Hey guys, thanks for the input. I can do really elementary setup to the best of my ability, it's more the cleaning/lubrication etc that I'm interested in having somebody do.
I ordered a belt from a guy on Ebay that was supposed to fit the table, but it seems too small in diameter, and it lacks the textured finish on the inside that the original belt has, so I'm using the original for now. The problem is, there is a sort of notched area where it was looped around the capstan-thingy coming out of the motor (I really know my turntable lingo, huh?) so that's causing some minor speed irregularities, I think. It has an Ortofon cart on it, not sure what model, but altogether it sounds amazingly good. That's another thing I would like someone who knows what to look for to check out; to make sure the needle is in OK shape. I would buy a new cart but this particular model of Dual features the one-screw headshell, which apparently makes things a pain in the ass to deal with.
I'll try calling the guys at Hudson's. Thanks for the links and the info.
I ordered a belt from a guy on Ebay that was supposed to fit the table, but it seems too small in diameter, and it lacks the textured finish on the inside that the original belt has, so I'm using the original for now. The problem is, there is a sort of notched area where it was looped around the capstan-thingy coming out of the motor (I really know my turntable lingo, huh?) so that's causing some minor speed irregularities, I think. It has an Ortofon cart on it, not sure what model, but altogether it sounds amazingly good. That's another thing I would like someone who knows what to look for to check out; to make sure the needle is in OK shape. I would buy a new cart but this particular model of Dual features the one-screw headshell, which apparently makes things a pain in the ass to deal with.
I'll try calling the guys at Hudson's. Thanks for the links and the info.