I've just had a couple repaired by my local wiz. Other, reparable things go wrong with it as well and the mimic the problems created by the bad chip. His number is 301-694-5134. He's in and out, but usually answers his calls. Steve Smolian -----Original Message----- From: Association for Recorded Sound Discussion List [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Cary Ginell Sent: Tuesday, October 08, 2013 6:28 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] technics sl-1015 repair I was told by several specialists that the chip cannot be repaired nor is there a way around the problem. The chip has to be replaced. I am not familiar with the SL model so I cannot tell you if it is the same chip that is in the SP-1015. Cary Ginell On Oct 8, 2013, at 3:17 PM, David Seubert <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Yes. It's very wide wow. But the +/- buttons stopped working first. > > David > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Association for Recorded Sound Discussion List > [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Mickey Clark > Sent: Tuesday, October 08, 2013 3:05 PM > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] technics sl-1015 repair > > 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 >>>> >> >