My hi-fi gear set up with vintage turntable - October 2024

[@nycrhythmcom-Vnylperv9pmfriday]

I always heard great things w the phillips table but i decided to get a technics 40 yrs ago and i have no issues. I strongly recommend to try one out.

[@gilbertlessard4380]

Hello from Montreal Canada. I used to have this exact turntable and loved it. I did have the same issues at one time. The solution was very simple. It involves changing the light bulb used for the speed sensor. It is only visible from the bottom when the turntable is upside down and cover off. It is a very specific bulb that does not have the same wattage … or voltage than the other one that are apparent on the top of the player. I bought a few from an enthusiast in US. I still have at least couple in my parts bin. Yours is probably burnt out. Please note that the bulb looks like the other ones but the other ones will not work. I have thrown out the schematic but you should be able to find one on line. PS: Your videos are refreshing and easy to watch and listen to.

[@cordesrecords]

@@gilbertlessard4380 Thankyou!

[@peterlarkin762]

100% correct - it's just the bulb, I left some more info in another comment. I can only find the bulbs in the UK now and they're a bit too dear - you can convert to LED very easily. In the meantime swap the 45rpm speed bulb with the stop one if you don't use 45's much!

[@peterlarkin762]

I swapped a faulty Philips 312 for some repairs last month. After a weekend and about 40 euro worth of parts, it's working perfectly and I'm quite amazed by how good it is. They were a little complicated - using a DC servo and touch controls with auto stop results in a fairly large circuit for a turntable. The Cue mechanism is a piece of art, and the arm is deceivingly well engineered. A proper repair should be fairly easy here (212 and 312 almost identical inside): The stop button be lit up constantly when it's stopped. It looks like that bulb is burnt out in yours. The bulbs are actually part of the circuit so when the fail so does the circuit. The bulb needs to be specifically 6.3V 44 milliamp. I found these hard to get and too expensive, so I used a large green LED instead and changed two resistors on the PCB replicating the LED version of the turntable. Other than that, cleaning and oiling the bearing is always a good idea. And if you find the speed ever fluctuates it probably needs new capacitors - a common issue.

[@garyives1218]

Canada makes exceptional audio and musical instrument products. Loved a pair of Paisley Research I had, and love my Seagull rustic burst mini-jumbo.

[@jeffleigh3747]

Amazing video, incredible system. Thank you 🙏

[@larrybuzan7687]

My first turn table was a Phillips 212 it lasted for years still worked when I bought a b&o trun table with liner tracking loved both the them

[@richardriley4415]

Room tours are always a favorite.

[@richardlloyd5519]

Shure V15 Type III ... such a musical sounding cartridge !!

[@GeirRssaak]

@@richardlloyd5519 sorry, i believe that most cartridges are musical!

[@AndrewHeller-jn7dx]

I've seen many turntables like yours; with that same problem. There is more than one solution to your problems. A few solutions are mentioned in this comment area; by a number of other; YT comment-section posters.

[@engelschmidl2907]

Excellent video! So nice to see more Aussies sharing their love of hi-fi on here. Lovely room and I see you also place pot plants atop your speakers. Bit of extra weight and it creates a lovely ambience, too.

[@primalartifice]

I really appreciate a vintage hifi channel that's willing to champion such quirky and distressed equipment like you did in this video. Thus, you have another new subscriber.

[@cordesrecords]

@@primalartifice oh thanks! The beauty is in the imperfection.

[@GeirRssaak]

@@primalartifice please tell me about your great turntables from 1974 to 1980!

[@primalartifice]

@@GeirRssaak I like auto return tunatbles. My main deck is currently an Akai AP-100. They were manufactured starting in 1978. It's a very solid, plain stable table. It's a survivor. Unrestored, as far as I can tell. I'm still using it with the generic cart I found on it, but it's time to upgrade that part. My highs have diminished since I started using it.

[@GeirRssaak]

@@primalartifice The hifi fanatics do not like automatic or semi-automatic tables, because they believe that the sound is influenced! Bullshit! The automatic features are not there when the record is played!

[@brochg]

A lovely system, indeed! I love that it has quirks, and that you appreciate them.

[@richardlloyd5519]

Sorry if someone already mentioned this: there are several (maybe 4 or 5?) capacitors in these units between the Power Supply and Speed Control sections. If these have drifted enough, they can cause early burnouts and/or speed fluctuations in these tables. As I recall (it's been a LONG time) they are easy enough to get to and replace. Oh: I just discovered that they are available one bay. Not sure of the quality, but any good tech should be able to source new caps WITHOUT the eBay kit. Should stabilize the 45 RPM issue, and solve future problems ; ) Also, and again sorry if it's been mentioned, Vinylengine has the 212 OM and Service manuals available for free download.

