How To Fix the Cueing Lever Tonearm Drop on the AT-LP120XUSB
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- čas přidán 22. 07. 2024
- How To Fix the Cueing Lever Tonearm Drop on the AT-LP120XUSB
Factory Team Silicone Diff Fluid, 500,000: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...
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I must share that after a few hours (especially the next day), the tonearm drops even slower and smoother after the silicon settled. So it is a great solution to the problem. Thx for watching everybody!
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How is it six months later?
I have a SL-BD22 stopped at years. Today when testing again, cueing not working, it is on up state. Can be the same issue?
Tavis did great and thank god for this video. 2 things to consider which I found. Don't put the fluid in the smaller hole, it's unnecessary and may actually damage components underneath. Secondly don't bother using a syringe, it's just messy and puts more fluid in than you need. Instead just dip the end of a toothpick into the fluid and swirl it around the OUTSIDE of the brass piston only. 2 small drops is all you need.
Thanks for this note...I just used the slim screw driver (instead of tooth pick) out of the jewels screwdriver kit and the phillips to undo the screw...was pretty simple in the end and will be easy to add more in the future.
Mine's still working fine, but its good to see that there's an easy fix if (or when) the problem arises. Thanks, man.
I don’t even have this turntable why am I watching this lol
The Green Doggo of Wisdom LOL! Well thank you for watching anyway!!!!
Same. But I'm "planning to have" ;)
This video made me so happy. I wish you did every repair tutorial on CZcams
Thank you so much 😊
OMG OMG!!!! AWESOME!! I have had my AT-LP140 for less then 3 years and the cueing has been dropping like a bomb for about 9 months now. Off course its out of warranty. Finally decided to search for a solution and I found your video. I thought hmm.. surely it can't be that simple. So off to the hobby shop I went. Got this fluid whacked some in and BOOM!! Straight away it fixed it. Day 2 now and its even better. Thank you so much for sharing. TAVIS is the man!
This is exactly the problem i have, thank-you.
I saw your set-up videos when I got my turntable. Now I'm back here to see this fix. You are a wizard Tavis! Thank you so much for your videos!
I only just did this today, after seeing your video about a year ago - and your instruction was perfect..issue cured! Thanks Tavis, I appreciate it!
Man, I love your vids that I have seen so far! You have a great demeanor and your explanation is very clear and patient. Keep up the great work and look forward to watching your future work!
Great tip. My old AT-LP120 did this and it was a constant source of annoyance. Just replaced it with the AT-LP120X (due to a broken connection between the cartridge and tone arm) so I'll remember this for when the inevitable happens! Thanks man!
Hey thanks for the great video Tavis! Tried this trick just now, put a record on and it works great. I bought the turntable April 24, 2022 and it started dropping too fast by the beginning of July. I used a toothpick to keep the mess contained, and only swabbed a little bit around the brass piston. You saved me a few hundred bucks, much appreciated man!
Tavis,
Here is the update on my repair. I did just as you instructed and it did not work at first. I had to apply the 500K Diff fluid four times in small increments. After the fourth application, it seemed as if it was starting to work. So, I waited until the next morning and it was like Walla, and magically it started work perfectly every time.
Note: From my observation, you do not have to put the fluid in the big hole at the top. That’s just a cavity for the cue arm pin guide to follow and keep it in the right position. However, the brass piece with the threads for the screw is actually a cylinder that slides up and down the guide rod. That’s where you would want to put your diff fluid. Getting the diff fluid around the guide rod under the cylinder is what makes it happen along with the spring assist.
Thank you so much, my new vinyl friend. Next, I’m trying the Simple Green,🤫
I just asked my local repair shop this very day about repairing my cue lever. Yes, I have this exact same problem with my AT-LP 120-USB. They told me it was going to cost a minimum of $75. I will see them this Saturday at the swap meet. I understand they’re in business to make money but this is ridiculous. Thanks for the video. I’m going to try the same thing and I will give you an update on the results👍🏾
I see now truly why you are a teacher you’re a good no you’re a great teacher.that was fantastic the way you did it and explain in detail tavis your kids at your school are lucky to have someone like you. Be bless take care
Thx Dj Funk! 😎
Thanks Tavis, great content! I had the 120XUSB just for about 4 months and when it had an issue, I side-graded to the 120XUSB-BT it sacrifices 6% of the max tempo adjustment, maxing out at 10%. I’m definitely going to sock this video away for future reference! Keep on spinning!
