sweetbeats
Reel deep thoughts...
Anybody know anything or have an opinion of this turntable?
Could get it for free...know little bout turntables.
Could get it for free...know little bout turntables.
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The Ghost of FM
Banned
I used to sell Sansui stereo gear right around the era of that turn table and as far as I remember, Sansui never enjoyed any sort of reputation of making good ones. They were more know for some of the integrated amps and top end receivers, some of which were liquid cooled! 
Those nice products though were more so from the late 60's and early 70's.
At some point they cheapened out the line drastically, went off shore to South Korea to make the stuff and aimed their line up at the lower end of the market.
That turn table, though heavily featured with strobes, and pitch controls and seemingly thick looking platers were for the most part mostly light weight, plasticy crap.
Then again, if it's free, I guess you can't go too far wring with it!
Do you know the weight of the unit, by an chance? If it's more then 20 pounds, it might be a half decent model though others from Thorens, Rega and a few other specialist companies would be far nicer stuff.
Cheers!
Those nice products though were more so from the late 60's and early 70's.
At some point they cheapened out the line drastically, went off shore to South Korea to make the stuff and aimed their line up at the lower end of the market.
That turn table, though heavily featured with strobes, and pitch controls and seemingly thick looking platers were for the most part mostly light weight, plasticy crap.
Then again, if it's free, I guess you can't go too far wring with it!
Do you know the weight of the unit, by an chance? If it's more then 20 pounds, it might be a half decent model though others from Thorens, Rega and a few other specialist companies would be far nicer stuff.
Cheers!
sweetbeats
Reel deep thoughts...
No dust cover...so-so condition...dunno if it powers up.
We are without a turntable though.
Weight? dunno for sure but that was what struck me compared to the two other turntables available. Dunno if it was 20 lbs but definitely over 10.
We are without a turntable though.
Weight? dunno for sure but that was what struck me compared to the two other turntables available. Dunno if it was 20 lbs but definitely over 10.
sweetbeats
Reel deep thoughts...
Hm...
Well, I found a German 78-79 full line Sansui Catalog with the SR-535 in it and so now I know some of the specs.
It is 21lbs.
Its got really big feet on the bottom.
DC servo direct drive..."kommentatorles"...brushless?
Not top-of-the-line by any means but it looks like they had 9 models during those years and the SR-535 is #4 from the top-of-the-line.
Didn't make a note of the stylus mount type.
I think I'll grab it next time I'm up where it is.
Well, I found a German 78-79 full line Sansui Catalog with the SR-535 in it and so now I know some of the specs.
It is 21lbs.
Its got really big feet on the bottom.
DC servo direct drive..."kommentatorles"...brushless?
Not top-of-the-line by any means but it looks like they had 9 models during those years and the SR-535 is #4 from the top-of-the-line.
Didn't make a note of the stylus mount type.
I think I'll grab it next time I'm up where it is.
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gruemungus
New member
This is a nice solid mid fi turntable, much nicer than my realistic lab 400.
sweetbeats
Reel deep thoughts...
So here it is...
Don't worry...not going overboard...I just have a box of LP's from the pre CD days that haven't seen the light of day since my Sony linear tracking turntable bit the dust some 2 decades ago, so its been a back-burner idea to have a turntable again...this one was free...the Tascam M-__ mixer has a couple RIAA preamp channels.
- No dust cover (not a big deal)
- No platter mat (where to get one?)
- As soon as I plug it in the platter starts spinning and never stops. The speed adjustment works but "manual" or "automatic" settings don't seem to make any difference...it spins all the time whether or not the stylus arm is parked.
- Autmotic mode doesn't do anything. I can hear stuff clicking around in there but the arm doesn't move.
- Stanton 500 stylus...good? Bad? So-so?
- Needs cleaning up, but its not bad.
- Big soft feet on nice springs.
- Pretty hefty unit.
Don't worry...not going overboard...I just have a box of LP's from the pre CD days that haven't seen the light of day since my Sony linear tracking turntable bit the dust some 2 decades ago, so its been a back-burner idea to have a turntable again...this one was free...the Tascam M-__ mixer has a couple RIAA preamp channels.
