Re: [Phono-L] Victor VE8-12X tonearm mounting bracket

2018-11-19 Thread Robert Wright via Phono-L
Thank you, Ron! I'll check with George right now if I can find his current contact info.  Is there anything more to accessing the motor than simply removing the back, unpugging the first AC junction, removing the platter, unscrewing the plinth/base board screws and lifting the thing straight

Re: [Phono-L] Victor VE8-12X tonearm mounting bracket

2018-11-19 Thread Leroy Barco via Phono-L
I once had an electric credenza with a bad hum in the motor. I found a small motor guy who diagnosed that it had “dried out “. He had a solution he swabbed on several times that permeated the windings and fixed the hum. I’m like Sgt. Schultz on the details. “I know nothing!” LeRoy On Mon, Nov

Re: [Phono-L] Victor VE8-12X tonearm mounting bracket

2018-11-19 Thread Ron L'Herault via Phono-L
The Victor book gives some tips on reducing hum, such as checking the plate tightness, and adding felt between cabinet and motorboard. There are no circuit components other than switches.Have you checked with George Vollema for the tone arm bracket? I understand that Wyatt Marcus is doing

[Phono-L] Victor VE8-12X tonearm mounting bracket

2018-11-19 Thread Robert Wright via Phono-L
Hey everyone, hope all is well with you folks! I need a whole new tonearm mounting bracket assembly for a Victor VE8-12X that I just got. This one is totally and utterly wrecked. Anyone know who's selling repros? Ron Sitko? JAS? Anyone have current contact info for a dealer who would have some?