Technics Turntable Servicing and Repairs
Ah, the venerable Technics Turntable. A workhorse for DJs for many, many years. Its what I learnt to mix on, and even though now discontinued, they are still my preference when it comes to interacting with music. Be it playing traditional vinyl, or with timecode systems, the turntable platter is hard to beat in regards to tactile control.
However, like any piece of precision engineering, these devices require some regular maintenance. Especially considering the environment they are often used in, the faders quickly clog up, the bearings dry up, and the connections stop working as well as they did when new.
“Thanks to Kerry for getting the damaged turntable back in action for the weekend, and so promptly!!” – Alex, Red Bar – Auckland
We service Technics – 1200s, 1210s, Mk2 to Mk5.
A standard service includes the following;
- General External Clean
- Internal Dusting
- Bearing Lubricated
- Contacts, Connections & Plugs Chemically Cleaned
- Speed Calibration – 33/45 (return zero to zero)
- Pitch Calibration – can be extended or reduced from standard
- Brake speed adjustment
If supplied with a cartridge, then we will additionally;
- Align Cartridge (If headshell style)
- Stylus Clean and Check
- Tonearm Balanced to suit cartridge/stylus
Pricing:
- One Turntable – $75
- Two Turntables – $140
We would recommend as a DJ friendly upgrade;
- Removal of the ‘green eyed monster’ – disabling the quartz lock
Free with standard service.
Lost a channel of audio? Need to replace the cables?
- We can replace the cables with original specification Technics RCA leads – $50 per unit (requires basic service as well)
We can also replace/repair/modify many aspects of the Technics Turntable
- Neon Pop-Up Light – 17.90
- Pitch Controls (SFDZ122N11) 1200mk2 – $60
- (SFDZ122N11-3) 1210mk3 $75
- (SFDZ122N11-4) 1210mk5G $70
- Tone Arm
- Feet – $25 each
- Arm Rest / Lock
Depending on parts/availability - just get in touch!
Hi
I have a couple of 1200s that need a wee bit of TLC so I wondering how I would go about booking them in for a clean and a service?
Matt
Heya Matt – easy enough to do – just flick me an email – contact details are at the top of the page.
Hi there,
Can you please let me know how much to do a standard service for two 1210 Mk2′s as well as replacing both pitch controls, disabling the quartz lock and upgrading to blue LED’s?
Thanks
No worries – a standard service on two 1210mk3′s will be $140. That includes removing the quartz lock for you.
If they need their pitch controls replaced, you are looking at $64.90 each (installation included in the standard service).
I have Blue LED kits available for the turntables – replaces all the lights – $130 fitted per turntable.
Hey there, I would like to employ your services on my brand new and brand newly bung 1200MK5 (moral of story: never lend out your ‘tables. Never.) It seems I need a new and improved RCA cables. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Sean
Heya Sean – yeah, I treat mine as my babies. Long gone are the days of me ‘lending’ them out for people to use. No-one treats them like you would.
$150 dollars to have them replaced, that includes the standard service as well.
Can you please let me know how much to do a standard service and up grade for one 1200 Mk5′s as well as replacing pitch control, disabling the quartz lock and upgrading to blue LED’s?
Heya Bud – if it is a Mk5, then the quartz lock is turned off by the button. What is the issue with the Pitch Control? Not keeping steady?
Hi mate the pitch control is of,from the center to +4 or -4 i have control till i go over 4 then the pitch goes off a lot.
Hi Kerry,
How much to replace the RCA cable on one turntable?
Hi Kerry,
thanks for the great service and tune up, let me know if you hear back about the dust covers
cheers