--- On Sun, 11/7/10, Jack Raymond <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Can anyone advise me what kind of specialist I should be > looking for to > get the machine repaired? I doubt that a > run-of-the-mill electronic > repair shop would be a good fit. Maybe some kind of > scientific laboratory? Someone at a university who might > free-lance? I live in the Washington DC area. I'd give West-Tech Services a call. They rebuild phono cartridges, including winding new coils, so they're experienced in dealing with tiny, balky wires. And in my experience, they're not afraid to tackle something new. http://west-techservices.com