Need help with a TechnicsSL-1400MK2 tt

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menwagoh@msn.com wrote:
> Need help with a TechnicsSL-1400MK2 tt. It powers up ok, but when I
> push 45 rpm button, the rpm led reads 99 and nothing happens. If I
> push the 33 rpm button, led reads 33, but neither manual nor auto
> functions work. With auto, the platter turns and gets up to speed
> quickly, the tone arm raises, then the tone arm returns to rest. With
> manual, the platter does not start turning. What's wrong? Voltage
> selector is set properly. Unit was bought at a moving sale and is
> absolutely mint, no signs of abuse or neglect. Was in original box
> and packing...wonder if it's been in trouble a long time? Owner was
> clueless. thanks

Can't help with this problem, but the 1400 MK2's and the other models of
that series had chronic problems with the tonearm cueing breaking, and the
necessary parts are no longer available.


Mark Z.