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RMutt
14-10-2015, 19:32
Hope someone can shed some light on this. I had a look at one of these the other day with a view to buying. According to the strobe it was not holding speed on either 33 or 45. I understood it had a magnetic strip on the underside of the platter that worked in conjunction with a pickup. On inspection there was no magnetic strip evident. I have, however, seen it described not only as a strip ( that appeared to be able to be physically moved) but also as a magnetic coating. Does anyone know which is correct? Does anyone have one they could photograph for me ? I realise that the speed problem might be down to other factors but having not seen the 'physical' strip I walked away. I now wonder if I missed something with the coating. What I did see was just a rust red paint coating that did not appear to have any discernible pattern. I know mido sold one on here not long ago, was it to another member? Hopefully someone can help. Thanks.

struth
14-10-2015, 19:42
The strip is imprinted with a magnetic signal that the magnet reads. if its damaged or missing it wont work(its easy to break it if you dont know about it when the platter is removed. You were right to walk away imo

RMutt
14-10-2015, 19:53
Thanks for the speedy reply Grant. Was there just the one ( removable) type? As I say I have also read it in a couple of places as a coating.

struth
14-10-2015, 20:06
Think it was applied like a strip to the edge of platter, but it comes off if your not careful, especially when they age, if memory serves. If its not there then its pretty much buggered as I doubt you'll be able to get it fixed.

RMutt
14-10-2015, 20:16
Yes, I think you are right Grant. I was clutching at straws really. Thanks,