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How to replace a platter? [message #13353] Tue, 17 April 2007 20:48 Go to next message
Furste is currently offline  Furste
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Hi, I recently purchased a Sony PS-LX250H (it's my first turntable; it seemed like a good entry point). I was able to get a steal for it, but presumably because it's missing "the metal tray and mat" as the seller said.

Am I a total idiot? Is there any reasonable way to fix this and get the machine to be usable, or am I just SOL?

Thanks in advance.
Furste

Re: How to replace a platter? [message #13355 is a reply to message #13353] Tue, 17 April 2007 23:10 Go to previous messageGo to next message
britjojo is currently offline  britjojo
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Unless there is actual damage to the TT I see no reason why you cannot buy and replace the missing parts. Try ebay for what you need?

Re: How to replace a platter? [message #13356 is a reply to message #13355] Tue, 17 April 2007 23:13 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Furste is currently offline  Furste
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Yeah, I kind of tried that...there's not damage, but I don't know exactly what to search for on ebay. I don't see anything along the lines of Sony Replacement Platter or anything...any suggestions for what to search for?

Re: How to replace a platter? [message #13357 is a reply to message #13356] Fri, 20 April 2007 14:25 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Furste is currently offline  Furste
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?????
Any ideas?

Re: How to replace a platter? [message #13358 is a reply to message #13357] Sat, 21 April 2007 11:01 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Wayne Parham is currently offline  Wayne Parham
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Yes, look for "platter". I'd probably see if it was available as a replacement part from one of the repair shops or directly from the manufacturer. You can also buy a turntable as a parts mule if you have a hard time finding just the platter.


Re: How to replace a platter? [message #13360 is a reply to message #13353] Sun, 22 April 2007 10:37 Go to previous messageGo to next message
hurdy_gurdyman is currently offline  hurdy_gurdyman
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I'd just try and buy a non-working turntable of the same model on epay.

Dave

Re: How to replace a platter? [message #13372 is a reply to message #13358] Mon, 30 April 2007 08:09 Go to previous message
britjojo is currently offline  britjojo
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Buying for spare parts is so common in the auto industry, don't see why it shouldn't be here too! If the item isn't working you shouldn't have to pay anywhere near the full price for it, so this might be more than worth trying.

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