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Technics 1200 MK2 displaying irregular speed to include dragging and slowing

Where can I send my technic 1200 MK2 turntable for repair. The turntable speed is irregular. It spins good for a while and drags for a few seconds then does well again.

5-6 years ago I got the dust blown out of it but that didn't seem to fix the problem.

Please notify me of some good repair shops in New England: NY, CT, MA.

Or let me know if I can fix it myself.

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Bit late but tried oiling the spindle shaft with light machine oil?

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It sounds like the pitch slider needs to be replaced...

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Cover insured UPS charges both ways and you will get sorted.

Posted on Oct 28, 2007

Keith Seekwhensir Oct 28, 2007

also Q1 and / or Q2 may need to be replaced...

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Try plugging it into a different power point. The problem is with the power supply fluctuating. You can eliminate that with a UPS, here is a link to wiki http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uninterruptible_power_supply

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www.grandata,co.uk

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