Thx for watching Johnathan!
Well done!!!! I have the ATLP120 and the only thing I hate about it is this tonearm problem. I am so pleased to find a way to fix it.
I had the same problem with my sl190 automatic turntable. At first I add the silicone reinstalled everything started it up still drops like a brick. waited a couple of hours and it worded fine. Thanks for your help , your the best!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for this. Our tonearm dropped like a rock right out of the box. I just added the dampening fluid and it's working like it should've this whole time. It's almost like a whole new turntable now.
Awesomeness!!!!
I just started a 78 record collection and waiting on my new AT-LP120XUSB to arrive but now I'm having some regrets about buying it. I have a AKAI professional record player for years and have never had any problems with it. The only reason I bought the LP120 was for the 78rpm speed as my old player only plays at 33 and 45. LP120 is not expensive but its not cheap either. I shouldn't have to anticipate fixes in the future.
Thanks, your videos are a great help.
Thanks Travis, did this on both of my At-lp120 x Turntables, one lost its dampening, this did the trick,,, thank you from Australia.....
That’s awesome! And thx for watching!!!
Haha, I love how happy you were at the end! Nice to see it worked, I'll remember that once I get my own LP120X and that problem occurs
No doubt. Thx for dropping by!
Tavis, Thanks for your enthusiasm and detailed instructions!
Look at that clump of dust! LOL, it's amazing how much we see from this end of the camera. Thanks for the tip!
LOL!
I got the same model last December and noticed a few weeks ago it was dropping quicker, I will have to do this soon, thanks for the video bud
TheFigureLover thx for dropping by 😎
That's so awesome!! Now I know how to fix mine if this does happens to me!! You sir are a lifesaver! Thank You for the super awesome video.
I had the same issue but noticed right away that it was an extremely simple fix. On mine, it didn't need any damping fluid, it just needed to be adjusted. I figured it out almost immediately when I put my Phillips screwdriver into the same screw. As I started to turn my screwdriver counter-clockwise, it didn't feel like it was actually screwed into anything! So, I slowly and very carefully turned my screwdriver the other direction for just a couple of turns. I then checked and much to my delight and surprise, the tonearm was falling slowly and gently down to the record. I bought my turntable used over a year ago and this is the first time it has worked properly! I hope this helps you as well as all your subs and the entire vinyl loving community!
Wow. That’s awesome. I wish you would have made a video showing that. I could have saved some money and energy. LOL! Thx for watching. I appreciate you 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
I never thought of making a video. I bought my Audio-Technica used and I figured the damped cueing mechanism just needed fluid. Of course, what was wrong with mine might not have been the same problem that you were having. I appreciate your positive comments as I appreciate you. THANKS!
Sounded like a great idea but didn't work for me. Indeed the screw was a bit loose but that has its reason: It affects the height of the tonearm / cartridge before putting it on the platter. If you turn the screw all the way down the cue lever doesn't raise the tonearm and it doesn't float over the record anymore. I'll try that silicone gel next.
TAVIS, Thank You!!!! I am upgrading to the same turntable. 👍 Finally getting rid of my big box victrola.
Many thanks for this video!I own one of the original 120USB turntables and I have noticed it is exhibiting this same problem...I will order some of the silicone fluid and do the same procedure you did..hopefully with the same results!
I'm came here to try to fix the lifter on my panasonic sl-h401 turntable.
My problem was that it was not lifting high enough. So the arm wouldn't have lifted high enough and it would make the needle skid every time it would finish a record while trying to put the arm back to rest position (automatic setting)
So just by you letting me know there's a screw on that lifter, it gave me an idea to try to screw around wihh it and it fixed the problem.
Now the lifter lifts higher and can properly lift the arm as it should. I can now use the automatic start and stop options my turntable has. Thanks to you.
