1. Introduction to service and set up the TD126 Mk2
2. How to
replace the drive belt for the tonearm lifting motor
3. How to setup the
cartridge alignment & tracking weight
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Audio-Technica cartridges and styli |
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Headshells |
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Phono pre-amps to connect your turntable to an amp or PC with a line input |
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USB converters
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VIDEO TUTORIAL. Introduction and three part basic service and set up of the Thorens TD126 Mk2 |
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VIDEO TUTORIAL. How to align a phono cartridge using a two point alignment protractor |
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VIDEO TUTORIAL. Introduction and three part comprehensive service and set up of the Thorens TD150 Mk2 |
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VIDEO TUTORIAL. How to replace the drive belt on a JVC L-A11 |
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VIDEO TUTORIAL. How to align the cartridge, adjust the tracking weight and set the anti-skating on the JVC L-A11 |
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VIDEO TUTORIAL. Dual CS505 basic service: set the transit screws, remove the headshell, replace the stylus, set tracking weight, replace main belt, replace pitch adjust belt. |
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VIDEO TUTORIAL. See how quick and easy it is to change a turntable drive belt. |
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VIDEO TUTORIAL. See how quick and easy it is to change a turntable stylus. |
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VIDEO TUTORIAL. See how quick and easy it is to measure and change a turntable drive belt. |
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VIDEO TUTORIAL. How quick and easy it is to measure and change a CD or DVD tray drive belt: |
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VIDEO TUTORIAL. How to replace a counter drive belt on a Revox B77 |
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VIDEO TUTORIAL. How to replace a load/eject drive belt on a Hitachi M830 VHS video recorder |
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Dr Know's helpful advice for diagnosing and servicing your turntable and cartridge. |
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"Thank you for your reply, but the drive belts arrived Saturday morning. All is well with a turntable which has not been used for 30 odd years. Already played a couple of albums. Thank you for your prompt service. Very Best Regards" R EBBS (16/03/2020)
"I found gb audio's web site on Google but contacted them by phone the man I spoke to was most helpful,the drive belt I ordered arrived the next day,works perfectly.excellent service wouldn't hesitate to use for any products and would recommend to anyone.thanks again". R Pearson (14/05/2019)
"Hi,belt came today,fitted it and the hi Fi turntable is working once again.Many thanks for your help and assistance". Alan. (03/05/2019)
"Hello. Belt received
and perfect fit. Thank you for your excellent service. Regards" ANNA
(21/01/2014)
"Hello... I would like to say thank you for helping me get the right
belt for my turntable and the stylus as well.
It is a pleasure to put my lp's on again and listen to music I
thought would be lost. Wishing you a merry Christmas and a happy new
year." M Albus (16/12/2013)
"Excellent quick service and help getting a belt that worked on my deck. Thanks to you my old Pioneer deck lives to play again." RW Sussex (10/12/2013)
"Found your excellent website whilst searching for a turntable drive belt for my Pioneer system. Unlike most on-line sales places your way of explaining about belt sizes and how to measure the turntable seems very logical and fool-proof". (09/03/2010)
"To Sales at GB.Audio, Many Thanks for your quick and prompt service the drive belt for my pioneer PL112D turntable fits perfectly so no I can now proceed to transfer all my vinyl collection to Cd. I was most impressed how fast the delivery arrived it was less than 24Hrs. Once again many thanks for the excellent service". Regards, John, UK (06/02/2009)
"Hi, I ordered 2 drive belts for a Pioneer PL12D deck from you at about 5.00 pm yesterday (Wednesday) evening by phone. I've arrived home this evening to find them delivered among my post today. I know it's not a large item but that is amazing service - if only other suppliers could be as efficient as you. Many thanks and well done." Bernie (07/06/2007)
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