[@cordesrecords]

@@richardlloyd5519 Thank you so much! No one has mentioned that. I really appreciate it.

[@GeirRssaak]

@@richardlloyd5519 what an ignorant person you are!

[@peterlarkin762]

The capacitors can be bad but in this case it's just bulbs. They're kind of worth replacing anyway just for future peace of mind.

[@MarkMiller-i8q]

I once had a Phillips 312, successor to the 212. A couple years later, it began skipping in grooves toward the end of the record. I traded it in for a fully manual Thorens TD166 mk2 and never looked back. The Thorens works as good today as it did in 1985 when I bought it.

[@grahamdillabough4703]

Hi Katie, I concur with the comment below about the light bulbs. I had one of these units for years. I found that the type of bulb was critical… I couldn’t use just any bulb; it had to be right. If I recall, all three of the bulbs had to be the correct type, functionally good, and installed in order for the unit to work reliably. I sometimes wish I still had the TT, but it was replaced with a Transcriptor Skeleton. Between the two, the Transcriptor wins hands down based on looks alone, but I have many fond memories of the 212.

[@cordesrecords]

@@grahamdillabough4703 thanks. I’m not familiar with the Transcriptor Skeleton. Running to google now.

[@gotham61]

A well-known common fault with the GA-212 is the sensor light bulb inside the turntable. This is different from the bulbs that illuminate the buttons. It is important that the bulb is the correct voltage and current, not just that it is working. It may also be necessary to adjust the sensitivity of the sensor circuit after bulb replacement The procedure is covered in the GA-212 service manual. There are Ebay sellers that offer a complete bulb kit for the Philips GA-212.

[@cordesrecords]

@@gotham61 Yes thank you. We purchased bulbs as part of the service and replaced them. Fun fact, 2 blew within 1 week so I suspect there is def something wrong with circuits.

[@peterbradburn9115]

Had ancient Leak tuner and amp when I was at college. Made a lovely sound. That new one really does look the part

[@GeirRssaak]

@@peterbradburn9115 yes, what about your turntable?!

[@RochaTrindade]

As a rule of thumb, one must ALWAYS return the volume knob to zero before switching off any amplifier - so it will be at zero position when turned on.

[@QoraxAudio]

Yes, or use a mute switch at the master volume, if it has one.

[@giangvu7902]

That’s a lovely system and the environment seems very suitable for music listening. Enjoy!

[@tudormiller887]

Hello Kate. I really enjoyed the video, amazing set up. Please make more videos like this. Watching in 🇬🇧

[@cordesrecords]

@@tudormiller887 thanks for the feedback

[@Toshtogo122]

My brother has a 212 which I just replaced the bulbs and belt for him. It works great.

[@demand61]

The 212's are the most common TT in the netherlands. With them being produced here, there's lirerally 100's of them for sale at any time. XP Audio in Enschede is one of the specialists that rebuilds them. He always has something like 5 of them ready for sale in his shop.

[@cordesrecords]

@@demand61 😲

[@HHTTRRNN]

Suggest cleaning of the contact switches with IPA moistened cloth. Disconnect from power before doing this and allow to air dry before plugging back into A/C outlet. IPA is flammable.

[@gilbertlessard4380]

Hello Katie. My first time on your channel. From Montreal. Very easy watch, soothing too. Quite certain your problem would be solved with new light bulb in your speed control and sensing mechanism. All the electronic workings rely on this bulb that is not really visible unless you know what you are looking for. I sold the table a while ago, but just with the speed light bulb replacement it gave me years of trouble free service. Very simple fix.

[@cordesrecords]

@@gilbertlessard4380 thanks

[@frankluba8747]

I used to have the C5s and enjoyed them l. But I have changed out to Monitor Audio Silver RS6. A little newer with greater range.

[@BeatUpRecordsCDs]

Hello Katie, from one Australian to another. Love the info in this video and I will be checking out all your past content. 🙂

[@cordesrecords]

@@BeatUpRecordsCDs thanks mate!!

[@disquesettourne-disques]

Possibly the volume thing is on purpose, it's usually made to avoid damage if the volume was set too loud the last time it was used. It is especially relevant with portable devices you might plug in that may sometimes have a very high gain output. I don't suggest that you hold it while turning the amp on. Turn it down before you turn off the amp instead.

