Dual CS-616Q: Auto Return Repair

[@SERGIDALTON]

Oh man, big thank you! I was not able to figure out the cause if this problem, spent hours trying to fix the auto return on CS-515 without any success, and now boom! just 10 minutes to fix it! 👍🙏

[@domagesky]

Thank you very much for this repair tutorial! I had the same problem with my CS-435. It turns out that the auto-start and return mechanisms in the CS-435 are very similar to those in the CS-616. The same component disintegrated in my turntable. Applying your approach fixed the problem completely!!!

[@andyattaway75]

You are the man. I have a cs620q and was having the same problem. Now I know what to do. Thank you!

[@kellermeyer14]

Just bought one of these 5 days ago for $50 and has this problem. This video came in clutch

[@brixiu5]

That grounding for the spindle is big headscratcher for sure, haha.

[@r1b0schma]

Thank you for your instructive video. I followed your solution and it works like a charm.

[@didiercourret3450]

Thank you for your solution. It works fine on mine. Didier from France.

[@RiaanSchoeman1973]

This was extremely helpful. I have exactly the same turntable. At 17:49 just above your right ring finger there is a spring. What is the purpose of this spring because mine is missing this spring? Can I replace it with a generic spring? Thank you for your channel.

[@TurntableGuy]

Probably part of the auto return mechanism. Download the service manual: vinylengine.com

[@angelomanzara6600]

Thanks Rob!

[@EARLandPEARL-c3i]

how do you take the platter off...it's not coming off on my 620...does it have to be in a certain position for it to pop off?

[@secPhilomath]

Trying to figure out that myself, ever find an answer?

[@Konstantin_Romanov7]

It's just stuck. The platter on my CS 620q came right off. Try prying a flat blade screwdriver under the platter to help.

[@Poppinwheeeeellllllieeeeez]

ULM dual tables are good. Throw in q lock and you have a winner. Not much of a looker, but she'll treat you well and won't cheat on you. Great starter unit or back up unit. As for pimples...on ebay there is a guy in the US that sells clear opaque examples. They are of very high quality. I use them regularly. Worth purchasing for a keeper table like a 1219 or similar. Avoid the black ones as they are truly junk.

[@labyfan1313]

I have a Dual CS 515 but it returns the Tone Arm too soon. Can you tell me what could be causing it?

[@TurntableGuy]

You have to adjust the auto-return arm. Download the service manual at vinylengine.com

[@tc0fh0]

Can you tell me more about the arm damping? My 630q shoots up and drops like a mouse trap.

[@TurntableGuy]

I have several videos that show the general process for arm damping fluid replacement. You need to disassemble the tonearm base in the 616.

[@tc0fh0]

@@TurntableGuy thank you very much

[@Jammerk40]

What do you use for a cartridge? Is that an Ortofon OM 10?

[@TurntableGuy]

It's an Ortofon body with an aftermarket stylus.

[@cirebyte7588]

Hi, great videos very helpful. I have Dual 505-3 with the basic cartridge and i get hum when grounded to amp but none when i disconnect ground? any ideas? thanks

[@TurntableGuy]

You have a ground loop somewhere. Just leave the ground unconnected.

[@cirebyte7588]

@@TurntableGuy I thought that but was not sure, thanks for the info.

[@elvis4ever66]

Thank you for this video i was actualy going to buy this turntable from a guy but not now 😂