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So, I was helping my uncle with a plumbing project in his garage. He was going through some cupboards looking for a tool when I spotted a turntable on a top shelf. Turns out it is a 70's Sansui FR-4060 automatic table. He said he bought it new when he was stationed in Japan in the mid 70's. He said it cost almost a months salary! I guess he couldn't part with it and had kept it for sentimental reasons.I, of course, couldn't wait to bring it back to life. Which brings me to my question. Is this thing worth putting a little money into to get running? I just got it home and started to look for some info on it. It appears to have a working motor. The belt has turned into a sticky gel substance so I can't do any speed tests. From what little info I have found it takes a standard 23.6" X 3/16" belt which I can pick up locally for 15$. Anyone know if this is the correct size?
I would love to get it running again, if only to have my uncle over and see the look on his face. It would be fun to have a second table at home.
Thoughts?
Edits: 03/06/13Follow Ups:
You have a very nice and turntable that flies under the radar screen. Here's some picture of the one I rebuilt a few years ago:
http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=107053&highlight=spindoctor
If you can't find the manuals, I have them here somewhere and can send them out to you if you send me your address. The spring suspension has some synthetic foam inserts that are likely deteriorated and should be removed and creatively replaced. Also, be sure to remove the old lubricating oil, it's likely total gunk at this point. Then put in new oil... I used regular old sewing machine oil for this. I rebuilt the base for a heavier and more stable platform. It's a very nice turntable with a good tone arm and excellent performance in my experience. This is very well worth keeping.
Sim
I have a problem balancing the tonearm can someone help. The counterweight is so close to the pivot arm that no adjustment can be made. The headshell and cartridge are all original.
Just having an excellent example of such industrial art makes it worth owning. And you get the added satisfaction that it'll probably sound very competent in use. Detail it as you would a vintage car. You hit the jackpot!
Ripple
So, put on a new belt and oiled the bearing. Put a used Shure M97xE cartridge on the arm. Dialed everything in and took it for a spin. This thing sounds great! The only thing I am now stuck on is I can't get the table to stop spinning(short of unplugging it of course). Might there be some mechanism in the table not working properly? Anyone ever run into this. When the arm gets to the end of the record it always auto returns and than starts again.
thanks again for the help
Edits: 03/07/13
If it's mechanical it's probably just some adjustment that needs to be made. Electrically, it might be a switch problem. See a technician who can handle it.
Good to hear that it sounds good. If it sounds as great as you say, it's worth getting fixed.
Ripple
How about fixing it up and giving it to your uncle with a stack of duplicate lp's? The look on his face then might make it all worth while.
Dan
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These are very underrated turntables. Sound is exceptional. I had a Sansui SR-717 direct drive, heavy turntable with a nice arm. At least put a new belt on it, definitely worth it.
TR
Well worth the effort. I have a similar deck (SR-313) and it roasted my 2009 model VPI Scout comprehensively.
Add a drop or two of sewing machine oil to the bearing and the rest should just be about getting the vertical tracking force, anti-skating and cartridge alignment right....with a new stylus of course.
I wouldn't suggest using a stylus which has been sitting that long to dig the groove of any beloved vinyl.
Replace the mat and use a good set of interconnects for the best results.
Oh yeah and place it on three tennis ball halves to keep micro-vibrations at bay on the cheap.
Thanks for the info, I am going to work it over tomorrow. I have a couple of back-up cartridges that I might try. Any idea how to get the platter off?
Here is a service manual link.
TR
thanks for the link!
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