Tonearm return problem - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Stephen82 · 9th Aug 2017, 4:06 pm

Hi

I have a Grundig Mandello with an AG1035 turntable. The problem I have is when the arm returns at the end of playing it returns to where it should, but then just before it drops it goes slightly forward and misses its stand. It has not done this before. Any ideas what this might be?

Thanks, Stephen.

Edward Huggins · 9th Aug 2017, 5:17 pm

The turntables in these Grundigs are made by Philips and are not easy (based on my experience) to fix. Does this mean the arm now falls onto the deck plate or does it just hang in mid air just short of the rest?

Stephen82 · 11th Aug 2017, 8:43 pm

Hi Edward.

It falls just short of the rest. Any ideas what it might be?

Thanks, Stephen.

Edward Huggins · 12th Aug 2017, 1:13 pm

Thanks - but does it still stay suspended or does it drop all the way down and hit the deck?

Stephen82 · 13th Aug 2017, 8:12 pm

Hi Edward

It stays suspended it doesn't touch the deck at all

Thanks
Stephen

Edward Huggins · 15th Aug 2017, 3:20 pm

Thanks. Given the stylus is protected by not hitting the deck, I would tend to leave as is. These decks are known to be quirky to work on, and if you don't have the Philips manual for it, I would leave well alone.

9th Aug 2017, 4:06 pm	#1
Stephen82 Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: St Clement, Jersey. Channel Islands. Posts: 40	Tonearm return problem Hi I have a Grundig Mandello with an AG1035 turntable. The problem I have is when the arm returns at the end of playing it returns to where it should, but then just before it drops it goes slightly forward and misses its stand. It has not done this before. Any ideas what this might be? Thanks, Stephen.

9th Aug 2017, 5:17 pm	#2
Edward Huggins Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Southwold, Suffolk, UK. Posts: 8,340	Re: Tonearm return problem The turntables in these Grundigs are made by Philips and are not easy (based on my experience) to fix. Does this mean the arm now falls onto the deck plate or does it just hang in mid air just short of the rest? __________________ Edward.

11th Aug 2017, 8:43 pm	#3
Stephen82 Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: St Clement, Jersey. Channel Islands. Posts: 40	Re: Tonearm return problem Hi Edward. It falls just short of the rest. Any ideas what it might be? Thanks, Stephen.

12th Aug 2017, 1:13 pm	#4
Edward Huggins Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Southwold, Suffolk, UK. Posts: 8,340	Re: Tonearm return problem Thanks - but does it still stay suspended or does it drop all the way down and hit the deck? __________________ Edward.

13th Aug 2017, 8:12 pm	#5
Stephen82 Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: St Clement, Jersey. Channel Islands. Posts: 40	Re: Tonearm return problem Hi Edward It stays suspended it doesn't touch the deck at all Thanks Stephen

15th Aug 2017, 3:20 pm	#6
Edward Huggins Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Southwold, Suffolk, UK. Posts: 8,340	Re: Tonearm return problem Thanks. Given the stylus is protected by not hitting the deck, I would tend to leave as is. These decks are known to be quirky to work on, and if you don't have the Philips manual for it, I would leave well alone. __________________ Edward.