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Denon DP-59L skips at end of record

I recently bought a DP-59L from the original owner. It has been sitting unused for 20 years. I installed a cartridge and am having a problem with skipping at the end of a record. It plays properly until the last few minutes. I have read on line that it may be an issue with the auto lift mechanism but am not sure how to repair this. Has anyone experienced this on this turntable or similar units?

Thanks,

Mike
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fleib
1,124 posts
 
Did you determine that the arm isn't rubbing on the auto lift platform near end of record?

In the service manual there should be an exploded view of the arm and the automatic parts. If you can't find the adjustment screw and there's no picture of it, you might have to take it to a tech. It could be something else. You could try setting the damping and anti-skate to zero and make sure tracking force is correct and has a clean needle.

That table could be 30 years old. It's really impossible to diagnose or fix it long distance.

Regards,
almandog
117 posts
 
I made several attempts to purchase a Denon DP59L because I like the look of it, and it would only be used as a second TT. I went very close to pull the trigger but I thought of parts replacement and repair. I think I will get a Music Hall instead as a second TT.
timlub
1,649 posts
 
I just picked up a mint DP60L doing the exact same thing... My Antiskate is definitely off, even at 0, it pulls a back force of near 2g... I won't have a chance to check it out for a couple of weeks. If you don't have answers when I do, I will respond... I feel like someone tried to service this and over tightened the bearing. I'm going to loosen the bearing, lube it and appropriately retighten, check out the auto lift, adjust anything I can and try it again.
Good Luck, Tim
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