Technics SL-1900 turntable repair & review

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  @susansmith6208 · 5 years ago

  I bought this exact model turntable new 43 years ago, and it has sat idle for the last 30.  I decided to fire it up and figure out a way to hook it up to the new sound bar.  It had the same stuck-in-raised-position problem, but we followed your instructions to the letter, and it works great!  Had to get a pre-amp, though.  First album up-The Beatles White Album.  Thank you so much for your excellent video!

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  @RobotPorter · 9 years ago

  Glad you called out Vinyl Eyezz on new vs. old equipment.  He was completely wrong there.

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  @Miler97487 · 8 years ago (edited)

  I own an SL-2000 which is basically a non-automatic version of the SL-1900. It looks very similar with some obvious exceptions. I bought mine used in 2011 and I was experiencing similar problems. The turntable platter kept fluctuating, never keeping steady speed. The great thing about the SL-2000 is if you only need to clean the pots, you only need to remove the metal plate on the base to get to the pots. I bought the same CRC electronics cleaner spray, cleaned the pots and switches and it now plays beautifully! I can now listen to my vinyl off this turntable and not worry about the speed suddenly changing on me.

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  @donscheuer6776 · 5 years ago (edited)

  Just finished repairing my SL1950 and works like new. Original owner and still have the box from early 70’s. Thanks for the video.

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  @garysweeney949 · 6 years ago

  I’m the original owner of an SL1900 and have been chasing the “end of play return issue” for years. Mine has an extra cam on the spindle, so I held my breath and yanked it off with a pair of needle-nose. You were so correct...the grease had seized up over the years and was like glue. Once I cleaned everything and re-lubed as you directed it works very well! Thanks so much for posting!

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  @Mr.Lightsnack · 5 years ago

  I've had 4 turntables so far , I bought a new music hall and just picked one of these up , serviced , and it sounds FANTASTIC! A BILLION times better than any other turntable I've had

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  @FifoF · 9 years ago (edited)

  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0HTskP4Wak&amp;t=1102">18:22</a><br><br>to be AUDIOPHILE APPROVED!!!

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  @RGreeneRI · 3 years ago

  Bought this exact model on eBay last week based based upon the description of it &quot;working fine but the tone arm won&apos;t lower&quot;. &nbsp;I followed your instructions and it now works great! &nbsp; Thanks!!

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  @my68porsche · 2 years ago

  Thank you for this great video! I would have had no idea where to start on diagnosing, much less, repairing my turntable. Your video clearly explained it and I had it back up and playing The White Album in about thirty minutes. Excellent video! Thanks again.

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  @yunquan1596 · 9 years ago

  woo new vwestlife video boys! literally the only channel i watch alongside techmoan these days. I hate the overproduced clickbait i get in my recommended feed. i need more channels like these guys!

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  @BlueAltaMultimedia · 2 years ago

  The SL-1900 is a fantastic reliable turntable. &nbsp;For a fully automatic, it is easy to work on. &nbsp;I love mine and have been able to do repairs, clean up myself, thanks to great videos like this.

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  @richardcline1337 · 5 years ago

  I got VERY lucky in that I found a Technics SL-1D in a thrift store that had the AT cartridge installed. &nbsp;I bought the turntable for the cartridge but got one heck of a surprise when I got it home and all cleaned up. &nbsp;It is now my primary turntable in my system and works flawlessly. &nbsp;My cost? &nbsp;$25 plus tax. &nbsp;It is the only turntable I&apos;ve found that will work with Grado cartridges without humming! &nbsp;Just proves that sometimes you can get really lucky when browsing thrift stores and people don&apos;t know what they are throwing away.

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