I still have my PX-3 which I bought in Germany while in the Military.
@Round2Audio
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Justin, I do have an SL-15 available for restoration. Please send me a note at Round2Audio@gmail.com if you are interested.
@Trojan0304
Жыл бұрын
Magnificent job restoring this beauty, new to me
@Round2Audio
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@stevengagnon4777
8 ай бұрын
You did get most of the points. The most important thing I've noticed is in that last track at the end of the LP side. That last 3 to 5 minutes is already fairly compromised due to the necessary compression of the grove. With a traditional pivoting tone arm the tracking angle isn't tangential in that section either. So any stylus shape that isn't conical is also becoming more and more compromised. You can start to hear that in even the best of equipment. Eliminating that has been noticeable.
@Round2Audio
6 ай бұрын
Yes, insightful comment that is yet another benefit. The linear tracker helps to minimize the "Inner Groove Distortion". A pivoting tonearm is a compromise. I tend to use the "Stevenson" alignment, which most strongly favors the inner grooves with a pivoting tonearm.
@da900smoove1
2 жыл бұрын
I got myself 1 in 1988-89.....still have it too.....needs servicing tune-up
@dpfreedman
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you SO much for posting this video! I own a gorgeous but not very reliable Yamaha PX-2. The arm carriage has been a repeat issue. I've had the turntable serviced twice but, alas, the arm again now refuses to move without coaxing. Might you be able to recommend someone competent to nurse these gems back to good health? What you've done with your PX-3 is beyond impressive. Well done!
@Round2Audio
2 жыл бұрын
El Diablo, Thanks for you comment. I believe there are four things for a long lasting repair. Clean the belt, flip the belt, dissemble and clean everything else that moves in the carriage assembly (to reduce friction and load on the belt) and adjust spring tension. I could help you out, but shipping the table is expensive. Another option is to remove and send the carriage assembly, which is not that difficult. Message me at round2audio@gmail.com if you want to discuss options. Good luck!
@brandendeysel6506
Жыл бұрын
Superb turntable!
@Round2Audio
Жыл бұрын
Many thanks!
@primeanalogrecords
2 жыл бұрын
Great video and demo! I have this same deck and wanted to see your vid before doing my room tour video!
@Round2Audio
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I'll look for it!
@Tang526
2 жыл бұрын
My dad has one he has used in like 30 years. I convinced him to give it to. Want to clean and restore mine ?hahah
@geraldmosley2195
Жыл бұрын
Great review!! Can I ask what did you clean your table plinth with?
@Round2Audio
Жыл бұрын
I use a 10:1 diluted Meguiars All Purpose Cleaner for deep cleaning, otherwise just a microfiber cloth dapened with water. High quality auto products (Meguiars, Chemical Guys, etc.) are going to be much gentler than household cleaners on your vintage audio gear.
@gregoryelliott8521
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the information, great video! One question. Where did you order your upgraded feet for your turntable?
@Round2Audio
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Gregory, I found 58x22mm solid aluminum feet on eBay that worked well.
@gregoryelliott8521
2 жыл бұрын
@@Round2Audio Thank You!
@nutxo
Жыл бұрын
May I ask which feet exactly you used as replacements?
@Round2Audio
Жыл бұрын
I used solid aluminum feet, 58mmx22mm, and they worked out very well.
@dennisschnobrich9288
2 жыл бұрын
I remember in the 80"s linear tracking turntables were the best. Why don't they make them anymore?
@Round2Audio
2 жыл бұрын
It's a lost art for sure. We are lucky these great tables from the vinyl era can still be restored to top performance. Thanks for your comment.
@dennisschnobrich9288
2 жыл бұрын
@@Round2Audio A few years ago I bought a Technics SL-L 2 in mint condition and I bought a Grado P mount gold cartridge. Recently the 45 rpm stopped working, but other than that I love it.
@garyausten5939
8 ай бұрын
I just replaced (about 6 months ago) a Technics SL-5 linear-tracking turntable I had for several years. None of the buttons would work anymore so it wouldn't even turn on :( It would have been expensive for labor and hard to find parts to try to repair , so I ended up replacing it with a Rega P2 with an upgraded cartridge and a couple months ago added a Rega Fono MM M 5 phone preamp.
@mescko
2 күн бұрын
@@garyausten5939 If the tonearm belt perishes or slips badly enough, and it hangs up in between the lead-in and lead-out, without the end-of record limit switch closed, it won't respond. I hope you didn't toss a good TT out. I have had a few dozen linears, and only one servo-type table was anything but the drive belt and it was an easy well-known fix.
@garyausten5939
Күн бұрын
@@mescko The TT is still in the storage room in the basement. I was going to think about putting it on e-bay for parts and see what it would fetch. I can't even figure out how to remove the platter to get to the control board, much less try to determine why it won't work anymore (maybe it's caked with dust). The tech at the place I bought the Rega from would have charged an hour or two of labor just to see what was going on and he said parts were hard to get. I'm happy with what I have now, although there's always a possible upgrade in the future (P3 or 6,, tube preamp, MC cart, etc). If I find out fixing it wouldn't cost a fortune then maybe I could have a pair of TTs with different carts on them...dreaming.
@mervynstent1578
2 жыл бұрын
What’s better the Yamaha PX-3 or Pioneer PL L1000?
@mescko
Жыл бұрын
Boy that's a toughie. They both use standard 1/2" carts, have decently hefty platters, solid direct drive, the Pioneers tonearm drive is super cool but likely unrepairable. The jog wheel is an advantage to me. I would not want to have to choose between them, which may be why I have both 🙂. Now, if you want to compare the PX-1 to the PL-L1, I'll take the Pioneer.
@biketech60
3 ай бұрын
The jog wheel is a problem on the PL-L1000 , look instead for the PL-L1000A which looks similar but has press switches arranged in the circular pattern . Also has a carbon fiber tonearm tube . The Yamaha PX-2 is great as is the Mitsubishi LT-30 . Any vintage TT may have issues , so be prepared to find a repairman with reputation .
@mescko
2 күн бұрын
@@biketech60 Never had an issue with either of mine, I consider the buttons a *big* step backward. They drove me crazy, I haven't used it since the first time.
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