[78-L] TT question, somewhat OT

[Mark Bardenwerper]

On 10/15/2012 11:35 PM, Mark Bardenwerper wrote:
> On 10/15/2012 5:21 PM, neechevoneeznayou at gmail.com wrote:
>> My Technics turntable (original SL 1200) is begining to show signs of
>> age....I believe I bought it in the Summer of 1974 from Dixie Hifi
>> Wholesalers. Remember them?
>>
>> I am hearing a slight 60 Hz hum thru my system when it is turned on. Are
>> there power supply caps that replacing or something?
> Worn motor bearings can cause that. You might try relubing the motor.
> And make sure you are grounded to your amp.
>
I also found that on older TT's with 2 spade electric plug, you can 
sometimes reduce the hum by putting the plug in the wall other way around.

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