[@stephenhall3515]

Well you have a new subscriber -- a Brit in rainy Ireland. Those Philips touch control turntables could be irksome and one a friend had developed the same trouble as your very well kept example. A hefty deck with a big motor, it drew a lot of current at switch on and quite a lot of heat found its way to the touch semi-capacitative apparatus. B&O had similar problems during that era. The residual heat could deform or melt adhesive around the buttons support assembly. The solution my friend's engineer used was a similar sort of "cradle" but he made a tough one out of circuit board plastic with harnesses for the button actuators and mounted the whole shebang into the wood of the surround. It looked a bit like the movable platforms used by window cleaners on skyscrapers. That is an amateur's way of describing it. I recall that the platter on the Philips 'beast' benefited from a bit of finger assistance to attain speed. Technics solved the torque and wasted heat problem by the 1980s. It was sad when Shure stopped making cartridges in 2008 because they really were able to track at light weights like nothing else. I retain just one V13 Mk.3 still sealed in its box.

[@cordesrecords]

@@stephenhall3515 that’s incredible. Thanks for sharing that info

[@AlanJan_UK_49]

I still use that exact same turntable. I decided to drill a hole in the back and replace the original crappy signal cable. I used fairly chunky oxygen free copper cable and was amazed at how tight the bass end became and the overall sound was so much improved. I was going to replace it but never did and it plays to this day.

[@cordesrecords]

@@AlanJan_UK_49 do the bulbs still light up?!

[@AlanJan_UK_49]

@@cordesrecords yes ! after all these years too.

[@cordesrecords]

@@AlanJan_UK_49 🤘

[@stevezeidman7224]

Hello new subscriber from NC, USA. KZbin suggested your video so of course I had to subscribe! I love the solution to your TT problem with speed control. I also have a lot of vintage gear although my main systems are a hybrid approach. I use vintage McIntosh separates from the 60s-80s and since I mostly stream I use dacs from Geshelli Labs and Ladder Schumann. I also use streamers from Cambridge Audio and WiiM. I do have a vintage Sony PSX-55 TT from 1978. My speakers are ADS an American brand from the 70s-80s and new MoFi SourcePoint 8 speakers. Best of luck with your channel!

[@cordesrecords]

@@stevezeidman7224 Thanks very much

[@claytonkeltto3239]

Nice listening space and system! I had a 312 long ago...loved it but seem to recall it had similar issues even when relatively new. I replaced it with a technics SL5. Not as c ool but was great with small children and curious fingers ;) i still have the technics in my 2nd system 30+ years later.

[@TheFriday40]

new subscriber.. Cheap Audioman sent me :)

[@cordesrecords]

@@TheFriday40 It’s was really great of him to do that shoutout. !

[@dennislawson8910]

Hi Katie, I sympathize with your turntable struggles. My turntable was unplayable for 5 months, & recently returned to me fully refurbished. It is an 18 yr-old Rega P5 that I am very happy with. Best wishes for your vintage tt, & continued success with your informative channel. Cheers!

[@GeirRssaak]

@@dennislawson8910 i feel sorry for you! My old 312 has worked from 77!

[@russbetts1467]

The simple solution to the problem with the Volume Control on the LEAK amplifier, is to do what most people do when they finish playing music, which is to Turn Down the volume, Before they switch the Amp off. This would fix your problem when switching the amp on. It couldn't be simpler than that. Problem Solved. It also cures the problem of the Loud Thump from your Speakers, when you Switch Off the amp., something I've been doing for the past 60 years. I also prefer Old Tech; especially Valve Amplifiers and Quad Electrostatic Speakers.

[@richardlloyd5519]

It is also a good idea in that over time, it is easier on internal components to shut down and power up with volume all the way down, so Win-Win with this tip ; )

[@robmills537]

Hi Russ I totally agree with you I've always done that ever since my first Hi-fi and I'm on my way to being 65 , all the best from Rob in the UK.

[@GeirRssaak]

@@russbetts1467 so right!

[@GeirRssaak]

@@russbetts1467 you must have a very strange amp!!!!

[@QoraxAudio]

My first turntable ever was an old Aristona 1312 I got from an uncle... basically the same thing as yours, but with red LEDs instead. The only issue it had were bad contacts at the headshell tray. Some steel wool and Deoxit fixed it.