Audiophallic
New member
I assume you mean a Stanton 500 cartridge, because judging by your pics, you don't appear to have a stylus. I tried to find some info on your cartridge here, but it didn't show up. I don't know much about Stanton, except that they are still around (evidently really big with the DJ crowd), and they still make turntables, etc. Looks like they make platter mats too. I know I've seen platter mats in some record stores, and I believe some bands sell customized mats with their band logos on them. Just look around, I'm sure you'll find something.
As for the other issues, unless you can do the work yourself, you could be out $100.00 or more to get it fixed, and at that price, you might just be better finding something on Craigslist that already works.
As for the other issues, unless you can do the work yourself, you could be out $100.00 or more to get it fixed, and at that price, you might just be better finding something on Craigslist that already works.
sweetbeats
Reel deep thoughts...
That's just my ignorance...I don't know what the difference is...so the cartridge holds the stylus? I always thought they were one unit...
And I won't pay any money on it other than to get a platter mat and a, uh...needle...It turns and I don't care if it repeats or engages automatically...if it turns and holds a reliable speed and sound comes out (once there is a needle) nothing else really matters.
Audiophallic
New member
That's just my ignorance...I don't know what the difference is...so the cartridge holds the stylus? I always thought they were one unit...
Nope, they're two parts. You can buy them together or separate. I'm not exactly sure of the current going rates, but the pro audio shop just off Ohio State campus was selling styli for $50-60 and a cartridge/stylus package for $80-90.
Well...you might have to spend some money. I'd suggest just finding another turntable for free, but the most common missing/damaged part is the stylus. 2nd is the entire headshell. You *might* be able to save some $$$ by making a platter mat out of a mouse pad....
I'd still suggest being on the lookout for a $50-75 (fully functioning and fully intact) turntable off Craigslist. However, you can buy a new stylus (or entire cartridge) for about the same price, and upgrade later if you so choose. Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but headshells are pretty much interchangeable, as long as the turntable has an S-tonearm. I was using a headshell from a brand-new Ion USB turntable on my 35+ year old Marantz 6110 and it sounded fine to my ears.
God knows what the turntable purists would say though...
Sorry for the poor quality pic, but that stuff still back in Ohio, so it's not like I can take another shot...
cjacek
Analogue Enthusiast
Cory, I'm with Audiophallic ... I wouldn't put any money into the Sansui. You can get a better, complete, fully working turntable for less than it would take you to buy all the parts the SR needs plus it doesn't guarantee that you'll get it working. That plus the time and stress must account for something, right? There are tons of good turntables on craigslist daily. I've been looking and researching for quite a while now and know what to at least look for. You're in Oregon, correct? What's your "pickup" radius, where you can easily and fairly quickly drive out to take a look at turntables? I'll keep an eye out.
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pianodano
Guest
Open it up and you will likely find a small belt that operates the arm via a couple of microswitches. Belts are available. A good stylus can be over a $100buckeroos.
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K Short
New member
tonearm counterweight for Sansui 535 turntable
I just purchased a Sansui 535 turntable that runs, But it doesn't seem to have a counterweight on the rearend of the tonearm as is the one shown in the photo in this forum. The lift mechanics for the arm don't seem to be working either. Any tips on whether it might me missing a counterweight? thanks.
I just purchased a Sansui 535 turntable that runs, But it doesn't seem to have a counterweight on the rearend of the tonearm as is the one shown in the photo in this forum. The lift mechanics for the arm don't seem to be working either. Any tips on whether it might me missing a counterweight? thanks.
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mdainsd
Member
Stanton makes all range of cartridge and stylii. Id steer clear of the DJ ones, they are ruggedized for that abuse and they are harder on your vinyl. I run a 681EEE in the table in the studio.
Look on eBay for platter mats. Im sure something on there could be made to work.
A new stylus wont kill you:
Stanton 500 Cartridge Stylus D5107 D50 500EL 820 D7AL | eBay
And if its turning now, you are good to go, right? Who cares if the auto doesnt work. I dont like the way they come down on my favorite vinyl, I prefer landing it myself.
Look on eBay for platter mats. Im sure something on there could be made to work.
A new stylus wont kill you:
Stanton 500 Cartridge Stylus D5107 D50 500EL 820 D7AL | eBay
And if its turning now, you are good to go, right? Who cares if the auto doesnt work. I dont like the way they come down on my favorite vinyl, I prefer landing it myself.