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TheLaserdisc
Joined: 02 Jan 2008 Posts: 57
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Posted: Sat Feb 26, 2011 8:40 pm Post subject: Cleaning a CED needle |
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Ok, I know Needles are becoming short supply, and thus will be getting pretty expensive. Is there a way I can clean the needle in my SJT300 player to extend the life of the needle for as long as possible? _________________
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7jlong
Joined: 01 Jun 2004 Posts: 187
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Posted: Sun Feb 27, 2011 3:16 pm Post subject: |
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At the very least you should make sure the cleaning pad is intact and itself clean - it is located at the very front of the machine. With the unit off inch the stylus arm forward by rotating the 2nd reduction gear, and once it has cleared a significant ways look into the machine and under the front panel. You should see a little dark brown square. Often dusty. |
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Beetlescott
Joined: 03 Oct 2010 Posts: 2144
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Posted: Sun Feb 27, 2011 5:50 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks so much for the info. I knew there was a cleaner in there, I just wanted to know exactly where it was and what it looked like. I don't think the styli are in short supply though, CEDatum rebuilds them, and for 8 bucks he will clean yours and make sure the lead wire is connected. I have 3 styli for my SGT250 and 3 for my SJT300 & SJT400. All of them have been inspected by CEDatum. If you only have one, I would advise on getting a spare, especially if you use it a lot. If memory serves, CEDatumm charges like 8 bucks to inspect and clean one, and 35 bucks to rebuild one. CEDpro also sells them. I think for around 45 to 50 bucks for his.
Good Luck!!!
Scott _________________ SGT-250
SGT-200
SFT-100
SKT-100 |
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dj3928
Joined: 28 May 2004 Posts: 24
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Posted: Sun Feb 27, 2011 7:00 pm Post subject: |
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I have tried several different solutions trying to clean a stylus, not much luck. Fortunately John at CEDatum can clean them. |
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blindfury420
Joined: 26 Jan 2011 Posts: 1036
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Posted: Sun Feb 27, 2011 8:36 pm Post subject: |
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yeah your best bet is cedatum! I bought two stylus off ebay for my sft-100 the other day for 50$! im sure they will be sent to cedatum at some point hahah! _________________ I dont own
McMicheal 5001h
Hitachi VIP202P
JCP 686-5705
RCA SKT265, SKT300
RCA SJT400X, SJT425 |
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