[@Gil-e1z]

Hello hello. Randy sent me , looking forward

[@diyfullrangehifispeakers]

Hi Katie, I have a Philips something tt. As soon as you mentioned an Australian Hifi show I started your video and immediately heard a familiar accent. I'm in Sydney. I bought the Philips because of its beauty and simplicity but don't use it much coz I love my Tidal subscription for convenience. I restore n build Hifi gear for fun. My name is Peter. Cheers. Oh I saw your link on the Audiophiliac Steve Guttenberg channel.☮️🇦🇺

[@cordesrecords]

@@diyfullrangehifispeakers oh wow . That’s great Peter. So few Aussies on here. … (did someone post this vid link on his channel?)

[@Claes_Isacson]

Greetings from Sweden. Love the setup. Great solution to the problem there too! Have a good one! :)

[@johngallagher8527]

I just sent an Ohm 1000 pair of speakers from Brooklyn to my friends in Haggvik as a pre Christmas gift.

[@DanielNunes-p3j]

I have a Philips GA 312 turntable. It was from my dad. Still works like a charm and sounds great. It's coloured Black, must be a Brazil only model, never seen one anywhere else

[@GeirRssaak]

@@DanielNunes-p3j i slill use my 312!

[@GeirRssaak]

@@DanielNunes-p3j i changed the cartridge to an Aud-technica ,but i think the original was more than good!

[@lauskanaal4260]

I still use my 312 from 1977. When I bought it in the Netherlands I could choose between one with wood or a black one. I chose wood.

[@tjtreinen7381]

I had the model just below that, and I never had any issues with it. I really liked the touch controls.

[@GeirRssaak]

@@tjtreinen7381 i agree!

[@MichaelLivingston-me]

Those Energy speakers will go quite a bit lower than spec. If you can hear the lowest notes on bass guitar, then you have good bass response. My experience with these speakers, you can easily hear 40 Hz coming through them.

[@cordesrecords]

@@MichaelLivingston-me thanks for that Michael

[@Fred_Krop]

If I remember well, the issue you have may be due to a failing or incorrect value light bulp lighting these touch knobs. They should be all 3 the same value and specs as to be found in the service manual. Think they are sold by MFB freaks online shop in The Netherlands, if they still have them.

[@josevicentelazo2769]

Very much enjoyed this video. Keep up the very classy and well done videos. Love your accent. Cheers from Gatineau, Québec. Canada 🇨🇦. I have a vintage Pioneer setup from the 1970s. The turntable is a PL-530 & the receiver is a SX-650 as my main source of music. I also have a 1990s SONY set-up. TC WE-435 cassette deck (1999-2000). CDP-CE375 5 Disc CD Player STR-AV910 Receiver Sony CDP-C601ES 5 Disc CD Player Pro-Ject Essential II turntable. And a cool 1970s SONY PS-T15 turntable, STR-212 receiver with a TC-U2 cassette deck.

[@cordesrecords]

That’s quite the gear list. Thanks for feedback.

[@matereo]

You would probably love Jico's Kurogaki stylys for your cartridge.. very pleasant sound

[@cordesrecords]

@@matereo oh ok great tip. Thank you

[@thebuxtstopshere]

Greets from a vintage audio enthusiast in Cape Town, South Africa 🎶

[@paulaj2829]

Hello Katie. I have been watching your video & when I heard you say about your Volume control I thought I would ask you if you have tried just leaving your system on all the time with the volume control in the same position you left it ?? Why I ask this is because your system wont be using that much power & to leave it set this way will keep the amplifier warm.. because older amplifiers need to warm up.. I have an Exposure X .. which is now 34 years old & always needed a few minutes to warm up to volume standard whatever set volume I had given it.. but it never gives me any problems with the system staying on. I hope this can give you some help & whatever you think or try I would like to hear what you think.

[@dennismaher8059]

Enjoyed your video. Look forward to more. My gear is similar. My integrated amp is a Yamaha 801s, Klipsch RP 280F tower speakers and Technics SL1500C turntable, plus assorted other gear.

[@cordesrecords]

@@dennismaher8059 oh cool! Thank you. You set up sounds great!

[@yuriwalter385]

I have an Audio Note preamplifier (AN Zero) that does the same thing with the volume knob, which I consider a feature, not a failure...

[@GeirRssaak]

@@yuriwalter385 most overprized hifi products are only copies of the old Japanese masters!

[@JudgeDrokk]

I have a Philips 202 Electronic (1970 I think), I love it. I have a matching Phillips 209 amp for it and recently got the matching 'HiFi International' branded speakers, which ties the three things together.

[@cordesrecords]

That’s impressive. Love it!

[@FunFiEmpire]

Thank you for sharing!

