I'm hearing an Edison echo, echo, echo

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I'm hearing an Edison echo, echo, echo

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When playing a record on one of my Edison Diamond Disc machines I heard a pronounced echo of the record contents, especially noticeable when the lid is up and fairly clearly coming from the reproducer itself. I swapped out the reproducer with a known good one and now no echo playing the same record.

I am assuming this means the original reproducer is in trouble. Any ideas on what would cause that?

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Re: I'm hearing an Edison echo, echo, echo

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Your stylus is worn.

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Thanks Earl.

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Make sure the big pivot at the back of the weight is properly lubricated and able to move freely. You can back out the bolt partially, apply a drop or two of light machine oil, and work it from side to side until you feel improvement.

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PeterF wrote:Make sure the big pivot at the back of the weight is properly lubricated and able to move freely. You can back out the bolt partially, apply a drop or two of light machine oil, and work it from side to side until you feel improvement.
Thanks for the hint, however it swings freely.

I expect it is time for it to go to Steve Medved for some TLC.

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Stylus needs replacement - echos :roll:

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