Technics TT

[bluemask]

I got a offer for this TT
for 2000rs. is this best offer?

 

[reubensm]

This is a Technics TT with Linear tracking. My honest opinion, stay away. If this starts giving you trouble, it will be good to use as a very expensive paper weight. Linear tracking TTs play well when they work well.

 

[kuruvilajacob]

These models were some of the 'black sheeps' in the Technics TT family. Many of them do not work at all. I do have 4 such ones that are waiting for spare parts. BTW, if any one can source me a IC for a Technics player, I would be grateful. The No is AN 630 U

 

[Hiten]

hi,
regarding AN630U IC you will find number of electronics parts sellers on our eastern side. But originality is doubtful. Following are somewhat reliable.
a UK seller
Leaders in Electronic Components, Repairs & Automation | Mark 5 | AN630
a US seller.
Panasonic IC | AN630-U (AN630U) | Panasonic
Long back I have bought cartridge needles from MCM Electronics.

Kindly check the part you order is the same or not.
Regards

 

[sachu888]

hi,
regarding AN630U IC you will find number of electronics parts sellers on our eastern side. But originality is doubtful. Following are somewhat reliable.
a UK seller
Leaders in Electronic Components, Repairs & Automation | Mark 5 | AN630
a US seller.
Panasonic IC | AN630-U (AN630U) | Panasonic
Long back I have bought cartridge needles from MCM Electronics.

Kindly check the part you order is the same or not.
Regards

MCM Electronics is very reliable website.

Regards,
Sachin

 

[Saket]

Oh! You bring me memories of the SL-5, which was offered to me while my hunting days; albeit priced much more.

I believe Technics linear trackers rely heavily on a heap of ICs placed inside. Also, inherently they are much more complex and are real pain to fix (in case they are fixed!). A lot of old linear trackers are biting dust & sand because of unavailability of parts, esp the ICs. They had their own charm once, but probably as a fad. The better ones were obscenely expensive, if I am correct. Some linear tracker models could read even the tracks and play a specific track on the record as per the user's command. There are some advantages of these TTs like less tracking error, no need for anti-skate etc. But a properly balanced, aligned pivoted tone-arm comes very very close, hence never a deal breaker.

But going by the hassles, my suggestion will be in line with Reuben & Kuruvilla sir. Stay away even if it is playing fine currently. You never know when the electronics may fail.

 

[shafic]

Here in Mumbai, i know one spare parts dealer at lamington road, who sells and arranges for original parts. Paras Electronics, Lamington road, Mumbai.

 

[Saket]

Adding to the above, a vinyl record spinning with a pivoted tone-arm on its fine micro grooves is much more nostalgic rather than something that would conceal by jacketing the entire disc & the needle as a 'secret' and give you only what you asked for -Music!

 

[bluemask]

thanks for suggestions, btw that seller have anothe TT akaibush made any suggestion for that TT

 

[shafic]

These models were some of the 'black sheeps' in the Technics TT family. Many of them do not work at all. I do have 4 such ones that are waiting for spare parts. BTW, if any one can source me a IC for a Technics player, I would be grateful. The No is AN 630 U

Paras Electronics, Lamington road, Mumbai is famous for these stuffs, i will try for you.

 

[Vinod Giri]

These models were some of the 'black sheeps' in the Technics TT family. Many of them do not work at all. I do have 4 such ones that are waiting for spare parts. BTW, if any one can source me a IC for a Technics player, I would be grateful. The No is AN 630 U

I need one too in Bangalore

 

[TD150]

I have one for sale

SOLD - Brand New (Unused & Spare) AN630U Speed Control IC for Technics Turntables

Up for sale is very hard to find IC AN630U used in Technics Turntables for Speed Control. This is brand new IC and unused. I had it spare which I had procured for my Technics TT. I do not need it now. The asking price is Rs. 6,000/- shipping extra. Kindly note that it is an electronic part...

www.hifivision.com

 

[reubensm]

It makes better sense to look for discarded Technics DD turntables being sold for scrap or spares, by searching carefully online. Though this IC is basically worthless apart from its use in Technics DD TTs, some sellers online are aware of the niche requirement and remove these from PCBs before selling them. However when buying parts of dismantled TTs online, there is always a risk that the board or the IC may be faulty, but for a few dollars, its worth the gamble. If you have folk abroad, not a bad idea to look up flea markets, etc. You'll be surprised what you'd find there

 

[reubensm]

I need one too in Bangalore

what symptom is your turntable showing which led to the diagnosis?