[@peterx1957]

Hi Katie, interesting video. Nice simple setup. Always good to see the audio systems of other youtubers. Ingenious way to solve a long-term TT problem. Who knew it would be such a simple solution? Congratulations on getting it resolved finally. Cheers 😊👍

[@cordesrecords]

@@peterx1957 Thanks Peter

[@Luckiestmanalive-bb1mi]

Great setup - love the turntable! I hope someone here helps you determine a more satisfactory solution! I'm on the Central Coast in NSW and have similar vibe setup to yours. I have an old Technics SL1100 turntable (early 70s), old (1996ish) Audio Physic Spark II floor-standing speakers, and a refurbished early 1970s valve amplifier imported from Japan - a Luxman-designed amplifier that was made as a DIY kit (A3600) for electronics enthusiasts in Japan. My example was built very well and I have since made some modifications to it to accommodate more modern tubes as output and driver tubes ceased production decades ago. The manufactured and exported model was the MQ3600 (same design and parts). I've finally got a setup that does justice to the music contained on our record collection. Some tracks sound better on vinyl!

[@cordesrecords]

@@Luckiestmanalive-bb1mi thanks!

[@onemat2000]

Hello Katie.. Your channel popped up in my feed today. I so enjoyed your setup and that tiny bit of Chet Baker. Your room looks delightful too. The 212 was my second turntable back in the early seventies. I enjoyed it. I have subscribed.... Best to you, Matt in Nashville.

[@cordesrecords]

@@onemat2000 Thanks Matt! I love my room to

[@MichaelBeeny]

I used to be in retail in the UK all those years ago. The Philips 212 was a turntable we used to sell. Sadly, it was not the most reliable. Most of the issues were around the on/off and speed control circuitry. Random switching on or off. In the UK it was sold with a cartridge made by Philips which was only OK putting many customers from its purchase. The Shure M75ED would have been a preference for many. I think a V15 is pushing the arm a little!! The Leak range of amplifiers again was very popular but again sadly not over reliable, well-built however., The brand went downhill as RANK took them over, they ended up in discount houses. Clearly the products you have has only the look and name off the original compony. Your speakers I have not heard off. In those days only British speakers sold in the UK, so I cannot make any comments. Your amplifier clearly has a fault. The volume pot should remain wherever you last used it. PS. The previous model from Philps, if I recall was a 202, or something close. It did not have the touch control but a push button. These were no problem at all. In fact, a very nice TT.

[@cordesrecords]

@@MichaelBeeny thank you for insight from back in the day. Alas, I have A feeling the tt may not last as I wish.

[@colanitower]

Nice setup. I tried the Leak 130 with Wharfedale Linton Heritage speakers, for looks obviously, but it sounded a bit thin. I went for a refurbished Denon PMA-1060 amplifier instead. Not much of a looker, but it gets the Lintons to really shine. A good balance. I also tried a heavyweight Denon PMA-QS10 II amplifier but for the Lintons that was too much. It works, but that amplifier is on a higher level.

[@cordesrecords]

@@colanitower Thanks for sharing. Some good suggestions for a future upgrade!

[@GeirRssaak]

@@colanitower if you enjoy Leak,you really are outdated!

[@colanitower]

@GeirRssaak Didn't you understand? As I said, I didn't "enjoy Leak" and went for the Denon instead. And by the way, what's "outdated" about a Leak 130 an amplifier that's currently on the market?

[@cordesrecords]

@@colanitower I think he's possibly replying to me :) not you, and I'm pretty sure he is right! I am outdated !! ;)

[@GeirRssaak]

@@colanitower sorry, i did not know that!

[@sand0077]

Could the volume control have a safety feature built in that prevents higher volumes upon turn on to protect loudspeakers from damage? Just a thought. 🤔

[@GeirRssaak]

@@sand0077 very good question!

[@hunkydorian]

Very nice !!

[@VintageStereoCollectorChannel]

Very nice video Katie and you have a wonderful listening area. Happy to see you like the retro look and feel of your gear. I like you have suffered through turntable issues. For me it’s been a 1979 Pioneer PL-630 speed slow down issue. After a major service and replacement of components I still have to clean the controls with Deoxit 1-2 times/year. I have a nice set of KEF 104/2 floor standers from 1984 in walnut. For me, vintage Luxman gear from the 70s caught my attention with aluminum faces and rosewood cases. Keep up the good work and I subscribed to your channel. Virgil Los Angeles

[@lizichell2]

Philips 212 i had one of those

[@moodyga40]

its nice unit I've served a few

[@hixyhicks]

My old Exposure amps had a hell of a thump when i turned them on .After the first time doing it ,i just turned the amp down .

