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Technics SL-1700 Mk2, tonearm doesn't lower, cueing doesn't work

Hi, I own a Technics SL-1700 Mk2 and the tonearm doesn't come down anymore. When I press the cueing-button a purring sound starts, that doesn't stop if I push the button again.The cueing mechanism is not responding. How to proceed? Can you override the mechanism or is there something seriously wrong? Thx in advance for help!

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There's a rubber belt or O ring that broke. I couldn't find one at Technics, so I took the old parts to the hardware store and found an O ring in plumbing parts that was very close. Been working for years just fine!

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Posted on Nov 30, 2010

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