@Tavis this is a fantastic video, I just got the 500k Diff Lube today and will do this procedure a little later, it's great to see you succeeded and that you didn't have much trouble. It was also hilarious the way you narrated and reacted, plus the great record, you rock Tavis! Thanks, and keep up the great work 👍
Thank you for watching! Good luck with your fixing
@@vinyltalkwithtavis3145 it worked out great, I don't have the proper setup to make a good video but it worked fantastically, thanks
Tavis, thanks for the lesson. You are a awesome teacher!
AWESOME Thank you. I ordered the at lp120x and now i was scared seeing that it has an common issue. So i cant wait to get into Vinyl
Thank you so much for this video I have the same turntable and it had the same issue, but added some silicone gel like you did and now it is perfect. An upgrade I did to mine was to install an ortofon 2m blue cartridge. It is not cheap but boy does it make this turntable sound good. The other thing, mine is connected to a “Rega io” amp and “Bower and Wilkins 607 S2 anniversary additions” speakers, the sound is amazing. I know this turntable is like a tribute act to the technics sl-1200 but it sounds so good in this setup that there is no way justify the extra cost of the technics.
Good to see you again Travis I really love your intro song when starting your show I too have the ATLP -12O and had the same problem with mine but I took a guess when I fixed mine I saw a video of a guy fixing his pioneer TT from the early 80's ,You think with all the money you pay for this TT they would do a better job in keeping this from going after a few years not happy with that very disillusioned with today's TT manufacturers I have a Onkyo TT FROM Thr 80"a and the cueing still works on it still I even got a used Dual TT FROM the 70'd and a BSR the cueing still works not trying to put down but growing up in the 70's things were made with pride and quality not like today you pay more buy get less like today's TT's all manual but We had all automatics with better specs than the new TT's that they make today but glad I saw this video at least I now know I did this right thanks for the patient way you showed on how to do this I first lost that spring when I did it took a while when I lost it to find it thanks again take care JRo
I'm glad it worked out for you, Tavis. Hopefully it wont need it again.
this is amazing, so glad it worked for you Tavis! stay safe!
Hello, Tavis. Just fixed mine, thanx to your awesome video. Cheers from Brazil.
Hi Tavis, thank you for this video. Love your enthusiasm. Stay Safe!
Haven’t had this issue on my AT-LP120 … yet… but at least i’ll be prepared if it does become an issue!
Thanks Tavis!
Ayyyyye HomeSkillet i shared your excitement watching the cue lever go down like butter. I have a Gemini XL-500 MK2 and it has the same issue. Thank u!💪🏽
Awesomeness! Hope you’ve become a subscriber!!!!!😎😎😎😎
No need to go through all those messy machinations to get the silicone into the dispenser. Simply push the plunger all the way in, then insert the tip of the dispenser directly into the bottle, and pull the plunger back to draw it into the tube. You may have to squeeze the bottle a bit to get the silicone up into the neck of the bottle so the tip of the dispenser can reach it.
Thank you for this video for years i been dealing with this problem i own 22 turn tables some are from the 70s to later
Again thanks for the information that you have provided.
Thank you sir
Fantastic! I’m glad this worked!!! Que the Pointer Sisters! TAVIS IS SO EXCITED!!!
No doubt buddy!!!😎😎😎
Just fixed my tone arm with your video. Thanks.
Awesome!!! Hope you subscribed too. Almost to 5K!!!😌
You're video is Great. I will be doing that to my turntable when i get it in the mail...... Thank You So much. You are a very Cool Guy👍
holy shit this exactly the problem i am having thank god for this video
Awesome
Beautiful man! Glad you got it fixed. I can't wait to get this turntable. Be a nice upgrade from what I have. Luckily I got the differential oil i need for the tone arm dampener. Got about 6 different ones infact. Use it in my hobby grade rc's. Loving the videos man!
Thank you so much for stopping by! 🤩🤩🤩
This is the BEST youtube video on this issue
I’m so glad it was helpful to you. My fix is still working perfectly.
Travis that Audio Technica Turntable Direct Drive AT LP 120X USB was Excellent 5 stars doing a good job keep up a good work. Be safe.
