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anyone heard of sanyo P5 turntable
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 |
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anyone heard of sanyo P5 turntable
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. |
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anyone heard of sanyo P5 turntable
"Mark D. Zacharias" wrote:
It's going to need a headshell and a cartridge. Also, linear tracking types don't age that gracefully, Look again Mark, it is a standard tone arm assembly, one that looks to be less heavy than early japanese designs. Mark Z. Peter Larsen |
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anyone heard of sanyo P5 turntable
"Peter Larsen" wrote in message ... "Mark D. Zacharias" wrote: It's going to need a headshell and a cartridge. Also, linear tracking types don't age that gracefully, Look again Mark, it is a standard tone arm assembly, one that looks to be less heavy than early japanese designs. Mark Z. Peter Larsen Thanks, I was very doubtful about what mark said, thanks for confirming that. |
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anyone heard of sanyo P5 turntable
Peter Larsen wrote:
"Mark D. Zacharias" wrote: It's going to need a headshell and a cartridge. Also, linear tracking types don't age that gracefully, Look again Mark, it is a standard tone arm assembly, one that looks to be less heavy than early japanese designs. Mark Z. Peter Larsen Oh, Man! I should really drink some coffee BEFORE reading this stuff! There is a chance the table will play "as-is" once a headshell and cartridge are fitted - the OP should at least try to ascertain the running condition before investing in any parts. Apologies... Mark Z. |
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anyone heard of sanyo P5 turntable
kiwianalog wrote:
"Peter Larsen" wrote in message ... "Mark D. Zacharias" wrote: It's going to need a headshell and a cartridge. Also, linear tracking types don't age that gracefully, Look again Mark, it is a standard tone arm assembly, one that looks to be less heavy than early japanese designs. Mark Z. Peter Larsen Thanks, I was very doubtful about what mark said, thanks for confirming that. Sorry about that - the styling is similar to many linear tracking types, and I just didn't look close enough. mz |
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anyone heard of sanyo P5 turntable
"Mark D. Zacharias" wrote in message et... Peter Larsen wrote: "Mark D. Zacharias" wrote: It's going to need a headshell and a cartridge. Also, linear tracking types don't age that gracefully, Look again Mark, it is a standard tone arm assembly, one that looks to be less heavy than early japanese designs. Mark Z. Peter Larsen Oh, Man! I should really drink some coffee BEFORE reading this stuff! There is a chance the table will play "as-is" once a headshell and cartridge are fitted - the OP should at least try to ascertain the running condition before investing in any parts. Apologies... Mark Z. No worries mate. The running condition of the turntable appears good but I would like to have a rough idea of what the quality of this model is suppose to be before spending money on it, I have 3 turntables, all need new cartridge and stylus, but I only want to buy for one of them. |
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anyone heard of sanyo P5 turntable
"Mark D. Zacharias" wrote:
Oh, Man! I should really drink some coffee BEFORE reading this stuff! Not to worry, it was a mistake that seems to have been intended by the designer. Mark Z. Peter Larsen |
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anyone heard of sanyo P5 turntable
kiwianalog wrote:
"Mark D. Zacharias" wrote in message et... Peter Larsen wrote: "Mark D. Zacharias" wrote: It's going to need a headshell and a cartridge. Also, linear tracking types don't age that gracefully, Look again Mark, it is a standard tone arm assembly, one that looks to be less heavy than early japanese designs. Mark Z. Peter Larsen Oh, Man! I should really drink some coffee BEFORE reading this stuff! There is a chance the table will play "as-is" once a headshell and cartridge are fitted - the OP should at least try to ascertain the running condition before investing in any parts. Apologies... Mark Z. No worries mate. The running condition of the turntable appears good but I would like to have a rough idea of what the quality of this model is suppose to be before spending money on it, I have 3 turntables, all need new cartridge and stylus, but I only want to buy for one of them. Well, the quality looks average - but I don't know your requirements or what the other turntables are... Generically speaking, if one of them was direct-drive, this would be preferable, all other things being equal. Cheaper models often used little DC motors, which do fail over time. Turntables of this vintage often require general maintenance before you can put them back into regular use. Speed-adjust potentiometers (internal or external user-type) often need cleaning, as do speed select switches. Belts of course go bad, and some well-placed oil at the moving parts is a good idea. (Main bearing, mechanical linkages and sliding surfaces, motor shaft, and the like). Mark Z. |
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