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new to turntables.....need help

Hello! Today I picked up a Technics SL-D2 at a garage sale for what I think was a solid deal ($5). The player seems to be solidly built and plays nicely. Are there any upgrades my fellow members would recommend to help "improve" the sonics? New cartridge? Like I said, I am a "newbie" to the record world and if any A-gon members would like to offer a helpful suggestion, I am very appreciative. I am also willing to learn the hard way but I thought I would try here first!!
bea
wwwrecords
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YOu can also try different types of mats and see which you like the best. My Technics SL1300 sounds best with a cork mat. I just bought some cork 12" wall tiles from Wal-Mart and used the rubber mat as a pattern. You can also do a google search on making a cork spot mat. Cheap tweaks and some make an improvement. Enjoy the fun!

I had not heard of the tweak viridian suggested on tapping on the arm for resonance. I am going to try that one myself.
bea OP
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thanks!
alephman
107 posts
 
If your 'table is not P-mount you might consider forking out some dough and get a Shure V15 TypeV MR. Probably the best moving magnet ever made and they won't be around much longer. It comes with it's own protractor and is a piece of cake to install.
surfgod
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Being that you bought this at a garage sale for $5.00 it would be wise to bring it somewhere to be serviced. Motor speed checked, oiled. If it has belts (which I doubt)replace them. Bring a new cartridge & have your serviceman install it. Live with it a little while and if you find you are listening to records move that CDs' get a better turntable.
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viridian
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The D2 is a direct-drive and does not need a belt. There is a strobe built into the platter and speed controls on the top deck, so speed should be set by the user quite easily. The headshell is universal, not P-mount, and should accomodate any of the popular standard mount cartridges.
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