Thx so much for stopping by!😎
Great, thank you for a great (and funny) tutorial. You just saved me a $100 fixing, here in Denmark :-)
Thank you so much! Be sure to check out my update video about this too. czcams.com/video/PO-TqQAlmW8/video.html
Thank you!!, you have gained yourself a subscriber!
Wow!! Great video! Thanks for making this, and posting it. I can now operate on my Audio Technica tt. 👍🏻
Thank you very much Travis. I will do mine now!
Was having the same issue! Thanks for the advice bud!
I finally did this and it works great! Needed to let it sit for a day before it was smooth throughout the entire drop. I didn't have a syringe and first tried to make a small funnel with paper covered in plastic tape but the silicon was too thick to push it through. Ended up just using a toothpick to pick up globs of it and push it through the holes. Worked out pretty clean that way, didn't have any excess to wipe off.
Thanks again for the video!
grape808 that’s great
@@vinyltalkwithtavis3145 it just all of a sudden stopped working today-- back to dropping fast. It wasn't even a slow corruption, felt a little stuck going up, and then now it just drops like it used to. I'll add more silicon and see.
i reapplied more and its back to being good again. There was still silicon on the plastic pin that drops in the hole, i think it just needed more
@@grape808 so this is a regular maintenance issue then? Just needs some reapplied every few months or so?
@@cactuscoolest4564 Yes, seems so. I just did it again, altho it's been dropping fast for a while. I just replaced my stylus based on it being about 18 months and figured it was a good time to reapply silicon while I was going to have to rebalance anyway.
Glad it worked Tavis 🙏🏻 be safe - Lisa
Very well done! Thanks Tavis!!
This is the video I’ve been looking for👍👍
Great video Travis. Thanks.
Great Video Tavis! Thanks!
Love your videos! Your review of this turntable convinced me to buy it! Unfortunately it’s on back order due to the virus. Could you give us a follow up in a week or two. I’m interested to see if the silicone hardens or changes at all.
Excellent video, thanks a million!
Awesome Tavis; thank you! Same model; same problem!
Tavis, thank you so much for the super-clear video. Well done, sir. I'm hoping your tutorial will work on my tonearm cueing device, even though it's a different brand. I'll let you know.
That’s awesome. Thx for watching!
Well, the good news: the problem was a loose, tiny 1.5mm or so, allen set screw which determines the height of the cueing device relative to how it supports the tone arm. Easy fix. The hydraulic mechanism itself is actually sealed and non-serviceable. The tone arm is a vintage Linn Ittok in case that helps anybody.
Yessir tavis keep the grind going
Hi tavis I have the same problem with my turntable but it's a Denon and a tonearm likes to drop a little bit too quick and that's not very healthy for the needle of your records yeah I guess I'm going to have to do what you're doing because it really gets irritating thank you for the video
Thank you so much for this video! I’ve been waiting on this one. I can’t wait to try it! Also am I the only immature one saying “That’s what she said” 😝
LOL!. Thx so much for stopping by!😎
My Technics SL-220 had this ''dropping'' problem , but i saw some videos (including this one) using this technique with the Silicone fluid , so i ordered a bottle from Amazon , and i repaired it ! 😁😁
but i had to clean the inside of my turntable the day after , because i injected too much fluid and it got inside the auto-stop mechanism, it sticked on it and it caused the tonearm to return on the begining of the record when it finished the auto-return cycle 😅😅
Now , everything is fine ...the tonearm drops smoothly !
Thanks for the tips ! 👍👍
Awesomeness
You are the mannnnn!!! Thanks for the video brother! This helps a lot!!!!
Awesome
wooo my silcone oil arrived today and this worked perfectly! thanks so much man!
Awesome. Hope that earned you as my new sub??☺️
@@vinyltalkwithtavis3145 ☺☺Yup!
Gracias Tavis!!!!!
Bravo... Will be doing the same.! But I will protect my slipmat during the work!!
Awesomeness! Hope you’ve become a subscriber!!!!😎😎😎😎
Very detailed and good video.
