20 Most Recent Gemini PT-1000 II Turntable Questions & Answers

Sounds like a speed sensor in the motor has opened up. You need a repair shop my friend.

Clearly an electrical fault. Could be something to do with the power supply or the speed control circuit, or even the motor itself. For the manual visit the Gemini website.

There should be a number on the cartridge, put that into google and that should answer your question. If you need a cartridge you can generally use any that will fit the headshell, as long it is a magnetic cartridge. It will depend on how much you want to spend for the best quality.

If the amp doesn't have an imput marked phono, or deck, or turntable, the answer is yes. Search for a 'magnetic cartridge pre-amp' via google.

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One ov my decks (same Gemini PT-1000 II) had the same problem. Just open it and clean the micro switches underneath the big buttons. It worked fine for me.

Clean Your Turntable with a microfibre cloth. Power off the turntable and unplug it for safety. Access the turntable's platter by lifting it off. Inspect the belt. If it's loose or damaged, consider replacing it. Amazon should have the belt replacements. If Your Record Player Spins Too Slow, Here's How to Fix It in 3 Steps - All For Turntables

It is strange that both won't open, something common to both, power supply to them? https://www.google.com/search?q=gemini+cdx+602+drawers+won%27t+open ..

measuring that voltage wont tell you a lot of information. You need to see signals in an audio circuit and those transistors could be MOSFET and or they cannot be tested while in circuit.

Much depends on the noise and where it is originating. The deck doesn't seem well thought of and it is unlikely the manufacturer has a spare parts service - unless you have the skills needed to locate and rectify the "noise", which could be electrical, electronic or mechanical, and otherwise restore the deck it would seem advisable to replace it.