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Old 22nd May 2023, 10:05 am   #1
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Default Hacker Cavalier Record Stacking

Hi. I have been on the forum before regarding the problem of the stacking of records on the Cavalier. After the 1st record has played each record after the tone arm does not make it to the record. Does this mean that The deck needs a complete overhaul? I have attached a link to a video I have done on YouTube. If it is not clear enough I can do another one. Any advice would be appreciated.Thanks Martin

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Old 22nd May 2023, 10:20 am   #2
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Default Re: Hacker Cavalier Record Stacking

The problem seems to be that the deck thinks the second record is 10", rather than 7", which suggests the "flipper" which senses disc size (or its associated levers) is sticking.
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Old 22nd May 2023, 10:28 am   #3
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Presumably the flipper isn't operated by a 7" diameter record, so why would the player think a 10" record has been dropped onto the platter?
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Good Q, but the arm definitely looks like it's being precisely delivered to the 10" position (at 0'30" in the video).
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Old 25th May 2023, 8:18 am   #5
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Sorry for delay in responding but thanks for commenting. It probably looks like I need to remove the deck and check the mechanism as there appears to be no direct reason for the issue.

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Old 25th May 2023, 9:27 am   #6
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Default Re: Hacker Cavalier Record Stacking

I have had similar problems due to cables under the deck (motor or audio cables) not routed properly and interfering with the mechanism. But the most likely problem is hardened grease.
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Old 25th May 2023, 12:10 pm   #7
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There's loads of good advice in the Stickies above on servicing the Garrard "Autoslim" deck in your player.
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Old 25th May 2023, 6:03 pm   #8
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Thanks. I have done it before and printed the information .I will have to look it out.
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