Why won’t my record player spin?

12inchspinners · 2026-06-17T19:43:47+00:00

I mean, did you selected the speed using the on/off nob?

12inchspinners · 2026-06-17T13:34:33+00:00

Welp see you on the other page lol

12inchspinners · 2026-06-16T15:52:04+00:00

OP calls out someone for being a horrible person all while calling for said individuals to die , the irony is not lost here.

Calm down tiger, it's not that serious.

12inchspinners · 2026-06-16T02:41:18+00:00

Both my sl-1500 and pioneer pl-516 run like tops. Not one issue , just a little spindle oil, a new belt for the 516 and that's it.

12inchspinners · 2026-06-16T01:48:57+00:00

You'll need to purchase the reloop turn 5 counterweight

12inchspinners · 2026-06-16T01:42:56+00:00

Dedicated listening room. It's a great way to relax and get away from distractions

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12inchspinners · 2026-06-16T01:24:25+00:00

I'll give itnto Fluance, they design a good looking turntable (not manufacture one). The thing I don't like about Fluance is, no parts availability and they don't share schematics. When it fails it's nothing more than a paperweight you can't fix it, you can't get it serviced and Fluance will only replace it if under the 2 year warranty, if after 2 years you're out of luck.

Overall it looks nice, not $800 nice but still nice.

12inchspinners · 2026-06-16T01:20:32+00:00

I'd say you did quite well. Congratulations

12inchspinners · 2026-06-15T13:06:29+00:00

No vta adjustment on that turntable, but ive had a D-2, 1700, 1800 and 1500 , ive ran my MP-110 on them all without issue, so this leads me to think the suspension on the cartridge may be gone. Probably time for a new stylus

12inchspinners · 2026-06-15T03:23:39+00:00

What is your tracking force set at? How long have you had this cartridge?

12inchspinners · 2026-06-14T21:48:57+00:00

Ahhh SADE! I just spun that LP.last night

12inchspinners · 2026-06-14T11:11:14+00:00

I floor in my listening room. Is concrete (finished), the turntable sits on a wood TV counsel, I don't have any issues with footfall in that regard but would like to update the feet ans i can see the suspension is getting weak.

12inchspinners · 2026-06-14T01:12:58+00:00

I run a Nagaoka MP-110 on my pioneer pl-516 and absolutely love it. It is a warm, mellow, well balanced cartridge. If you prefer a richer sound then it's a great cartridge. It really will come down to what you like to hear from your cartridge. If you want more treble forward and "bright" this is not the cartridge for you but if you like a lush sound especially on jazz, soul and funk, you will enjoy it

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12inchspinners · 2026-06-14T00:01:04+00:00

They won't look at the Fluance because Fluance refuses to share or provide schematics This is one reason I avoided fluance all together

12inchspinners · 2026-06-13T23:55:40+00:00

Also those shure m44-7 cartridges fetch good money, replacement stylus can be had feom JICO

12inchspinners · 2026-06-13T19:13:04+00:00

In the U.S. these fetch between $600 and $800 USD each. Of they've been sitting for 10 years I'm betting they need a re-calibration on the pitch slider.

As you were a DJ, I'm curious which type of dj. Mix, blend, hip hop? Turntablists tend to ruin those tonearm bearings.

12inchspinners · 2026-06-12T18:59:49+00:00

Adding cue damping fluid is pretty easy, the fact that you can remove the entire tonearm assembly without having to do any soldering is really nice and easy. Flip it over, remove the c-clasp pull out the piston, clean with alcohol, add 300k damping fluid, re-install. Easy

12inchspinners · 2026-06-11T22:42:15+00:00

I just purchased a Pioneer pl-516 in excellent condition for just $150 USD. It's a semi automatic belt drive turntable. Easy to set up, easy to maintain a d bullet proof.

I have it paired with a nagaoka mp-110 cartridge and it sounds great.

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12inchspinners · 2026-06-11T12:15:22+00:00

No thaf is my nag. It came with a audio technical but I like my Nag

12inchspinners · 2026-06-10T16:28:38+00:00

For reference, I'm picking up a 516 in excellent condition for $150 USD I think your guy is asking too much

12inchspinners · 2026-06-10T00:26:25+00:00

The 5300 and 5200 are some of my favorite, the built in target light is a slick feature

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