[@paulaj2829]

I used to blow fuses every time I turned my Exposure X on.. So I never turn it off at the front panel anymore .

[@jlutell]

The leak volume control sounds like a safety feature to prevent speaker damage due to high volume from a previous listening session. Leak mentions in their manual to turn down volume before turning on unit which is something I always try to remember to do to prevent a blown tweeter. Your techs little resistor trick is quite novel. Those switches read the skins resistance to operate. I guess dirt or wear and tear as taken its toll. Did your tech try deox-it on the switch? Enjoyed your video..cheers.

[@cordesrecords]

@@jlutell thanks so much for the tips. Appreciate that. I will check with my tech guy re deox-it .

[@stephenfurley1025]

As indicated above, the volume control isn't faulty; it's a safety management feature. The normal procedure is to turn a volume control back down before switching an amplifier off. Doing so reduces the likelihood of switch-on thump and stressing your speakers when the amplifier is powered on the next time.

[@cordesrecords]

@@stephenfurley1025 thanks

[@stephenfurley1025]

Thinking about it again, the amp is on when it's returning the volume to 0, so switch-on thump would have already happened, unless the output is muted until the volume is back to 0.

[@steveh545]

First time viewer, and happy! Nice little set up. I’ll check out any early vids. This vid seemed just a tiny bit overexposed (maybe just for me). I think your setup is going for overall balance (foreground and backgeound). Don’t mean to nitpick, content are great, adding to your subs!

[@francoisdunord7169]

the good old days, philips made in holland, grtz from the netherlands 🇳🇱

[@misterarcane3863]

This just popped up on my youtube feed...the algorithm knows me well...mid century furniture hifi room and great music. New subscriber.

[@Jeep_on_audio]

I think it's their last really good turntable. My dad bought the one after and I was really not fond of it.

[@colanitower]

Here from NL too. The Philips 312 was a good affordable turntable and it served me from 1978 to 2018 without a glitch, until I converted the music collection to digital and sold it to a shop that refurbishes vintage HiFi gear. Records are making a comeback so chances are it will get a good second life and make another music lover happy

[@GeirRssaak]

​@@colanitoweri still play my 312 which ibought in 77

[@GeirRssaak]

@@francoisdunord7169 Philips is one of the most advanced hifi producers in the world! Look at their fantastic DAT players and their CD players!

[@beninski707]

Hi Katie. I’m Mark from Chatham, Ontario Canada. Just subbed your channel. Great video on your set up. Phillips turntables, I think, are hugely overlooked. Why, I don’t know as they were very well built and aesthetically pleasing. I had one years ago with similar touch sensitive controls. Wish now that I didn’t sell it. Would love to see a room tour of your main system sometime in the future. Cheers!

[@cordesrecords]

@@beninski707 Thanks Mark.

[@moodyga40]

V OLUME CONTROL Before turning on the LEAK STEREO 230, please check the volume level before playing the source. The volume control will remain at the level it was last set

[@audiononsense1611]

I'll just try to address your volume issue, here goes... Try removing any remotes you have in the same room (assuming IR ?). I would say however it does appear as though you have a faulty IC (the volume control chip, as it seems to be temp related). Hope this helps- As a side note my 1st turntable was a PL-877, loved it. Since you mentioned it I'll just say you never want anything on top of your speakers (a plant is the big no-no, water)... For better resolution pull your speakers out a bit more so that the front baffles are beyond the edge of your stand (to reduce reflection/s)...

[@jedi-mic]

As an educated guess I would say the turntable problem is a capacitor or two in the logic controller. Really that age the capacitors should be changed in the whole unit for like for like.

[@greatpix]

The Philips GA-212 was my first good turntable, also bought around '74. I still have it. It had been sitting in my garage since '84 when I bought an AR 'The Turntable' with a Linn arm and cartridge. I also picked up a beast of a turntable, a Braun PS-500. It looks like it was made for the military but was actually designed by the famous Dieter Rams. I've been trying to resurrect my GA-212 for a year now but I can't get the turntable platter to go. Everything seems perfect, lights up, and mechanical parts move smoothly ... no revolution of the platter. Many years ago I had a problem with the capacitive control buttons but that was fixed at a service center. The Braun works but won't spin at the correct speed once a record is placed on the platter. I've sold the AR turntable to one of my doctors. I finally gave up on everything and bought a Rega P1 and upgraded the cartridge to the Audio Technica model above the green one (sort of a golden yellow). Just started using that this week. On the GA-212, liked Grado cartridges on it. I did try a Sure V-15 on it but wasn't a fan. Did anyone else have the belt turn into a gooey mess? I was lucky in that it dissolved onto areas under the platter so isn't visible.

