Elac 760 Troubleshooting Output

Electrically amplified phonographs or radio/phonographs and related components (approx. 1928-1990).



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Elac 760 Troubleshooting Output

by wwilber » Wed Apr 18, 2012 6:44 am

I'm working on some repairs to an Elac Miracord 760 for a friend who recently purchased it from an estate. It will need a new idler and general clean up and lube. However, I am not getting any sound output from it. The cart tests ok when swapped in another unit, and I have cleaned the headshell contacts. I can't find any loose or missing connections, RCA cables are good, etc. What am I missing?

Even with a slightly dull idler, all other functions work perfectly, and I'm hoping I can get this figured out! Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

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Re: Elac 760 Troubleshooting Output

by MattTech » Wed Apr 18, 2012 5:05 pm

Does an ohm meter show continuity through from the headshell to the rca plugs?
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Re: Elac 760 Troubleshooting Output

by wwilber » Sat Apr 21, 2012 3:54 am

Thanks for the response. I've had a chance to do some more investigating, and I think I have determined the issue. When the headshell is removed, I can see that the plastic bridge that contains the receiving contacts for the headshell is cracked. I think that when the headshell is inserted, the contacts aren't connecting properly because of this. However, I'm not sure there is anything I can do to repair this issue aside from installing a new tonearm.

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Re: Elac 760 Troubleshooting Output

by Record-changer » Tue May 01, 2012 6:34 am

Also check the muting switch and its mechanical linkages.
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