Akai turntable in for a full servicing

this fully auto turntable issue was the tonearm wasn't sitting all the way down on the vinyl, needed to be adjusted and was fully serviced ...
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[@drumamati]

I have the same Akai and problem with the 33 speed (45 i can't check couse I don't have 45 speed LP). It's a little bit to slow. The song which have 3:40 it ended 5s to late comparing to the same song from the stream. Belt is the reason or it can be something else?

[@nenadkojic7125]

More than likely the rubber feet will have sagged over the years; these should have been checked and adjusted or washers added to ensure they are isolating correctly.

[@VintageAudioFever]

Uhhhh....there was nothing wrong with the rubber feet for sure ..simple adjustments was needed and it worked perfectly... The owner tried to adjust it on his own and gave up...

[@nenadkojic7125]

@@VintageAudioFever yeah, right, rubber does not deteriorate over time NOT. Every vintage deck I have handled has had this issue to some degree. Live and learn.

[@VintageAudioFever]

@@nenadkojic7125 yes i do agree that rubber deteriorates as anyone would know that...100% Now back to the turntable. This time that wasn't the issue here on my bench is all I'm saying but you do bring up a good point.

[@bilhep]

Really fun video, Joe. I wonder if you've ever worked on a Thorens TT with a TP-16 arm. I have one that was gifted to me at my wedding. I bought a new cartridge for it and it worked well but had a physical situation that bothered me! While playing, the tonearm is going uphill as the arm extends toward the stylus. IE; not-level. I figured out how to adjust the vertical pivot-shaft but, when I got it where I wanted it, the lid would hit the top of the tonearm gimbals assembly. I thought about this while watching you find the adjustment issue with the Akai turntable. Any ideas?

[@VintageAudioFever]

Hey William First of all thanks for watching my video..and I did read your message and I have never did work on a Thorens yet...but your issue I'm sure could very well be a adjustment...just a question...did you by any change the cartridge/Stylus that would of cause you that issue. I'm sure there is a explanation or maybe you did adjust the tone arm bit to high. I wouldn't leave it at that position...touching the cover could cause issues later down the road so I would lower your tone arm for now so you have clearance. I will look it up on line to see if there are adjustments....I'll get back to you on this one