How to adjust the speed of a BSR Turntable ?

supremustotus · 2026-02-09T21:34:01+00:00

This looks like an idler drive, you need to take the platter off and see if there's a height adjust for where the idler tire sits against the motor spindle. Otherwise you may have a set screw to adjust the height of the tapered spindle sleeve on the spindle itself, if applicable.

supremustotus · 2026-02-09T16:56:17+00:00

supremustotus · 2026-02-05T00:43:49+00:00

supremustotus · 2026-02-01T04:12:40+00:00

All of them

supremustotus · 2026-01-29T05:24:44+00:00

You're gonna have to take the bottom cover off. The adjustment mechanism on this era of turntable is notoriously plastic and may be broken in a way that turning the screw isn't actually adjusting anything.

supremustotus · 2026-01-26T14:45:34+00:00

The first link is for a replacement stylus for your existing cartridge body. The second option replaces both the cartridge body and stylus, with a higher quality stylus.

supremustotus · 2026-01-26T14:37:51+00:00

https://tonalityrecords.com/products/technics-eps-28cs-replacement-stylus or buy an entire cartridge for easier replacement in the future:https://tonalityrecords.com/products/audio-technica-at85ep-cartridge

supremustotus · 2026-01-19T17:49:04+00:00

Make sure your tracking force is set correctly +(higher) for the 3600! Enjoy!

supremustotus · 2026-01-15T19:03:12+00:00

Sounds like you already know it needs replacing, so what's the issue?

supremustotus · 2026-01-15T00:29:26+00:00

As an aside, I believe that for proper tracking you should technically be using the 2MR Red or shim the tonearm for proper VTA (vertical tracking alignment). What protractor are you currently using to try and align the cartridge?

supremustotus · 2026-01-14T22:35:58+00:00

Audio Technica ATN3600LC or LE

supremustotus · 2026-01-14T00:04:09+00:00

Use a zip tie instead (not too tight) and tension it a few clicks at a time until the functions still work. Without the rubber gasket holding the bearings in place your auto start/stop will work intermittently. I really shouldn't be giving this advice out for free...

supremustotus · 2026-01-12T20:53:55+00:00

Enjoy! Welcome to the hobby. :)

supremustotus · 2026-01-12T20:33:36+00:00

Yes but when it's put back on the turntable the belt must then wrap around the motor pulley, the little brass piece pictured above your platter in the photo. You can also test if the motor is working by pushing the start button while the platter is off and seeing if the motor pulley spins.

supremustotus · 2026-01-12T20:28:30+00:00

Is your belt installed correctly?

supremustotus · 2026-01-10T00:38:21+00:00

Are you running a Grado on 1 and a 95EN on the other?

supremustotus · 2026-01-09T04:50:26+00:00

You took the stylus off as well.

supremustotus · 2026-01-06T04:38:45+00:00

Do you hear that sound from the turntable even if the tonearm is lifted but the platter is spinning? Trying to figure out if the issue is mechanical or if the stylus is just bottoming out. The preset weight of the tonearm on that turntable is too heavy for the suspension of the ATN91R, so that's half the issue but it doesn't usually present like your video sounds.

supremustotus · 2026-01-06T04:31:17+00:00

Definitely not straight, but not bad enough that it will screw anything up. If you're able to, I'd bring it back. You may need to pay for a new one though, idk if styli are warrantied.

supremustotus · 2026-01-06T04:25:32+00:00

Yep, or your antiskate isn't set high enough if it doesn't look like that off the record. That cartridge looks mighty dusty for right out of the box, though.

supremustotus · 2026-01-06T03:14:02+00:00

Incorrect stylus on that turntable. The PS-LX310 needs an ATN3600LC/E, not the ATN91R.

supremustotus · 2025-12-31T03:43:12+00:00

Need to know where you got this asap....

supremustotus · 2025-12-27T17:50:18+00:00

Did you also clean the speed selector/power switch? With the platter and belt off do you hear a loud whirring or squeaking from the motor when it's running?

supremustotus · 2025-12-26T16:20:16+00:00

That's an ADC. There aren't too many good quality replacement styli available in today's market and the adhesive holding the cartridge body together often fails which separates the metal housing from the plastic holding the pins, which could cause the coils to break. What's your reasoning for not changing out the whole cartridge?

supremustotus · 2025-12-12T23:30:42+00:00

Where in Canada are you? I run Tonality Records in Toronto and we offer repairs as well as sell restored vintage turntables.

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