Sony PS X65 Turntable Repair - Erratic Tonearm, Automatic Not Working, All Sorts of Issues 

Just to say how refreshing it is to have an upload where the uploader shows the item being unpredictable, which is worse than not working. In attempting to fix it one could make it worse, as we all have found out to our cost, so we see that is as much a dilemma for you as it is for many of us. These are very attractive turntables but good looks, or sophisticated mechanicals does not always translate into high fidelity. There is a lot to go wrong and ultimately a turntables reputation is only determined by the faithfullness of its sound production. This is a very helpfull upload for those who own one of these and thank you for doing so. Subbed. A no-brainer.

Incredible how TTs became so complex in the 80s. Complete overkill for a rather very simple mechanical device. The complexity bears no direct relationship to the sound quality. Good video by the way.

Great job! Just an idea, fit some external clear led lights inside!

Hello, very interesting problem, I watched the entire video to observe and learn, thank you. By the way, you recommend that I buy this turntable.

I came across this video because I was hoping to see something about removing a tonearm. But I have a PS-X50 (and a PS-X60 and another 50) and it needs new dampening silicone for the cueing bar. Your tonearm setup looks completely different anyway. The reason for my comment is this..... I got my last PS-X50 off eBay and yup, they did a total shit job packing it and the lid cracked. It cracked EXACTLY like yours, but on the other side! What glue did you use to fix yours and has it held up? I did the Testor's liquid cement that supposedly melts the plastic and bonds it that way. 1st attempt, it cracked , second attempt it feels stronger, but who knows. I really thought it would do a better job.

Hello there , mister patient! :) I am about to buy this table and came across to your video . The pua-7 arm on x65 is superb (they say so on the forum and some of youtube video comments ) and I fell in love with the look of it. Can we do sth not to have this kind of a problem ? Maybe change the capacitors before using? (Somebody mentioned it on AKarma) .The unit I am about to buy is as good as new,used for a short time in the past, fully functional and he said that nothing has been changed inside after he bought it as new.

What do attribute the "repair" to? I have a newly acquired ps-x600 with similar arm behavior.

Had to stop 10 minutes in. Way too much of the back of your head.