kiwianalog wrote:
Has anyone heard of a sanyo p5 direct drive turntable, I have one i
picked up from a garage sale for free, it has no needle but the table
spins at correct speed, not sure if it is worth getting a needle and
probably cartridge for though, can't find any info whatsoever on the
internet, it's as if it does not exist. It is a compact unit but
quite heavy, a lot heavier than 2 more old sony and kenwood direct
drive turntables.
See my turntable here http://www.pbase.com/kiwianalog/image/70425659
It's going to need a headshell and a cartridge. Also, linear tracking types
don't age that gracefully, it very possibly needs work involving the
mechanism which moves the arm (lubrication and a small belt, probably) in
addition to the general maintenance that turntables usually need.
Lubrication of moving parts, new drive belt if it uses one, cleaning '
lubricating any speed controls, etc.
Mark Z.