Test it with the grill removed. Can't think of anything else that can rattle on them.

Sometimes it's cheaper to just buy another one. One just sold for $163 on eBay. Then auction yours as a fix-it or parts unit.

Quite a few home-made ones out there. I'd suspect this is another one.

My main setup, from my avatar.

There's currently a TX2 on the NYC Craigslist (Brooklyn). In pristine condition, fitted with an MMC-3. He's asking $400; throw him an offer of $300 and see if he bites.

Yes, which model cartridge does it have? Can you test it? The turntable has commonly used RCA connectors, which most receivers should accept.

It's 'Mc', not Mac - as in McIntosh. And frankly it doesn't belong in the same sentence as the other brands you mentioned. It's far superior and it's unlikely you'll find any bargains on it. It usually sells for the same price, or more than what it originally retailed for. An 8002 turntable with MMC1 cart. just sold for

When you're the equivalent of the Collyer Brothers, only the clutter is from B&O equipment instead of newspapers..

"He's a serious ambassador for the brand ... and owns oodles now." I can't think of a worse brand ambassador. And that's taking into account the current problems of a Mr. Tiger Woods.

aware of english to jive, but not the reverse..