed (once again). I get wild variances in speed until it decides to take off, spinning faster and faster until I'm listening to The Chipmunks... I'm so close to chucking this friggin thing in a dumpster... I am in despair. Oh well, back to the drawing board. Cheers M Oh no Micheal. not in the new year . if you don't mind . you can dump it to 56 Aldershot drive . see you Duc
Guest Muon Posted January 2, 2013 Posted January 2, 2013 Wow, that sucks! Hope you get this sorted soon.
valvelover Posted January 2, 2013 Posted January 2, 2013 Just some lateral thinking - I'm not really familiar with the table, but could you remove the platter and put a strobe LP on the spindle directly and check speed without platter? I'm thinking perhaps the motor is having issues and can't deal with the platter weight? Just a thought! Dave
petng Posted January 2, 2013 Posted January 2, 2013 Sorry I'm lost! What table are we talking about? A P3?
unclemack Posted January 2, 2013 Author Posted January 2, 2013 Sorry I'm lost! What table are we talking about? AP3? Luxman PD350... Cheers M
minsik Posted January 3, 2013 Posted January 3, 2013 Sorry for the pain. Maybe I can help. If interested in repairs give me a personal message with your phone # (prefer land based # no these new fangled mobiles) and I may help. Unfortunately I am in Sydney. This is not a money exercise but simply the love of service. MInsik
unclemack Posted January 3, 2013 Author Posted January 3, 2013 Sorry for the pain. Maybe I can help.If interested in repairs give me a personal message with your phone # (prefer land based # no these new fangled mobiles) and I may help. Unfortunately I am in Sydney. This is not a money exercise but simply the love of service. MInsik Thanks Minsik, This is going back to the guy who restored it for some diagnosis... If all fails, I'll be in touch mate. Cheers M
sean Posted January 5, 2013 Posted January 5, 2013 Good luck Mark, hope it all works out. Must be very frustrating for you.
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