[@cordesrecords]

@@greatpix thanks for sharing all that. Good tip about your preferred cartridge as well!

[@Jeep_on_audio]

Yes, I have 2 of them. An original Philips had the decomposed goo belt. It was a lot of work scraping it off. But it was near mint otherwise and works great. I did change the big blue capacitor. The other is the Aristona version. I didn't expect much from it but they are the most accurately spinning TT I have. The arm is rather light but it works fine. Just the wiring is not so great. This is holding it back IMO to what cartridge is still sensible price wise. I'm using an old Philips 401 and AT3600. The AT works great, you can easily upgrade this €10 cartridge with a much better stylus like a hyper elliptical. Or simply the new 3600L for €25. It's a beautiful vintage table that performs well and is not very expensive to buy 2nd hand.

[@greatpix]

@@Jeep_on_audio My friend Mark Merlino, who made Qysonic and Lantana speakers, owned an Ariston for as long as I remember. Great turntable.

[@cordesrecords]

@@Jeep_on_audio thank you

[@cameronalexander359]

Great to hear an Aussie voice. ❤

[@cordesrecords]

@@cameronalexander359 and try to find a female Aussie voice talking about vinyl and equipment? 🤣 we are a rare rare breed.

[@Ricky-cl5bu]

Good cartridge v15

[@RochaTrindade]

Dear Katie, DO NEVER connect nor disconnect ANY amplifier or receiver with the volume knob out of its zero position. You may even notice that some amplifiers as some loudspeakers have printed on their back or on a label on their back to NEVER turn the amplifier on or off with the volume knob out of its zero mark. What your LEAK is doing is for sure due to some safety related to what I have mentioned. Best wishes.

[@cordesrecords]

@@RochaTrindade thank you. So to be clear. When I turn the amp on I should have at zero. “Then” turn up when I drop the needle?

[@RochaTrindade]

Dear Katie, Some amplifiers and receivers nowadays have a safety circuitry that "reads" the connections attached when we turn the power on, and only after do "click" the safety relay, to connect it. If one connects the amplifier or receiver with the sound knob already out of its zero position, it may make a "pop" sound that may ultimately damage the power transistors or, more likely, the loudspeakers. Since I also am a vintage gear lover - one of my sets is from the 70's and the other from the 90's - I really have to be careful with them, I always turn the volume knob to zero before changing the media I want to hear from, or before turning it off. Turning the knob to "zero" position before disconnecting the amplifier or receiver is always better and will avoid those annoying "pop" sounds.

[@cordesrecords]

@@RochaTrindade Thanks so much for your advice :)

[@Ricky-cl5bu]

Try on plugging the amplifier for a few minutes then plug in again to see if it’s fixed , or it must be a faulty volume pot

[@cordesrecords]

@@Ricky-cl5bu thanks Ricky

[@joedeegan3870]

All a turntable should do is turn at the correct speed with inaudible wow, flutter and rumble. It can add nothing beyound this. I have a Technics 1800 which I bought used, I think it was about $100.00 New. I have had Phillips turntables and liked them very much.

[@moodyga40]

v15 is the best cart i have 2 one on my linn and one on my transcriptor hydraulic reference about 1 gram of tracking force

[@dennish2305]

I'm not clear what you mean by "turn on" the amplifier. Do you switch on/off using the power button (on the rear of the amp) or leave the power on and switch into and out of standby using the front button (labelled "Power" but actually a standby button according to the manual)? The manual says "The volume control will remain at the level it was last set at when the unit was put in stand-by". If you're actually powering off in some way (rear power button/unplugging/switching off at socket) it may be the volume is turning down as a safety feature when power is restored, although I can't see mention of that in the manual. Maybe worth experimenting with standby and power on/off to see if that is the issue. Personally I would also be a bit concerned about holding the volume control in place while it's trying to lower itself. It's sounds like it's a motorised device and I wonder if it might damage the motor in the long term. Maybe others can advise. I also note there was a firmware update to V1.20 dated February 2023 . Worth making sure you're on the latest version.

[@cordesrecords]

@@dennish2305 thanks I will definitely update the firmware. I simply use the standby.

The volume is programmed so as not to "start" at high volumes. Best to wait on it then proceed at your level desired. I asked myself at the start "is that a Leak integrated?"

[@cordesrecords]

Thanks!

