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Denon DP-59L skips at end of record

I recently bought a DP-59L from the original owner. It has been sitting unused for 20 years. I installed a cartridge and am having a problem with skipping at the end of a record. It plays properly until the last few minutes. I have read on line that it may be an issue with the auto lift mechanism but am not sure how to repair this. Has anyone experienced this on this turntable or similar units?

Thanks,

Mike
454ls5
fleib
1,124 posts
 
That's the usual suspect. Sometimes the cueing platform isn't level and rubs on the bottom of the arm. Check if you have clearance near the end of record.

IIRC there's an adjustment screw under the cueing platform pad, but first check around the bottom of the tower.

There's a service manual in VE library - free download.
buconero117
2,311 posts
 
Good tip from Fleib. A word of caution on vintage turntables. Given the age it best to do a pick up and test when you buy, never ship, even if the seller has all the original packing materials and boxes. Parts for these vintage TT's are rare and finding someone to do the repair is almost an impossible feat, even if you have the service manual.
schubert
7,386 posts
 
I like vintage tables, have had a Sony PX-7 for decades that still sounds great.
That said, I would not pay more for one than it would bother me to just throw it in trash.
tonywinsc
583 posts
 
If the auto lift or cueing bar is confirmed not hitting the tonearm, then check the anti-skating force and/or Vertical Tracking Force. Too much anti-skating force can make the tonearm want to jump back away from the center of the record. Is that what it is doing when it skips? Is the tonearm moving outward towards the outside of the record?
454ls5 OP
2 posts
 
I did download the service manual but there is nothing specific about this. Can anyone give me guidance on how to repair the auto lift mechanism if that is the problem?
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