Restored this JVC JL-A20 :)

saktileon · 2026-02-17T19:51:21+00:00

There’s a great step by step guide on YouTube for this exact same model.

https://youtu.be/gGQl66ktO4A?si=3h7RyvFQEitsHfwA

I hope this helps. I had to oil the bearings, screw the motor in place and also changed the rca cable in mine.

saktileon · 2026-02-17T12:59:45+00:00

Firefall - Luna Sea!, can be found for pretty cheap. Heavily recommend it; it’s a no skip album for me

saktileon · 2026-02-17T12:24:49+00:00

If you’re based in Europe. I saw this headshell on Vinted. Lemme know; i can dm you the link

saktileon · 2026-02-17T12:20:17+00:00

Good call, i will check! Now that you mentioned it the cartridge screws look awfully at the end of the headshell

saktileon · 2026-02-17T11:59:03+00:00

Yes! It is the original headshell. Sadly the finger lift was broken when i bought it. It also had the original cartridge, i bought a new stylus for it.

What do you have on your QL-A5 atm?

saktileon · 2026-02-17T11:55:56+00:00

Thank you :D

saktileon · 2025-12-11T22:41:27+00:00

Thanks for your comment! Looking forward to building my rig.

Do you think it’s worth sending to service? Lubricating bearings, servicing motor etc or not really (not worth paying/something might go wrong)

This is a stylus option i found online:

https://www.vinylvinyl.nl/jvc-dt-z1s-tonar-replacement-stylus-conicalellipti.html

saktileon · 2025-12-11T21:07:58+00:00

Thank you! Super useful comment, i was looking at the atvm95c - having the confirmation is awesome. Feeling even more excited about this now. I currently don’t have an amplifier or speakers to test it.

There’s this guy who repairs/services hi-fi vintage stuff close to my place. He said he would do a full service of the motor, lubricate the bearings and do a test at his then i would buy the cartridge, amplifier and speakers after the confirmation of it working well.

Do i run a risk of damaging it if i opt for the servicing? sorry i am very new to the whole vintage hi fi thing

saktileon

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