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DaveK
29-10-2013, 21:55
Hi Guys,
Numptie but fairly simple question for you this time. I'm playing a bit more vinyl lately since I got my Class A monoblocks and decided it might be better if I got my (standard) Techie tonearm nearer to the recommended horizontal (parallel to the platter) - at the moment it is high at the pivot end so the whole arm assembly needs to be lowered by 5mm max. Short of using a Stilson pipe wrench on it :lol: I cannot get it to move (turn) in either direction. I've searched for a locking screw (not the little lever, which makes no difference to it's reluctance to move).
So, what am I missing? In the past I seem to recall rotating the knurled collar clockwise or anti-clockwise to lower and raise it without much trouble but now it seems to be locked solid - anybody any thoughts?
TIA,
Dave.

Andrei
30-10-2013, 01:30
I have seen a YouTube clip where this problem is described and a walk-through solution. What it came down to as I recall was that these techies height adjustment can get stuck due to age, (the table - not you) or a bit of fizzy / beer being spilt. The solution took a bit of time and involved undoing things and giving a bit of a clean.

Tarzan
30-10-2013, 06:51
Or if you do not DIY, could you lift the platter up 5mm, by way of a mat, record etc.

DaveK
30-10-2013, 12:39
Andy and Andrei,
I already use a Funk platter and a Mitchell record clamp - the platter does not leave much spindle left for the clamp to grip so raising the platter even more is not on.
However, in the meantime I have rescued my car oil filter loosener from the garage and succeeded in using that (and a liberal spray of WD40) to loosen and lower the main housing. Now got everything set up as per the 'bible' and will have a listen tonight to see if I can perceive any difference.
Meanwhile, thanks both for you advice.
Dave.

DSJR
30-10-2013, 14:34
Taking the arm down can only be a good thing with the cartridge you appear to be using :)

May be worth blowing a hot hair dryer on the pivot assembly as a whole to see if any gunked-up grease can be softened enough for you to adjust it. Make sure the lock is undone (granny sucking eggs - apologies).

Good luck...