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Stereo console repair (lemmy.world)

submitted 11 months ago by almar_quigley@lemmy.world to c/diyaudio@sh.itjust.works

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I have an old ge stereo console from the 60’s. The turntable on it doesn’t rotate anymore and the controls in general don’t work that great. I’ve been trying to find a shop or online resources for some diy repair/replacement but have mostly come up short. I’ve also toyed with just gutting it and replacing with modern stuff. Just curious if it’s a fools errand to try getting these components repaired or not. I can try to find the specific model to share, just don’t have it handy at the moment. But it’s one of the fairly common mcm style consoles with receiver, turntable, and built in speakers.

Sorry if this is too vague, I can try to get more specifics once I get home from work.

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[–] clay_pidgin@sh.itjust.works 2 points 11 months ago

I've not tried to repair a stereo before, but I'd bet replacing the belts and any capacitors would be the first step in refurbishing one. The turntable is almost certainly belt driven. Take off the screws and see what you see! Share as you go; maybe we can help?

[–] Sadrockman@sh.itjust.works 1 points 11 months ago

https://antiqueradioschematics.org/schematics-ge.htm You said its an old GE,I found this for schematics,and https://www.vintage-electronics.net/ is one site for parts,if you want to repair/rebuild.