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Old 31st Jul 2009, 7:30 pm   #2
Audio1950
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Default Re: Garrard RC121 mk2 problems

The shut off problem is caused by the size sensing arm not going far enough in to tell the mechanism there are no more records to play. (This changer does not rely on overarm position) If at the end of the record, you put your finger lightly on top of the clear plastic bit at the end of the record sizer, and, when it seems to have reached it's full inwards travel, just push it a bit further, you should find the arm behaves as it should. It's all down to lubrication, and seeing which bits are involved when the changer cycles. (not easy on this deck, complicated things!) The velocity trip can be easily dismantled, and cleaned, (watch for the little brass, concave spring, very delicate!) Clean thoroughly and reassemble. Do NOT oil any part of the trip, it relies on metal to metal friction. Speed, again down to lubrication of everything to do with the drive mechanism, motor, jockey wheel etc., and a thorough clean of the inside rim of the turntable.

Barry
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