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Hi I have a Sony turntable which needs servicing, my son wants to dig out my vinyl, but I need to get this fixed first.
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Richard
A fancy electronic sony. These were nice tables with an excellent arm.
think you might have to say whats wrong with it
Hi
The arm is not tracking properly, and does not always work on auto, also the optical system is kaput. I bought it in the early 80's, as it was idiot proof if you wanted music on return from the pub.
I guess it needs a thorough service, and probably also a new cartridge, it's currently got an ortofon vms20e.
Regard,
Richard
Audio Al
21-09-2017, 13:24
Very complex , may be dificult finding a reparer of that TT
Apparently there is chap called Beobloke on this site who may be able to help, I have tried to leave a message.
Bigman80
21-09-2017, 14:15
Beobloke knows a guy who repaired his PS-X9 which is a complex beast too. The PS-X65/X70 are all very similar in terms of electronics and a guy on here tried to get the PS-X70 fixed to no avail. Jamie123 knows a guy who worked on his Pioneer but be prepared for a large bill and no guarantee of repair. Fantastic TTs though.
PS. if the magnetic strip on the underside of the platter is damaged, it cannot be repaired.
If you have the Schematics, Firebottle loves a challenge. Jez Arkless is useful with a soldering iron too though he's busy creating a phonostage of potential epic proportions ATM.
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adam and me use the same guy lol.
i dont know if it helps but the last time i saw him i gave him all the electrics from a sony ps60 tt.
post a picture of your turntable.
Bigman80
21-09-2017, 15:50
It's similar Jamie, they all used very similar boards etc. Great TTs. I can say, I don't think I ever really got over selling mine. It only had a AT95E on it but it was fantastic. Well worth hunting down a repairer.
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There are service as well as user manuals at vinyl engine.
https://www.vinylengine.com/library/sony/ps-x65.shtml
The automatic operation requires the light (next to the platter at the 1 o'clock position) to be functioning, the mat to be located properly so the holes are aligned and the shutter which moves with the arm to be set correctly and functioning.
I think you will need to clarify what causes you to believe the arm is not tracking correctly.
I have a PS-X600 which uses the same optical mechanism.
Beobloke
22-09-2017, 12:05
Apparently there is chap called Beobloke on this site who may be able to help, I have tried to leave a message.
Message received and replied to!
Arkless Electronics
22-09-2017, 13:13
Beobloke knows a guy who repaired his PS-X9 which is a complex beast too. The PS-X65/X70 are all very similar in terms of electronics and a guy on here tried to get the PS-X70 fixed to no avail. Jamie123 knows a guy who worked on his Pioneer but be prepared for a large bill and no guarantee of repair. Fantastic TTs though.
PS. if the magnetic strip on the underside of the platter is damaged, it cannot be repaired.
If you have the Schematics, Firebottle loves a challenge. Jez Arkless is useful with a soldering iron too though he's busy creating a phonostage of potential epic proportions ATM.
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I don't do DD turntables unfortunately. I regard them as intrinsically beyond economic repair. If they start changing hands for £1k + then I'll start taking them on! (oh and if there's a rare one that does go for £1K+ please don't bother anyone.... I'm talking about a generic up market DD TT). Someday I'll get round to repairing my own Technics SL-150 MkII... I've only been putting it off for going on 20 years! I even know exactly what's wrong with it, having spent some time on it 20 years ago. It needs a replacement IC which may or may not be unobtainable by now...
Beobloke
22-09-2017, 13:24
Jamie123 knows a guy who worked on his Pioneer but be prepared for a large bill and no guarantee of repair. Fantastic TTs though.
Just to clarify, my friend that I have recommended to Dikky, who Jamie also used for both his Sony and Pioneer, doesn't do 'big bills' as he does it because he enjoys it, and for the challenge.
Someone else also asked me how much he would charge if he couldn't fix their deck. I had to be honest and reply that I did not know becuase, in the ten or so years that I've know him, there is genuinely nothing I know of that he hasn't been able to repair!
Bigman80
22-09-2017, 13:26
Just to clarify, my friend that I have recommended to Dikky, who Jamie also used for both his Sony and Pioneer, doesn't do 'big bills' as he does it because he enjoys it, and for the challenge.
Someone else also asked me how much he would charge if he couldn't fix their deck. I had to be honest and reply that I did not know becuase, in the ten or so years that I've know him, there is genuinely nothing I know of that he hasn't been able to repair!Adam, I wasn't suggesting your friend was going to charge excessive I was warning that a repair could become costly. No offence intended.
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Beobloke
22-09-2017, 15:57
Adam, I wasn't suggesting your friend was going to charge excessive I was warning that a repair could become costly. No offence intended.
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None taken, I assure you! I just wanted to make sure no-one was put off contacting him through fear of potential costs!
Bigman80
22-09-2017, 16:24
None taken, I assure you! I just wanted to make sure no-one was put off contacting him through fear of potential costs!Absolutely! If he can fix these beauties he's worth whatever he charges.
Shame I haven't still got my PS-70. It needed fixing. Has RMutt contacted him ?
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Just to clarify, my friend that I have recommended to Dikky, who Jamie also used for both his Sony and Pioneer, doesn't do 'big bills' as he does it because he enjoys it, and for the challenge.
Someone else also asked me how much he would charge if he couldn't fix their deck. I had to be honest and reply that I did not know becuase, in the ten or so years that I've know him, there is genuinely nothing I know of that he hasn't been able to repair!
+1 his skill is on another level,totally nice guy as adam said he serviced my pioneer tt and also got my sony 700es amp sounding better than ever.
incredibly reasonable pricing too!
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