Lots of you may know this turntable, it's the optional extra for the FH-7 series of boxes.
I was lucky enough to win a Mark I FH-7, the seller included the turntable in the auction, nice.
Lots of issues with both though. Let's start with the turntable.
Cosmetically 90%, functionally zero. No platter spin, no audio, just a constant motor sound from inside. So, a peek inside.
First find, direct drive has servo speed feedback. A turntable with an AUDIO head!!!
Then, we see the motor for the arm mech, running madly..
And why, because this $2 belt has stretched....
So, new belt, and like all of my boxes and devices a new AC power cord
Will post final assembly and test pics!!
I was lucky enough to win a Mark I FH-7, the seller included the turntable in the auction, nice.
Lots of issues with both though. Let's start with the turntable.
Cosmetically 90%, functionally zero. No platter spin, no audio, just a constant motor sound from inside. So, a peek inside.
First find, direct drive has servo speed feedback. A turntable with an AUDIO head!!!
Then, we see the motor for the arm mech, running madly..
And why, because this $2 belt has stretched....
So, new belt, and like all of my boxes and devices a new AC power cord
Will post final assembly and test pics!!

