Marantz 6100 Turntable Repair - Loud Pop at Shutoff

Repairing a Marantz 6100 turntable that has a loud pop after the tonearm returns as the unit is powering off.

[@kevinkahawai8519]

Where did you get the capacitors for this job? I’ve had the exact problem for a while now with this model Marrantz.

[@kevinkahawai8519]

Bought the .047uf cap but it’s a 250vac, my original cap says 125vac. Is that an incorrect match? I put it in and still have a pop. I think it’s less, but wondering if it’s cuz those two values are off.

[@kevinkahawai8519]

Bought the .047uf cap but it’s a 250vac, my original cap says 125vac. Is that an incorrect match? I put it in and still have a pop. I think it’s less, but wondering if it’s cuz those two values are off.

[@millervintagehifi3034]

Higher voltage should not be an issue. I used a .047uf / 275vac safety cap.

[@56kblurb]

Hi! Thanks for the video! I tried to fix the popping and exchanged capacitor 0.47 uf 275 V.. popping gone but now it won’t shut of anymore? Any hints how to solve that?

[@millervintagehifi3034]

First, I'd verify that you properly installed the cap.

[@56kblurb]

@@millervintagehifi3034 thanks for immediate response! It was fixed proper, couldn’t pull it of.. I soldered to the exact same spot as it was. After that I tried soldering it on top. Same issue. On what should I pay attention Beside that the capacitor will hold in place? Not a soldering pro here..

[@56kblurb]

Also not a pro when it comes to capacitor.. I wonder if 0.47 uf is too much as the manual says it should be 0.047 uf… I ordered a 0.1 uf 250v will try again in a couple of days

[@millervintagehifi3034]

I didn't catch that it was .47 and not .047. Gotta get the proper value in there.

[@56kblurb]

Thanks! Thought so.. I will leave a comment if 0.1 uf 250 v will do the trick…

[@zsebestien7050]

Hey! I recently just got one of these bad boys for free at a thrift shop I work at. Everything works just fine except for the needle cartridge is totally missing! It's just a metal plate with some wires leading from the tone arm. Do you have any recommendations for a replacement cartridge? I'm in the classic broke college student financial situation so something sturdy but low-priced would be welcomed. Thank you so much for the video! I also have photos if you have questions (I'm not too familiar with this tech so i may not make sense). I'd be willing to send my email if you're okay with that. Again thank you!!!

[@millervintagehifi3034]

If you're strapped for cash, the Audio Technica AT 3600L is a great cartridge. You can normally buy them for under $30 from eBay or Amazon.