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Cueing Lever Issue - Repairable or Replace?

Hi - I have a Music Hall MMF 7.3 turntable - only about 14 months old. When new and the tonearm was lowered, the cueing lever slowly dropped and stopped just shy of the plinth. Since that time, the lever now rests directly ON the plinth once lowered. This makes it somewhat difficult to grasp and has caused me to, at times, disturb the tonearm when attempting to raise the lever. Is this repairable or does the entire cueing mechanism need to be replaced?

 

Thanks!

 

 

gnoworyta
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mijostyn
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It is also possible that the lever slipped. In addition to raising the height check to see if the lever has a set screw. If it does you may be able to adjust it.  

lewm
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Set screw is what I was describing but yeah. Can be 2 set screws, one for height and one for angle or fit viscosity 

gnoworyta OP
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Thanks for all the feedback thus far. Unfortunately, there does not appear to be any set screw(s) on the lever...

lewm
12,537 posts
 

Look carefully on the column that houses the piston that moves vertically to push up on the arm wand.  Be sure to inspect it from all aspects. The set screw(s) will be very tiny, usually. It’s hard to believe the cuing is not adjustable. Moreover your story suggests the set screw came loose which is why the cue no longer works properly. If all else fails consult the manufacturer.

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slaw
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I think Music Direct just acquired them Should be an easy solution.

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