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Help with Thorens TD-125MKII

I picked up this 125 recently, and having no experience whatsoever working on TT's, but loving the sound, i need help with the obvious basic tune-up the Thorens is in need of.

First of all, the platter spins noise-free for over 3 minutes, but I think I want to polish and oil the bearing anyway. I'm getting help with that at audiokarma.

Secondly, I think the springs need replacement. It sits unevenly, with the right rear tonearm side down. And when I push down it bottoms out fairly easily. When I place the TT on cans and look underneath, I see this smooth particle board. I have to get this off but it looks like it's glued on. Any suggestions?
sabocat59

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sabocat59 OP
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OK, got the board out and roughed in a spring adjustment. Put it back on the countertop, checked the azumith and vta, and spun a few records. Sounds a little more clear and less background noise. i think Ill build a little birch plywood bottom with holes under the spring adjusters.

I also pulled out the sub-platter and the oil looks fresh.

So I think it's in pretty good shape.
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