Viewed some 2nd hand technics, need some help!

[HigherFi]

Ha, no easy answers for you. The tonearm rest is deceptively painful to replace. You need to remove the tonearm from the base, loosen the height adjustment ring from the tonearm and rotate it around a bit in order to get screwdriver access to the screw that secures that plastic clip. I'd consider either bending a #1 Philips screwdriver at a right angle so I didn't have to do surgery on it if that was the only reason for taking it apart. (or I guess you could always buy one...) I like the 44-7 carts for timecode, but that's only $65 USD or so per cart - and you will need another soon enough. I've never used dust covers (M3D.) My decks are home-based, so I just use a towel to cover the mixer and decks when not in use. I still have reservations about that strobe issue on the black deck. Could be a can of worms... I'd rather adjust pitch than chase down that strobe malfunction. How easy is it to get parts in Singapore? Any chance of getting a "donor" table for parts?

[Tornesoul]

Heh i'm waiting for replies on prices of parts. I think it's definately possible to find em. but the prices are... expensive. donor table.. i wouldnt bank on it.

I've been trying to find 2nd hand techs for 2 months or so now. Only got 2 pairs of techs which i tot were in acceptable condition, which are these 2. I've seen on youtube to use a drill bit and plier to remove the tone arm rest. looks simple enough, so i guess its a small issue.



Is there anyway to restore a stained technic to its original colour? 5-6/10 for original cosmetic, so should be quite bad. I'm thinking of buying the black 1 and removing the grey paint and restoring the original black colour. Is this possible? Or is the only way to paint a new coat? But thats if i get over the dim strobe light issue.

[HigherFi]

I suppose that works... The 'rest is indexed, however. I'd try actually turning the screw a bit before twisting the arm rest, just far enough to clear the index notch in the part. It can be a brittle bit of plastic. Personally, I wouldn't count on removing anyone's finish and getting acceptable results, but you never know. Start with a mild solvent and work your way up to lacquer thinner. I've powder coated the decks that I have restored with excellent results. I like "wrinkle black" personally.

[Xonetacular]

Cosmetically at least the second set look nicer and whoever did them did a nice job painting them, and no dim light.

[DjLiquitATL]

I'd find a set in eBay from the USA from someone willing to ship... Too much for a owner refurbished set... I wouldn't give more the. $600 for either set

[Tornesoul]

shipping is.. gonna be insane man. no go. haha. i was quoted about 150 usd to ship an original technics dustcover from sri lanka to singapore. Wouldnt wanna imagine shipping costs from US to where i stay. Esp given the size and weight of a 1200

Anyway the 2nd pair of silver techs pulled out from the sale. I found out it wasent a paint job but the original aluminium body sanded in one direction to give the look.

Might prolly go check out the 1st black pair of techs again and get em if the strobe light is ok.

[Tornesoul]

Thanks for the help guys. Really appreciate it.

Sad to say I lost both deals. Learnt alot from you guys though.


1st set was sold away as a set w mixer and ssl, only wanted the techs so i lost.
2nd set was too steep with a number of fixable but expensive problems that would add up alot.

Guess i'll have to look around again. Prolly months b4 i get a good deal here.

Thanks (:

[DjLiquitATL]

it's only about 300 euro to ship a set from TN....say you bought a set for US $1000 = $758 euro, + $300 shipping = $1058 euro = $1400 US dollars which considering how far Singapore is is still not a bad deal

[Tornesoul]

heh amazon quoted me 700 usd to ship a pair. after shipping and everything i could prolly buy brand new stanton st150s! shall hunt locally patiently. thx guys!