Thanks tavis had the same problem, all fixed now though
Thanks for a great video, Tavis. My AT-LP120 is only 2-1/2 years old yet mine has been doing the rapid-drop for at least a year. No matter how careful I am lowering the cue a millimeter at a time, it will still drop rapidly. It really p***es me off, especially when it does it on a $100 (or more) LP. I'm going to order my fluid tomorrow and get this fixed now. I've had enough. Thanks again for the info!
It will definitely do the trick. GOOD LUCK!
@@vinyltalkwithtavis3145 Hey again, Tavis. I finally received my 500k diff fluid from Amazon and went through the procedure that you detailed. Afterward, I thought that it still seemed like it was dropping a bit too fast. So I took is apart a second time and put a bit of diff fluid into the third hole (the one on the far left). I wasn't sure if I should or not. But it seemed to help a bit. Again, thanks for the great video. My prized LP's thank you, too. P.S.: Your shirt is cool.
Mine did it right out of the box. It's a known issue for these.
thank you so much! this is very helpful
love your energy! thanks!
My pleasure! 😎
you are a wonderful person thank you.
Thank you. A good tutorial
Great Job - excellent!!!
thanks this worked perfectly
Thank you very much for the tip, it helped me a lot, my audio technica was like new👍
Awesome
thanks for sharing this !
Thank you my friend, your really help... 😉 Greetings from Mark - Milano city - Italy
Awesome
Great video sir!! Love your content.
Thank you!
Great video Tavis, I just did mine yesterday night and after I finished. I seen you put up a video on how too.
Did it all work out good for you?? My drop is even slower and smoother than yesterday. 😎😎😎😎😎
@@vinyltalkwithtavis3145 Yes it works great. And it drops smoother and slower today when I got home from work just like you said.
This is a great genious trick! Thanks!
Glad you like it!
only put it in the copper hole.. this is where the lever is.. 👌
Great job
This works great !!!!
Good video!!!
BTW-I just subscribed to your channel, after discovering it today. Looking forward to watching your videos!!!
Thank you so very much! 🤩🤩🤩
Wow that problem as been pissing me off as it's the only fault I can find with this turn table it even bent my stylus which I replaced many thanks have subscribed to your channel
That’s awesome. I must say that the needle drop gets even better (smoother and slower) after a few days. Good luck. Thx for subscribing!!!!🤩🤩🤩
Thank you for the reply very kind of you will try this asap and let you know the results stay safe jpt
Nice job! I have a Sony PS-X60 direct drive circa 1978 of which the tonearm lifter is seized. Everything else works as it should. Any thoughts or tips on how to free up the lifter shaft? The shaft is stainless steel and the turntable chasis is heavy diecast so a common issue can be corrosion. Also, any thoughts on a good solvent for softening and removing hardened silicone grease? Thanks
It works! Thank you i have a Gemini pdt 6000
Awesome
The hole at the back of the turntable near the right dust cover hinge is were you keep your head shell (in a upright position).
But you wouldn’t want to put it there when doing this type of work. It’s best to put it somewhere away from where the procedure is being done.
I keep my Ortofon 2M MONO cartridge/head shell stored back there for when I’m playing 78s. Easy swap.
Thanks for this vid.I`ve got a new Audio Technica deck same as yours,when that happens to mine i`ll know how to fix it,thanks mate.
beautiful drop indeed Tavis, Good Jod Likeee B. yewwww
Thank you so much for watching!
Hello! I have the LP120 too and last week I changed the stylus for an Ortofon Blue. Ever since, the tone arm drops a little too fast, like the way it drops in your video right after you did the fix, so not terribly fast but faster than before, it sometimes makes the needle bounce to the first groves of the record. I’m afraid of damaging the stylus. Before changing to the Ortofon, the tonearm would drop just like it does in your update video, nice and slowly. Not sure if I’m just beginning to experience this problem or if it has something to do with my new stylus and how I installed it. I was very careful with balancing the tonearm and setting the tracking force and all. Any advice? Also, does it have to be a specific type of silicon? I don’t live in the US so I can’t get the one you used, but is there any specific characteristics about it? Thanks a lot in advance, great videos!
cool dude. thanks