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Used Technics 1200

DJ Super Hands 3:51 PM - 20 January, 2017
Hi Everyone, I just bought some used black technics 1200 mk2s that came with cases and m44-7's for $800. It seemed like a really good deal and the tables are in really good condition. However, as I was testing everything out I noticed that the tone arm doesn't really move when you adjust the tracking. So I am assuming the tone are is bad, but since these are my first Technics I am not sure if it is an easy fix or if I should return them? When I am djing with them everything seems okay (only use serato tone vinyls), but need some advice on whether it's a big deal or not?

Thanks
DJ Super Hands 3:55 PM - 20 January, 2017
tone arms are bad*
The Return of Dj Sparky 4:03 PM - 20 January, 2017
have a watch of this video,

Watchwww.youtube.com

if the bearings are gone you need new tone arms
DJ Super Hands 4:06 PM - 20 January, 2017
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have a watch of this video,

Watchwww.youtube.com

if the bearings are gone you need new tone arms


Thanks DJ Sparky!
Detroitbootybass 8:34 PM - 20 January, 2017
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adjust the tracking


I'm not sure what you mean by 'adjust the tracking'. Are you talking about the tonearm weights? Or the anti-skate? Or the tonearm height?
DJ Super Hands 11:44 PM - 20 January, 2017
The anti-skate seems not to move the tone arm at all.
DJ Irv 11:51 PM - 20 January, 2017
The tonearm bearing might just be too tight but, if you don't know what you are doing don't touch them.
Detroitbootybass 4:59 PM - 22 January, 2017
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The anti-skate seems not to move the tone arm at all.


Then the fix could be as simple as replacing (or re-engaging) the spring that adjusts the anti-skate.