r/Technics

The old paint was worn and had a few scratches after about 47 years, took it apart and sent the top off to get powder coated whilst I changed all the capacitors (all that I tested were within about 20% but I guess wouldn't have survived forever).

New problem I've got it's the bias doesn't work, soon as I move it the lights jump to the end, it seems to slow down regardless of which way I turn it. It was working before I took it apart and I used deoxit when I got the turntable as it had the same symptoms, used plenty again without success.

Anyone know how to test the rheostat and whether I can do it without removal, and maybe the part number of a replacement if necessary?

Im in love with both the SL-V5 and the SL-7, they are sharing the SU-V7 phono because it sounds so good I don't want to add an external preamp :)

Problem is.... why not to add a SU-V9 under the SL-7?

Just sharing a pic of my humble bedroom setup.

First got a turn table for fun.
Got a SL-Q200.

Then I went down the rabbit hole.

I was lucky enough to get most of it local too.
Su-V2 amp
St-s1 tuner
RS-M8 tape deck
Sl-Q200 turn table
Art dj pre 2 preamp
Paradigm Monitor 7 v5

I love this setup so far.
Just need to clean to the cigarette smell
From the inside of the amp.

I just got this off of fb marketplace today and it’s displaying this on it. when i turn it on it sounds like something is spinning but nothings happening. i’m not sure how what to do i don’t want to troubleshoot and break something. Also i’m waiting to get the cords to connect everything to the receiver so is that the possibility of why it won’t “read”