[@cordesrecords]

Thank you!!

[@slotec]

i have a 222 from1978

[@royramdeen8864]

Shouldn't have to turn the volume pot to zero, if this is not the operating sequence on unit start up, need a service on the volume motor circuit. I would call leak for operation of the volume circuit to see it its standard or look in the users manual.

[@stevemiller9480]

Look to see if LEAK has a firmware update?

[@diyfullrangehifispeakers]

Correction it was Cheapaudioman channel ☮️🇦🇺

[@cordesrecords]

@@diyfullrangehifispeakers oh yeah!! So awesome of him. :) Cheers, just subbed your channel.

[@diyfullrangehifispeakers]

@ I meant to add I used to own a grey plastic Philips turntable new from c. 1979 which is why I have a soft spot for Philips. I now have a few vintage Philips speakers in my collection. What's your musical genre?

[@davidmorgen4558]

on occasion it doesn't hurt to carefully remove the Platter an gently remove any dust build up in the assembly or any sort of leakage That Dose occur form time to time at least on my turntable which is a mid eighties h.K. turntable ..Please let me know if you have any other issues ,'m glad to help if I can.from across the pond. in california! Corrections an Update..

[@cordesrecords]

Thank you!

[@jimbouwens1854]

Also have this one, but keeps skipping. Such a shame.

[@thebuxtstopshere]

Strange that my Audiolab digital pots don't do that..

[@cordesrecords]

@@thebuxtstopshere ha!

[@louiesipes2257]

Are you saying you can’t turn the leak up and it will stay there after a bit? Or is this just a start up procedure you don’t like?

[@cordesrecords]

@@louiesipes2257 when I start it turns down to 0 automatically… but if I hold it for 10 seconds it doesn’t and I can continue normally

[@TheRk1111]

Plants on the top of the speakers will leave water marks.

[@jimmccloskey4254]

Put a cork circle underneath plants. It should help deadening vibrations and not leave rings.

[@cordesrecords]

@@TheRk1111 ha!! No all good. We have plastic protectors under the plant bases that you can see. And water them off the speaker ;)

[@ConorHanley]

The LEAK amp so looks like one a friend had in the early 70s, LEAK A21 if I remember rightly, that was good amp though, obviously, it was only an amp not a streamer etc. Pity we didn't get to hear more of the Chet Baker ...copyright grrr

[@cordesrecords]

@@ConorHanley it’s such a beautiful album!! I was a bit cheeky even putting that much in ;)

[@markoneswift9765]

Nice video, very well presented. Those Philips turntables are tricky but I've fixed several. It's usually associated with the lamps which light the buttons - if they are ageing, the resistance drop caused by touching the pads doesn't make the circuit properly.

[@cordesrecords]

@@markoneswift9765 thank you! We had put new lamps in however. (Side note, within two weeks two have blown, so suspect something is still very wrong! )

[@richardbas2948]

Can you please tell me what kind of lamps I should order? I have exactly the same problem! Maybe other tips? Would be very welcome! 😊

[@cordesrecords]

@@richardbas2948 I ordered off eBay from a guy in North America who sells them for this TT. I simply searched on eBay. They are the only ones I know.

[@Bannaeable]

China products works but not paying attention on details. I have several examples on it. I still prefer investing on non china products if i need quality. Also i had a Philips GA312 at the eighties. Last year i bought a Audio Technica ATLP120BT and very happy with it.

[@fnd111]

A Philips 212 TT. You have my sympathy. My solution: sell it.

[@cordesrecords]

@@fnd111 Ha, based on some of the comments here it may happen sooner than I planned.

[@stephenbarrow3352]

My volume on my 130 doesn't do that. That must be annoying.

[@richardelliott8352]

too many things wrong with china for me to send them money when other options are readily available. I count myself fortunate to not have to hard squeeze some poor worker on the other side of the world just to save a few bucks. Canada built an economic stimulus project to design speakers, complete with a supercomputer, testing rooms and equipment to design state of the art products. Nice she finds happiness with her playback. my stuff is all audiophile adjacent, my turntable is very spartan, minimal parts, minimal noise into the payback.

[@moodyga40]

i say it has a fault

[@cordesrecords]

@@moodyga40 yep. You are not wrong!!

[@MrKkprince]

NOT a repair ...

[@abrahamwesten4806]

a philips turntable is trash, you just have to look inside. It breaks by itself😪

[@cordesrecords]

@@abrahamwesten4806 :(

[@lauskanaal4260]

I have a 312 that I use daily. I bought it in 1977.