Does the speed go out of control? if so-there is an easy fix. There are three solder points under the motor assembly - I re-soldered them and corrected the problem-mickey Follow me on Twitter https://twitter.com/MickeyRClark M.C.Productions Vintage Recordings 710 Westminster Ave. West Penticton BC V2A 1K8 http://mcproductions.shawbiz.ca ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cary Ginell" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Tuesday, October 08, 2013 1:50 PM Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] technics sl-1015 repair > Is the SL the one with the longer tonearm, designed to play 16" discs? If > so, I'd say yes. > > Cary > >> On Oct 8, 2013, at 1:47 PM, "Jim Sam" <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >> >> Cary, >> >> Do you know if the SP-15 is designed the same way and/or uses the same >> chip? >> >> Thanks, >> Jim >> >> >>> On Tue, Oct 8, 2013 at 10:34 AM, Cary Ginell <[log in to unmask]> >>> wrote: >>> >>> This caused the downfall of my SP-1015 as well and apparently is a >>> common >>> problem with these machines. The chip that controls the speed is not >>> made >>> anymore, so the only way you can get one is to cannabilize one from >>> another >>> turntable. >>> >>> Cary Ginell >>> >>> >>> On Oct 8, 2013, at 10:22 AM, David Seubert <[log in to unmask]> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> I have a Technics SL-1015 in need of repair. The +/- speed adjustment >>>> stopped working a few weeks ago and this week the speed has become >>>> unstable. Does anybody know who can repair this? >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> I can ship it, but would prefer someplace in LA. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> David Seubert >>>> >>>> UCSB >>> >